Man: The “motor” has been enlarged so it runs faster, yeah?
Cabinet & The Presidency
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October 2011
As President Yudhoyono (holding woman with ‘political parties’ written on dress) begins short-listing the names of new ministers for his first cabinet reshuffle during his second term in office, political analysts warn that it is critical for the president to resist the political pressure or horse-trading that characterised his first cabinet lin
February 2010
Sign: Dirt cheap political restaurant
Waiter (SBY): The special today luxury cars fried in butter, oyster sauce wage rise... or a peppered reshuffle... drinks include a joyous soda or... very bitter black tea!
October 2009
Man: Hey Mr Minister... with the wage increases and generous facilities can you still see us clearly from behind the smoked glass windows?
Carpet reads: Corruption, poverty, judicial mafia, bribery, education, healthcare, unemployment, migrant workers, natural disasters, Lapindo, human rights, Bank Century.
Women: Quiet. He’s waiting for a call on the results of his prosperity test as minister for humor and jokes in the republic of dreams!
August 2009
The road’s only just been built, how come it’s damaged already?
Just wait for the next project!
How come such an overloaded truck is allowed on the road?
They were able to “shake hands” and make up.
Is it any wonder we’re always trailing behind?
Kid: It’s time to move on isn’t it... so how come you’re moon walking backwards Mr?!
Document reads electoral role, placard reads national stability.
March 2007
Luhur Hertanto, Jakarta – Like any other ordinary household, the Presidential Palace also faces common problems that affect other homes. One of these is when the septic tank overflows.
December 2004
Ewo Raswa, Jakarta – The Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI) says that the popularity of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has experienced a decline of as much as 13 per cent over the last month.