Indonesia faces instability

It has been barely 20 months of democratic policy and Indonesia is facing the impediment of political and economic instability. With President Abdurrahman Wahid's possible impeachment approaching on 1 August, the country is going haywire, as evidenced by social protests and economic turmoil. Alastair Campbell, investment manager of the Asia Pacific Desk at Aegon, says: 'Everyone can see that Wahid is likely to go down for public corruption, however, he still has not resigned and is calling a general election. That is causing confusion, especially to international investors. Hence, Indon...