Commitment and unity<\/p>\n
As an observer of Indonesia it would seem to me that the
\ncountry wastes and totally underestimates the strength and value
\nof its largest resource: its people. At this moment in time, the
\nstated number of unemployed in this country is close to 40
\nmillion, and that is not far short of a national disaster. The
\nfigure may not be 100 percent accurate, nevertheless, an
\ninevitable offshoot of unemployment will be civil unrest, and
\nthat most certainly is undesirable.<\/p>\n
There are many other unwanted consequences that stand from
\nidle hands, all of which are a burden on government and on
\nsociety. That said, two major reasons for massive unemployment
\nare corruption and a judiciary system that offers no guarantees
\nwhatsoever to investors, or justice to the people of this
\ncountry.<\/p>\n
President Megawati fails to use Indonesia's human resources,
\ndespite the fact that she firmly believes in nationalism and the
\nunity of the state. Maybe it is time for Megawati to adopt a
\ndifferent approach to the ongoing and never-ending economic
\ntroubles of this country, by directly asking the public for some
\nhelp.<\/p>\n
People are saying that Megawati is no better than former
\npresident Abdurrahman Wahid. There is certainly some evidence
\nthat would make people think that way. No matter the job, people
\nare judged on their performance, and their performance of late
\nhas not been good. The ordinary Indonesian is not privileged
\nenough to know what goes on behind the scenes, so maybe it is
\ntoo late for Megawati. Maybe she is already in the hands of
\nothers, who only see national unity as a means of maintaining
\npower, rather than creating a country that prospers for its
\npeople, by its people and with its people.<\/p>\n
Will Megawati go down in history as just another president of
\nno great distinction, or does she really want to rise above all
\nthe rhetoric and hypocrisy of the present system and live up to
\nthe earlier years of her father's dream? If I was Megawati, I
\nwould go to the people, as the vast majority want the same as
\nwhat she wants -- so all she has to do is talk, and have the
\ncourage to do it.<\/p>\n
DAVID WALLIS<\/p>\n
Medan, North Sumatra<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/commitment-and-unity-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }