Business declaration<\/p>\n
Ninety-six Indonesian big businessmen gathered in Jimbaran,
\nBali, to discuss the application of Pancasila ethics to national
\neconomic practices. The deliberations resulted in the issuance of
\na joint statement called \"Bali Declaration.\"<\/p>\n
The declaration suggests, among other things, that a task
\nforce be established, with the aim to overcome the social-
\neconomic gap in this country.<\/p>\n
I sincerely welcome their honest and patriotic intention to
\ntruly implement Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution. I would like
\nto suggest that they design a down-to-earth and realistic
\nprogram, such as:<\/p>\n
1. Terminate any kind of unpopular trade system, like the
\nmonopoly system. Products under such a system will only be
\navailable at high prices. These products are mostly more
\nexpensive than imported goods, such as flour, cooking oil, sugar,
\ncattle feed, cement, paper, garlic, etc. The trade will only
\nbenefit businessmen and totally disregard the purchasing power of
\nthe people.<\/p>\n
2. Improve workers' wages so that they can live a decent life.
\nDo not exploit them and treat them as cheap labor.<\/p>\n
3. Help the government curb corruption by not offering bribes
\nto government officials. Do honest business, refrain from using
\nall kinds of facilities and collusion. And give fair
\nopportunities to small and medium-scale businesses.<\/p>\n
4. Big businesses must be honest in assessing their taxes.
\nLikewise, tax officials must avoid corrupt practices and
\ncollusion with tax payers.<\/p>\n
These are the things that the people expect to happen. It
\nwould be unfair if economic growth is only enjoyed by the ruling
\nfew and big businessmen or other exclusive groups.<\/p>\n
SUHARSONO HADIKUSUMO<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/business-declaration-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }