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B. J. Habibie was the third president of Indonesia. He served from 1998 to 1999, succeeding Suharto, who had resigned after 32 years in power. Habibie's presidency was marked by political and economic turmoil, including the Asian financial crisis and the independence of East Timor. Despite these challenges, Habibie implemented a number of reforms, including the introduction of a new constitution and the establishment of a democratic electoral system.