New Order Loyalists

October 18th, 2007, in News & Issues, by Patung

Former ruler Soeharto still has many friends.

A list of the people who visited former president Soeharto at his home on Jalan Cendana in Central Jakarta to pay their respects on the first day of Idul Fitri, consisting of both past and present leading figures in politics and society:

  • Jusuf Kalla, Vice President
  • General Djoko Santoso, Army Chief of Staff
  • Muladi, National Resilience Institute Governor
  • Mooryati Sudibyo, Regional Representatives Council Deputy Speaker
  • Abdurrahman “Gus Dur” Wahid, former president
  • Meutia Hatta Swasono, Minister for Women’s Empowerment
  • Fahmi Idris, Industry Minister
  • Tjahyo Kumolo, leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) at the House of Representatives
  • Yuddy Chrisnandi, Golkar politician
  • Jimly Asshiddiqie, Constitutional Court President
  • Maftuh Basyuni, Religious Affairs Minister
  • Sutiyoso, former Jakarta governor
  • Fauzi Bowo, current governor of Jakarta
  • J.B. Sumarlin, former finance minister
  • Tarmizi Taher, former religious affairs minister
  • Agum Gumelar, former transportation minister and vice-presidential candidate
  • Ali Alatas, former foreign minister
  • Lt. General (retired) Prabowo Subianto, former commander of the Army’s Strategic Reserves Command, and Soeharto’s former son-in-law
  • Mohammad “Bob” Hasan, businessman
  • Setiawan Djodi, businessman
  • Taufik Hidayat, badminton player

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9 Comments on “New Order Loyalists”

  1. Andrew Says:
    October 18th, 2007 at 6:16 am

    It’s undeniable that the old dude has incredible charisma - no matter what he did wrong, people would still flock to him. The fact that the law hasn’t touched him is a proof that he’s still in power.

    Our genius vice president said that “we Indonesian need to respect our past leaders” - well, I assume that translates to “we can’t bring Suharto to justice”.

    Oh, brother… we’re getting waaaay behind other countries, we’re probably in the wrong gear: Reverse.

  2. HeavenlySword Says:
    October 18th, 2007 at 6:59 am

    lol Taufik Hidayat :) What was he doing? playing badminton with Soeharto.. :) lol

  3. Dimp Says:
    October 18th, 2007 at 2:21 pm

    lol Taufik Hidayat :) What was he doing? playing badminton with Soeharto.. :) lol

    I think you can see that Taufik’s got his hand tied to Agum’s back.

  4. Pena Budaya Says:
    October 18th, 2007 at 4:51 pm

    I don’t get why Gus Dur had to visit him… very disappointing.

  5. fanglong Says:
    October 19th, 2007 at 5:18 am

    Generalissimo Than Shwe had no time to go there ; he’s so sorry !

  6. Pakmantri Says:
    October 19th, 2007 at 3:35 pm

    Andrew said:

    It’s undeniable that the old dude has incredible charisma - no matter what he did wrong, people would still flock to him. The fact that the law hasn’t touched him is a proof that he’s still in power.

    I rest my case!! :-)

  7. serious man Says:
    October 22nd, 2007 at 1:37 am

    Pena Budaya Says wrote:

    I don’t get why Gus Dur had to visit him”¦ very disappointing.

    Dont you know, he is Gus Dur bro… :))

  8. ktut asmara Says:
    November 1st, 2007 at 12:55 pm

    It is OK. I think. Better than The CSIS group who left him after in a weak position. Shanti… Shanti. Om…

  9. Dragonwall Says:
    December 1st, 2007 at 3:45 am

    So Soeharto is still strong, lively and kicking..hmmm..bed..mentong..ya. But honestly Agum Gumelar is quite a nice guy..I guess..

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