What the nations newspapers say today, Dec 5, 1998

AAP General News (Australia)
12-05-1998
What the nations newspapers say today, Dec 5, 1998

Six months after taking over from his predecessor, President BJ Habibie continues to
surprise, The Weekend Australian says in its editorial today.

"His latest moves this week to announce a June 7 date for general elections and to bring
forward the election of a president from next December to August, are designed to ease - but
will not end - the pressure from student protesters for immediate political reform," the
newspaper says.

"The steps should be welcomed and supported by Australia because they clarify the political
timetable for 1999."

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