The 1992 General Election and Indonesia's Political Landscape  

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King, Blair A.

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Contemporary Southeast Asia: A Journal of International and Strategic Affairs vol. 14 no. 02 (Sep. 1992), page 154-173.
Topik: Democracy; General Election; Indonesia

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The 1992 general election in Indonesia was harder fought than previous elections. The ruling Golkar obtained 68 per cent of electoral votes, a decline from 73 per cent in 1987, while the PPP (Partai Persatuan Pembangunan) won 17 per cent and the PDI (Partai Demokrasi Indonesia) 15 per cent. In terms of seats, the PDI increased its strength from 40 to 56, while the PPP improved its position marginally from 61 to 62. In comparison to the 299 seats it had in 1987, Golkar secured 282 seats in 1992 (losing mostly to the PDI). More significant for Indonesia's evolving political landscape is the future of the presidency - whether Soeharto will seek another term of office in 1993 and, if so, who will be the vicepresident. The question of the vice-presidency will be particularly important if Soeharto continues for another term because of his advanced years (he is 71 years old at present). Indisputably, there has been a general socio-economic uplift in the country, but the widening gap between the rich and poor is an issue which could become more salient. Meanwhile, non-governmental organizations and pro-democracy groups have proliferated in recent years, increasing the pressure for a more open political system.

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