Sudharmono book launch

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JAKARTA (JP): Former vice president Sudharmono (left) launched an autobiography and a compilation of biographies on him at his home last night.

The books are Sudharmono SH, Pengalaman dalam Masa Pengabdian (Sudharmono SH, Experiences of Service) and Kesan dan Kenangan dari Teman, 70 Tahun Sudharmono (Friends' Views, H. Sudharmono SH Turns 70).

Sudharmono, vice president from 1988 to 1992, was a chairman of the ruling political organization Golkar and a minister/state secretary.

In his 583-page Sudharmono SH, Experiences of Service, Sudharmono writes about his life, career and vision for Indonesia.

The other book, 710 pages, contains articles on Sudharmono written by cabinet ministers serving between 1983 and 1988, his friends and grandchildren.

The contributors include Vice President Try Sutrisno, former foreign minister Mochtar Kusumaatmadja and former Armed Forces chief Gen. (ret) LB Moerdani. (12)