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An immediate expropriation of the First Family of Indonesia's family wealth is unlikely, but Suharto Inc. will eventually have to be dismantled. Suharto's six children, half-brother and cousin, have accumulated an array of businesses during his rule, include toll roads, broadcasting, airlines, taxi services and satellite communications. Ordinary people are feeling the burden of the Suharto era, with average incomes down to $300, and many are seeking revenge, calling for the family to return what they took from the people.
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The May elections in Indonesia were seen as a watershed, with the ruling Golkar party winning an absolute majority. It is expected that President Suharto and those remaining from his generation will retain a tight hold on political power, despite a younger generation gradually taking over military and government positions. The younger generation could still be a challenge to Suharto's rule, particularly the young Muslim middle class.
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Indonesian Pres Suharto has vetoed a proposal to let members of the Indonesian armed forces (Abri) vote and run as candidates in the scheduled general election. Opponents of the proposal say that the Abri's unity could be weakened, as its members will be divided among factions supporting competing parties and politicians. Though not allowed to vote, the Abri is assigned 100 seats in parliament by the Indonesian constitution.
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