He is also close to one of the candidates, Amien Rais, a Muslim leader.

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One other nationally known figure has declared presidential ambitions: Amien Rais, former leader of the 28-million-strong, urban-based Muslim organization Muhammadiyah.

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The three most prominent--Megawati, Gus Dur and Amien Rais--have yet to prove that they are capable of changing things for the better.

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