Appeal for unity<\/p>\n
Since the transfer of the presidency from Soeharto to Habibie
\nand at the present under the administration of Abdurrahman Wahid,
\nthe economic recovery of this republic has remained a big
\nquestion mark. The exchange rate of the rupiah to the U.S. dollar
\ndoes not come up to our expectations and foreign investors are
\nseemingly reluctant to invest their capital in Indonesia.
\nMalaysia, Vietnam and Thailand at present are deemed as more
\nfavorable countries for investment, because the stability of
\npolitics and security in the three ASEAN countries are conducive
\nto foreign investment and therefore their economic growth is
\namazing.<\/p>\n
When severe economic turmoil hit Thailand in no time it
\nsuccessfully overcame the recession. Indonesia, a big country
\nwith a population of more than 200 million, a lot of natural
\nresources and a huge amount of potential resources, should have
\nmade a quicker recovery than Thailand and South Korea.<\/p>\n
In fact, until now our economy is still lying in a coma and
\nthere are no signs that in the near future Indonesia will be able
\nto free itself from the clutches of economic turbulence.<\/p>\n
The political leaders should stop their political conflicts
\nand switch the topic of their debates from political issues to
\nefforts to help the economy recover. Such a change of attitude
\nwill place them closer to the people, and it will stimulate the
\nspirit and morale of the people in facing the existing crises
\nwithout differentiating between their respective political
\nbackgrounds.<\/p>\n
Most Indonesian people, particularly the common people, are
\nbored with the existing uncertain situation and they desire
\neconomic recovery.<\/p>\n
HASAN BASRI MUCHTAR<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/appeal-for-unity-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }