12,000 people , 700 parties vying for 700 of 700 parliamentary . There are allegations of fraudulent voter lists as well . Parties need 25 percent of the vote to name a presidential candidate for 1998 poll . first direct election since the authoritarian regime of Suharto fell in 1998 . Suharto is the world 's most populous Muslim nation .
12,000 people , 700 parties vying for 700 of 700 parliamentary . Parties need 25 percent of the vote to name a presidential candidate for 1998 poll . first direct election since the authoritarian regime of Suharto fell in 1998 . Suharto is the world 's most populous Muslim nation .