May 21 General Wiranto pledges military support of Habibie and vows to protect Suharto and family. Rupiah rose briefly in Singapore to 10,600 but sunk to 11,500 by mid-day. Wiranto remained as Minister of Defense. Wiranto calls on people to stop opposing the new government. Rejects calls for an investigation into Suharto family wealth.
Troops move students out peacefully.
Two prominent political prisoners granted amnesty. Wiranto announced swift trial for the 19 soldiers named as suspects in the killing of six students. IMF says possibility of next tranche being released soon is likely. Harmoko agrees not to run again.