1. Sugar:<\/p>\n
Rini issued a decree on Sept. 24, 2002 that only allows state
\nplantation companies, private firm Rajawali Nusantara Indonesia
\nand Bulog to import sugar for the purpose of curbing sugar
\nimports and helping local farmers.<\/p>\n
Reaction:<\/p>\n
The policy resulted in a rise in the price of domestic sugar,
\nwhich caused concern among consumers and industry players,
\nincluding the food and beverage industry. The impact on the
\nfarmers' revenue remains unclear.<\/p>\n
2. Pepper<\/p>\n
Early this year, Rini unveiled the idea of establishing a
\njoint marketing body for white pepper to prop up the price of the
\ncommodity.<\/p>\n
Reaction:<\/p>\n
The association of pepper exporters strongly opposes the plan,
\nclaiming that it will only create a monopoly in exports. However,
\nthe association of pepper farmers supports the idea.<\/p>\n
3. Sand<\/p>\n
In January of this year, Rini issued a decree to stop sand
\nexports. The policy is aimed at avoiding further environmental
\ndamage, mainly in Riau province.<\/p>\n
Reaction<\/p>\n
The public welcomes the decision.<\/p>\n
4. Chicken drumsticks<\/p>\n
In April 2002, Rini proposed to open the country's market to
\nchicken drumsticks imported from the United States, saying it is
\nin line with the WTO regulation.<\/p>\n
Reaction<\/p>\n
The proposal sparked strong criticism from the public,
\nincluding Vice President Hamzah Haz and Minister of Agriculture
\nBungaran Saragih, on fears that it could harm local poultry
\nfarmers.<\/p>\n
5. Used Clothes<\/p>\n
In March of this year, Rini issued a decree to ban the import
\nof used clothes. The policy is aimed at helping the country's
\nailing textile manufacturers.<\/p>\n
Reactions<\/p>\n
The policy has sparked protests from used clothes traders and
\nanalysts criticized Rini for not giving clothes traders an
\nalternative for make a living.<\/p>\n
6. Sukhoi<\/p>\n
In May of this year, Rini appointed State Logistics Company
\n(Bulog) to execute the countertrade deal for the purchase of
\nRussian-made Sukhoi jet fighters. Rini is believed to have played
\na key role in securing the deal.<\/p>\n
Reactions<\/p>\n
Legislators suspect irregularities in the countertrade deal
\nand the appointment of Bulog as the executor of the deal.<\/p>",
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