Law enforcement<\/p>\n
Indonesian people are still in a festive mood because at last
\nthey have gotten rid of a government they neither liked, trusted
\nnor supported.<\/p>\n
I think one of the most important things which makes the
\nIndonesian people happy and acceptive the present duo of
\nAbdurrahman Wahid and Megawati Soekarnoputri is the fact that
\nthey have replaced a noncredible government, but our new duo
\nshould be careful and realize that the political honeymoon cannot
\nlast long. The people expect fast and resolute actions in
\nfulfilling their demands as expressed through recent
\ndemonstrations.<\/p>\n
What are the most important demands of the people? In one word
\nit is law enforcement. It includes:
\n1. Bringing Soeharto and his cronies before a revitalized and
\nclean court.
\n2. Wiping out corruption, collusion and nepotism. The Bank Bali
\nscandal dominates the scene because it has its implications far
\nbeyond our national boundaries.
\n3. Abolishing the dual function of the Indonesian Military (TNI).<\/p>\n
In my opinion No. 1 and 2 are the most urgent problems which
\nshould be tackled first because they will restore the
\ngovernment's credibility and in so doing strengthen the people's
\nsupport. Reorganization of the Ministry of Justice, the Attorney
\nGeneral's Office and the National Police is vital, because if you
\nread the magazines and newspapers, their credibility and
\npopularity are now at rock bottom.<\/p>\n
The dual function of TNI, compared to those two law problems,
\nis much easier because TNI itself is very cooperative in this
\nmatter. The slogan: \"What is good for the people is good for TNI\"
\nis self explanatory.<\/p>\n
I am not saying that the economy and politics are occupying
\nsecond position. I only want to say that law enforcement compared
\nto economic and political improvements is easier because all the
\n\"ingredients\" are in our hands, while economic and political
\nrecovery includes, in some cases, foreign help and understanding
\nwhich needs intensive lobbying.<\/p>\n
So I appeal to our national leadership to show their political
\nwill in tackling this law enforcement problem.<\/p>\n
SOEGIH ARTO<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/law-enforcement-1447899208", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }