Public's welfare also important<\/p>\n
High-ranking Indonesian Military and National Police officers
\nmust have had nightmares the night before, because President
\nMegawati Soekarnoputri thought it necessary to insinuate that
\nthey only think about themselves.<\/p>\n
When handing over Rp 7.5 billion (to be used to upgrade
\nmilitary\/police housing facilities), the President stressed that
\nthe funds should not be abused.<\/p>\n
It is no secret that most middle- and high-ranking officers
\nare quite well off. Their wealth exceeds their incomes, leading
\nmany to assume that they acquired it through improper means.<\/p>\n
One source of their income is the management of profit-
\noriented cooperatives and foundations. This practice also
\ninfluences low-ranking soldiers to imitate their superiors,
\nalbeit on a smaller scale.<\/p>\n
The President's insinuation applies not only to the leaders of
\nthe Army and the police but also to civilians, because the
\ndisparity of wealth has been a disease for years and requires an
\nimmediate cure.<\/p>\n
Considering the living standards of most people, one wonders
\nwhy it is only the military and police being helped.<\/p>\n
-- Bisnis Indonesia, Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/publics-welfare-also-important-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }