New Year's resolutions that should be kept<\/p>\n
By T. Sima Gunawan and Prapti Widinugraheni<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Different people have different ideas and plans
\nfor the coming year. Yet, all have something in common. They want
\nto do their best to make tomorrow better than yesterday.<\/p>\n
A few people recently revealed to The Jakarta Post their new
\nyear's resolutions.<\/p>\n
Lies, office girl: In 1996 I want to be more successful in all
\naspects of life. I want to get closer to the Creator so that I
\ncan be safe in this world and in the hereafter. I will always
\npray for forgiveness of the sins I made in 1995 and for a
\nsuccessful life in 1996.<\/p>\n
In 1996 I will work more diligently and I will be more careful
\nin handling all the things I am assigned to do -- both the heavy
\nones and the light ones -- as long as I am healthy.<\/p>\n
I will take enough rest and eat healthy food, which has a lot
\nof nutrition and vitamins. I don't smoke and I will avoid
\nsmokers.<\/p>\n
Theo Sambuaga, House of Representatives member and Golkar
\ndeputy secretary-general: I will work harder to promote the
\nnational diplomacy through the House, to struggle for the
\nnational interests in the international arena.<\/p>\n
From 1976 to 1979 or 1980, the Portuguese parliament members
\nwere active in their efforts to discredit Indonesia in connection
\nwith the East Timor issue. In the past two or three years,
\nhowever, they did not bring up the issue. Generally, Portugal
\nstill tries to influence other countries about the East Timor
\nissue. But this must not affect our role in the region and in the
\nworld. There are many things we can do to contribute to the world
\ncommunity, including our ideas on nuclear weapons and energy, the
\nenvironment, economics and security.<\/p>\n
I will enhance cooperation with parliamentarians of other
\ncountries and improve the promotion of our national interests.<\/p>\n
As Golkar deputy secretary-general, I will concentrate on the
\nefforts to win the 1997 general election. I will also work on the
\ndraft for the 1998 state guideline.<\/p>\n
We will focus our activities to groom Golkar cadres, to
\nimprove their performance to win people's sympathy for Golkar. We
\nmust be able to steal people's hearts and win the election.<\/p>\n
Now, about myself, I want to have more time to exercise. I
\nlike tennis, but I can't play regularly, it's on and off.
\nHopefully I will be able to exercise regularly.<\/p>\n
Titus Sarijanto, the Ministry of Forestry's director general
\nfor forest utilization: I would like to make a tighter schedule
\nfor myself which will allow me to exercise on a more regular
\nbasis. I'm a member of the Satria Nusantara silat (martial art)
\ngroup, but over the last three months I have been too preoccupied
\nwith my work to join the exercise. As long as I exercise, that
\nwill be fine. It doesn't have to be silat, even regular walking
\nwill be fine.<\/p>\n
I want to be able to do my job more systematically. Right now,
\neach (forestry related) case is handled as an individual problem.
\nI want to figure out a way to make a pattern which can be applied
\nto, and is capable of solving, every case that surfaces.<\/p>\n
Other than that, I also hope to carry out this job to manage
\nthe forests in the best way possible.<\/p>\n
Benjamin Mangkoedilaga, chief of the Jakarta Administrative
\nCourt: There is one thing I really want to do in 1996. I want to
\nfinish my book. Yes, I will finish it next year. This is a book
\nabout the code of procedures in administrative court proceedings.
\nI am writing this book because many people are still ignorant
\nabout this matter. Some friends asked me to write a memoir, but
\nno, it is too early to do that.<\/p>\n
I'm also determined to become more professional. Well, people
\nare not always satisfied with what they have done. I don't regret
\nanything. I just want to be more professional because
\nprofessionalism is very important, especially in the enforcement
\nof the law.<\/p>\n
Zumrotin K. Susilo, chairwoman of the Indonesian Consumers'
\nOrganization (YLKI): There is a rapid development in the global
\neconomy, which creates a big challenge to our organization. We
\nmust be able to relate to this development. To be able to deal
\nwith the challenge, I will introduce a new strategy in the
\norganization to enhance the consumers' movement. Today, consumers
\ndo not have ties with the organization in the sense that they
\ndon't have to contribute or meet other obligations. I will
\npropose that in the coming year consumers make some contribution
\nto the organization. They should be aware that they must be
\nactive in the struggle to improve their weak position as
\nconsumers. I know that in this situation I can't expect all
\npeople to willingly make their contribution to the organization.
\nBut I must be optimist that they will one day.<\/p>\n
I have to admit that the organization lacks economic analysis.
\nIn 1996, the organization will involve more economists who care
\nabout the lower classes, who, as consumers, often suffer.<\/p>\n
As an individual, I think I have to start my diet and do more
\nexercise. I like table tennis and volleyball but I don't have
\npartners to practice with. Sometimes I play table tennis with my
\nhousemaid.<\/p>\n
Pepeng Ferasta, employee of PT Bakri & Brothers\/master of
\nceremony\/talk show host: I want to spare more time for my family;
\nmy four children and my wife. There are times when I can't keep
\nmy promise to get together with the kids as I have to work until
\nlate at night. That makes me feel bad. I have to be able to
\nbetter manage my time.<\/p>\n
In 1996 Insya Allah (if God permits) Bakri will set up a new
\ncompany. This will deal with things I know best, including
\nmanaging artists, and I will be in charge of the company.<\/p>\n
As an MC, I will remain selective.<\/p>\n
I will also keep up with my work as the presenter of the Jari
\nJari Quiz. It has a large audience, and that's good to support my
\nnew job at Bakri.<\/p>\n
Salam Sumangat, city councilor: In 1996 I will consolidate the
\norganization of the Jakarta chapter of SPSI (Indonesian Labor
\nUnion). As you know, I am the chairman of the timber department
\nof SPSI Jakarta and also the secretary of the timber department
\nof SPSI's central board. Actually, I can't have the double
\nposition but they asked me to do the job for one year. It needs
\nmoney to consolidate the organization. I will ask members to pay
\na monthly contribution of 1 percent of their salary, which means
\nthat they will pay around Rp 1,000 a month. There are 25 timber
\ncompanies in the city which are members. They have around 9,000
\nemployees. If 60 percent of them make the contribution, that will
\nbe good.<\/p>\n
I know that there are some labor problems. There are many
\ncomplaints from textile, garment and leather workers, but not in
\nthe timber sector.<\/p>\n
To be able to carry out my job well, I have to be healthy. In
\nthe past few years I have ridden a static bike. I used to play
\ntennis every Thursday, and I want to do it again regularly.<\/p>",
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