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
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