Newsmakers 2005
Newsmakers 2005
Each year brings hope, sorrow, shock and happiness. The stories
of everyday life that make headlines at this newspaper are
stories of people who go through enduring times --
some unavoidable, others by their own doing. While individuals
can be singled out as newsmakers, the courage of the Indonesian
people to embark on a celebration of democracy through regional
elections, and the fortitude of survivors of the second Bali
bombings, are acts of valor deserving of distinction.
Photo A: Newsmakers
JP/ID Nugroho
GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY: People across the country this year began
the novel process of local elections. A new tradition that will
hopefully bring greater accountability to local administrations
at all levels. Seen here is a woman casting her vote in the
Banyuwangi regental election in East Java.
Photo B: Newsmakers
JP/Indra Harsaputra
ONE DOWN: A man looks at the crossed-out mug shot of the late
Azahari bin Husin after the notorious bombmaker was killed during
a police raid in East Java. With the demise of the bombmaker, the
nationwide hunt now turns to his compatriot Noordin M. Top.
Photo D&C: Newsmakers
JP/Mulkan Salmona
THOSE WE LOST: Tragedy and loss were felt by many in 2005. In
August the nation lost one of its most respected advocates of
pluralism and tolerance when Nurcholish Madjid (photo left) died
at the age of 66. Meanwhile friends and family (photo right)
visit one of the buildings bombed in the second attack on Bali.
Photo E: Newsmakers
JP/Arief Suhardiman
OLD AND NEW: The much anticipated "mini" Cabinet reshuffle
occurred in December as President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
revamped his economics team.
Photo F: Newsmakers
JP/R. Berto Wedhatama
FAITH SHAKEN: High expectations are being placed on the
Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to bring high-profile
cases to court. But the public was astounded when it was revealed
that former rights activist Mulyana W. Kusumah was implicated in
a corruption scandal during his work at the General Elections
Commission.