Change from within first<\/p>\n
From Republika<\/p>\n
Articles on Chinese-Indonesians recently published in Warta
\nKota daily suggest that Indonesian citizens of Chinese descent
\nare still subject to discrimination in this country. As an
\nexample, they receive different treatment in processing documents
\nlike identity cards, birth and marriage certificates.<\/p>\n
In fact, the government from the period of BJ Habibie to the
\nterm of Abdurrahman Wahid improved the various regulations
\nconcerning Chinese-Indonesians. The regulation that requires them
\nto possess certificates of Indonesian citizenship is due to be
\nannulled by President Megawati, with the support of legislators.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, I have some concern because many of them
\nalso practice discrimination against indigenous citizens in
\nvarious business sectors. Let us hope we can learn from the
\nbitter experience of discrimination and live together to build
\nour nation amid its diverse ethnic groups, cultures and
\nreligions.<\/p>\n
One thing we should remember is the that before asking others
\nto make changes for the better, it is wise for us to make such
\nchanges on our part first.<\/p>\n
A. RIYADI
\nJakarta<\/p>",
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