Golkar took an early lead in many areas Walhi was investigating.

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WALHI, an environmental group, concede that for the time being at least, the campaign must be working, since businesses are complaining of a shortage of timber.

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Emmy Hafild, director of Walhi, an environmental group that also played poll watchdog, claims Golkar tried to bribe voters throughout isolated rural areas in Kalimantan, southeastern Indonesia and Sumatra.

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