Contents: 1. Gus Dur 2. Habibie's transition government 3. The Presidential bid 4. A puzzling new government 5. Prominent political figures 6. Economic constraints 7. Political forces ; Their strength and significance, etc.
With the rising force in Malaysia's opposition, political uncertainty will define a new and possibly greater role for the Malay rulers. Amidst political insecurity lies a strong force depicted in perfect pictorial images of the yellow royal regalia seen on television, newspapers and the walls of offices, restaurants and hotel lobbies. All over the world, modern monarchs are a force that is resi…