Megawati's appeal<\/p>\n
Last week President Megawati Soekarnoputri issued two
\nimportant appeals. The first was when she addressed a ceremony at
\nthe Waseda University in Japan, which awarded her the title of
\ndoctor honoris causa. The second was made at Friday's 56th
\nanniversary of the Indonesian Military (TNI) at Halim
\nPerdanakusuma, Jakarta.<\/p>\n
The first appeal stressed the importance of all parties to
\nuphold the law. The President specifically asked that officials
\nshow their commitment in this regard. The second was directed to
\nthe TNI, in which she asked the military to leave practical
\npolitics. She also requested that they adjust their doctrines.<\/p>\n
Her emphasis on these two areas are right on target. Law still
\nloses out to political lobbies which carry their respective self
\ninterest. And the military's orientation have so far made law
\nenforcement more difficult.<\/p>\n
As head of state, Megawati has displayed the correct stance to
\nshow the necessary direction of the country. Yet as head of
\ngovernment she needs to increase her capability to be able to
\nturn her appeals into reality. It is this ability that needs to
\nbe improved in the current Megawati administration.<\/p>\n
-- Republika, Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/megawatis-appeal-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }