Getting Golkar going

Chairman of the Golkar Party national congress’ session Fadel Muhammad (with microphone) explains the inclusion of Rizal Mallarangeng on the party’s executive board, sparking widespread protests from activists, in a press conference in Jakarta on Sunday. Golkar secretary general Idrus Marham (far right) said the appointment of Rizal to lead the party’s think tank and research department will not hinder regeneration within the party. The press meeting was also attended by Ridwan Bay (left), coordinator for the eastern part of the country, and Choel Mallarangeng, CEO of the political consulting agency Fox Indonesia. JP/Wendra Ajistyatama