1997 in Indonesia

The following lists events from 1997 in Indonesia. == Incumbents == President – Suharto Vice President – Try Sutrisno == Events == 23 May Manusela National Park established Riots take place in Banjarmasin on the last day of campaigning before elections, killing at least 130 people. 29 May Legislative elections Dedi Omar Hamdun, a businessman and politician from United Development Party, and husband of Eva Arnaz, was kidnapped during legislative elections along with his driver, Noval Alkatiri and business colleague, Ismail. September – Forest fires break out due to a prolonged drought and last into 1998. 26 September – Garuda Indonesia Flight 152 crashes in Northeastern Sumatra killing all 234 people on board. 11 October–19 October – The Southeast Asian Games take place in Jakarta. 19 December – SilkAir Flight 185 crashes into the Musi River near Palembang in South Sumatra killing all 104 people on board. Lorentz National Park established. == Births == 16 March – Diananda Choirunisa, archer 3 June – Mutiara Baswedan, lawyer, educator, and model == References ==