(11 Mar 1998) T/I: 10:00:30 GS 10:30:20 (13/03/1998)
Indonesian President Suharto was sworn in for another five-year term on Wednesday (11/3) as his nation confronts a falling currency, rampant inflation and rising unemployment.
The 76-year-old former army general pledged to devote his energies to arresting the economic decline that began last year with a drop in the value of the Indonesian rupiah and other Asian currencies.
Despite his age and past health concerns, Asia's longest-serving leader was re-elected on Tuesday after being granted emergency powers that some fear will be used against opponents.
SHOWS:
JAKARTA, INDONESIA 11/03
Security outside parliament;
exteriors of building;
arrivals of Suharto daughter Tutu and son Tommy;
Suharto arrival in parliament to applause;
general WS of parliament;
Suharto being sworn-in - taking oath;
WS hall;
Suharto signing decree of his re-election;
CU signing;
handshakes and applause;
SOT Suharto: "We will never enjoy again an economic growth such as we have experienced for more than the past quarter of century";
cutaway;
SOT Suharto: "As a nation, we must tighten our belts as an individual, as a group some of us might lead an affluent life but as a nation, we can no longer afford to lead an extravagant life.";
cutaway;
Suharto being applauded by parliamentarians.
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