INDONESIA PASCA ORDE BARU : REFORMASI MENUJU DEMOKRASI*

Abstract

The 1999 General Election has been expected to be the right example of
democracy in Indonesia. However, the legislative body and its members as a
result of this election has become a point of disappointment to the society. The
2004 General Election and Presidential Election proved a change in the voters
attitude, in that they focused on their elected partys quality and not merely its
ideology. This is a positive sign toward the new democratic Indonesia. While the
1945 Amandement is expected to encourage public political participation, there
are other factors potential to hamper democratization process in this country.