Dr. Arbi Sanit This is Me

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1. 1. straitstimes.asia1.com.sg

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   Published on: 8/15/2008   Last Visited: 8/15/2008

   Mr Arbi Sanit of the University of Indonesia said that children who grew up in political families were more likely to be politicised from an early age and had access to a good education.
   
   'Hence, it's not unusual that they choose to enter politics.But there is still an issue as to whether they have the capacity to lead,' he added.
   
   He also agreed that their induction could be seen as nepotism and a cynical manoeuvre by their parents who want to hold onto at least some of their power after the Constitution forces them to step aside when they have served two terms.

2. 2. www.iht.com

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   Published on: 1/1/2008   Last Visited: 5/26/2008

   While a threat by some lawmakers to impeach Yudhoyono because of the decision was just "empty talk," it was dividing his ruling coalition, said Arbi Sanit, a political analyst at the University of Indonesia.
   
   "If S.B.Y. failed to restore the unity of the coalition, it would jeopardize his chances for re-election," Sanit said, referring to the president by his initials.

3. 3. www.kuwaittimes.net

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   Published on: 1/29/2008   Last Visited: 1/29/2008

   But with corruption still rife in Indonesia, the death of Suharto does not mean instant damnation for his children, said Arbi Sanit, a lecturer at the University of Indonesia.Tommy's fortunes in court, for instance, could still depend "on how much money Tommy gives to the police and judges" Sanit said, while agreeing that the former president's death has diluted much of their impunity.
   
   Despite the increased legal pressure in Suharto's absence, the dynasty could paradoxically experience a political revival in the longer term, thanks to a dearth of talent among Indonesia's uninspiring democratic leadership, Sanit said."That's the Indonesian reality.On the one side, the families of the old leaders have failings and big problems ... but the families (also) have the potential for leadership," he said.
   
   According to Sanit, nostalgia for the booming years under Suharto before the 1997 Asian financial crisis could kick in as the public forgets the corruption of Suharto and his children.But a critical stumbling block to any dynastic revival would be the fact that no Suharto child has enough popular appeal, according to Indonesian Legal Aid and Human Rights Association head Hendardi.
   
   While Tutut may have had a chance in the past of entering politics - she had a run at president in the country's 2004 elections, but pulled the plug before official nominations - the moment has passed, with no natural support base behind Tutut or her siblings, Hendardi said."I am not sure that the children will make a political comeback.None of them show any political talent," he said. - AFP