Indonesia has lost its way on corruption and freedom

Quest to turn nation into a modern democracy has failed

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo's administration has delivered devastating blows to the country's democracy. © Reuters

Rizal Ramli served as Indonesia's coordinating minister for maritime affairs under President Joko Widodo between 2015 and 2016. He previously served as minister of finance and coordinating minister for the economy.

When Suharto resigned as Indonesia's president in May 1998 after more than three decades of authoritarian rule, celebrations erupted.

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