Prestige at stake<\/p>\n
We need to look for another hero, says one member of the South
\nSulawesi community in Jakarta. This is linked to the Attorney
\nGeneral A.M. Ghalib's case, the hot issue of the public call for
\ninvestigation of former president Soeharto's wealth.<\/p>\n
Over-reacting? The presentation of ayam betina (a chicken,
\nwhich is a symbol of cowardice) by the student demonstrators to
\nMr. Ghalib is not only a shame for Ghalib alone but also for
\nothers among B.J. Habibie's cabinet ministers who are from South
\nSulawesi, where bravery is symbolized by ayam jantan dari Timur
\n(a cock from the East).<\/p>\n
The South Sulawesi community is noted for bravery and heroism.
\nEvery individual is deeply imbued with the concept of siri
\n(feeling of shame\/disgrace when unfairly treated) which very
\noften gives rise to violent acts. People will question one's siri
\nif one does not react after having been disgraced.<\/p>\n
The students have apparently showed that they are somewhat
\nignorant of this culture of South Sulawesi by giving a hen to
\nAttorney General A.M. Ghalib. To be considered having no siri is
\nquite unbearable for the person concerned even to the extent that
\nhe would prefer to die than being accused of lacking that
\nprestigious spirit.<\/p>\n
However, the people of South Sulawesi firmly and consistently
\nuphold the principles of democracy (respect and accept the voice
\nof the majority) in finding a solution to a problem.<\/p>\n
CIA USMAN<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/prestige-at-stake-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }