Reformation Part Two

The reform agenda must continue to be fought for. The threat of the death of democracy needs to be anticipated. With rampant corruption, steps must be taken to overcome it.

KOMPAS/EDDY HASBY

Thousands of students from Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi came to the MPR/DPR building in May 1998, demanding reforms and the resignation of President Soeharto. Some students staged a sit-in on the roof of the MPR/DPR building.

For three days on 20-22 May 1998, Kompas’ coverage showed dramatic political changes in this country.

On May 20, 1998, Kompas wrote "Pak Harto: I am tired of being President". Former president Soeharto's statement was made during a meeting with community leaders at the Merdeka Palace, Central Jakarta. Then, on 21 May 1998, Kompas wrote "Welcome to the New Government". The title was taken from a statement by the chairman of Muhammadiyah Amien Rais and scholar Nurcholish Madjid at Malik Fadjar's house before dawn on 21 May, 1998.