Proclamation Day in 1945 and 2001<\/p>\n
From Media Indonesia<\/p>\n
The Republic of Indonesia was proclaimed on Aug. 17, 1945, a
\nFriday. Coincidentally, this year's commemoration will be on a
\nFriday too. The proclamation of Indonesia's independence on that
\nday was read by Indonesia's first president, Ir. Soekarno and,
\ncoincidentally again, this year's commemoration will be led by
\nIndonesia's fifth president, Megawati Soekarnoputri, Soekarno's
\nsecond child.<\/p>\n
Since the outbreak of the monetary crisis in 1997, there have
\nbeen many problems to be tackled, such as upholding the supremacy
\nof the law, which is a top priority, and ensuring economic and
\npolitical stability at home.<\/p>\n
Common people hope that the supremacy of the law and economic
\nas well as political stability will always be well-maintained
\nduring Megawati's presidency. They also hope that people's
\nrepresentatives in representative institutions will really fight
\nfor people's aspirations and benefits and ensure that people will
\ngenerally enjoy freedom in democracy. It is also the hope of many
\npeople that the government will think very carefully before
\nmaking decisions that will affect the larger part of the
\npopulation.<\/p>\n
May Aug. 17, 2001 marks a good beginning for Indonesia's
\nrecovery, just as Aug. 17, 1945 marked the establishment of a
\nfree Indonesia.<\/p>\n
BAMBANG SUGONDO<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/proclamation-day-in-1945-and-2001-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }