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Section II (National Study): Indonesia 1942-2005
Quick questions on Suharto's New Order 1967-1998: HSC Modern History National Study
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What is pancasila as asas tunggal?Show answer
The ideological framework was Pancasila, but reformulated as the sole permitted foundation. The 1985 Mass Organisations Law (UU 8/1985) required all political parties, mass organisations, religious bodies, and civil society groups to adopt Pancasila as their asas tunggal (sole foundation). Islamic organisations that resisted were banned.
What is the Suharto family business empire?Show answer
The President's children built one of Asia's largest informal business empires. Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana ("Tutut") controlled toll roads and television (TPI). Bambang Trihatmodjo controlled Bimantara Group (electronics, media). Hutomo Mandala Putra ("Tommy") controlled the national clove monopoly (BPPC) and a national car project (Timor 1996) given tax exemptions.
What is q1?Show answer
Source A is an extract from Suharto's address on dwifungsi. Using Source A and your own knowledge, explain the role of the military in the New Order. [5 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Evaluate the extent to which Suharto's New Order delivered development at acceptable political cost. [25 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Compare the views of R.E. Elson and Adrian Vickers on Suharto's New Order. [10 marks]
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