No suspicion, please

No suspicion, please

From Republika

The recent visit of influential leaders of Nahdlatul Ulama and
Islamic boarding school principals to the residence of former
president Suharto in Jakarta, should not be viewed over
suspiciously.

The Muslim figures were there to pray for the speedy recovery
of Suharto. Praying for the sick is always right and praiseworthy
and the presence of these religious authorities should not be
blown out of proportion.

However, while they have explained there was no political
agenda at the meeting, in an atmosphere of democracy such
suspicions can still be understood. Especially when some
political elites are worrying about their positions with the
emergence of Mbak Tutut, Suharto's daughter, in politics.

In the last few weeks, Mbak Tutut has been welcomed in
educational institutions, Islamic boarding schools and at street
markets around the country. The media has not reported any
protests over her presence.

DONK GANIE, Jakarta