Confidence in govt low: Survey<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Confidence in the current government, including
\nin its economic and political efforts to bring the country out of
\nits dire economic crisis, has not been restored, a survey says.<\/p>\n
Indonesians view the government, the economy and the
\nemployment situation in the country in a negative light, the
\nsurvey says.<\/p>\n
The survey, conducted by Deka Marketing Research and covering
\n400 male and female respondents in Jakarta, said that 48 percent
\nof Jakartans believed the government's performance was no better
\nthan that of its predecessor a year ago.<\/p>\n
Only 20 percent of the respondents said the current government
\nwas an improvement on the last government.<\/p>\n
The survey found that the lack of confidence in the government
\nalso lowered the public's expectations for the country's economy.<\/p>\n
The survey says that 41 percent of the respondents believe the
\noverall economy will worsen over the next six months. Only 24
\npercent believe it will improve.<\/p>\n
The survey also says the public believes job opportunities are
\nscarce.<\/p>\n
Ninety-six percent of the respondents claim that finding a job
\nis difficult and only 1 percent say job opportunities are
\nplentiful.<\/p>\n
Most respondents believe that improving the economy should
\nhave top priority, followed by stabilizing prices and improving
\nthe political climate.<\/p>\n
Fighting corruption and restoring peace and order ranked
\nlowest in priorities.<\/p>\n
The survey was commissioned by Ellipse Public Relations as
\npart of its marketing communications intelligence activity. (aly)<\/p>",
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