Inside Indonesia 54 - Learning activity 1

No. 54 April-June, 1998

Learning activity 1

Answer the following questions in English in the spaces provided.

1. Which two groups were involved in the action at the parliament building?

2. Approximately how many activists were in each group?

3. How would you translate, 'Presiden baru, badai pasti berlalu'?

4. How did Harmoko and Abdul Gafar feel when they met the activists?

5. What is the Indonesian expression that tells you this?

6. What does Pijar's leader read out about President Suharto's re-election?

7. Why does Pijar think this?

8. What is the suggestion made by Pijar?

9. What two qualifications does Pijar think are required for selection to the transitional government?

10. How long does Pijar say the transitional government should last, and how many of the present parliamentarians (prior to the March 1998 elections) does Pijar think can be in the transitional government?