Some tips for the next president<\/p>\n
The manual count by the General Elections Commission is still
\nunderway, and it will be a few more days before the official
\nelection result is announced to the public. But, the announcement
\nof Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as the 6th president of the Republic
\nof Indonesia is surely imminent. And, as an ordinary citizen I
\nwould like to raise the following issues:<\/p>\n
Choosing the right assistants: Jusuf Kalla mentioned in the
\nmedia that cabinet members would be announced on Oct. 20.
\n(Susilo, Jusuf), no doubt you are very busy selecting the right
\npeople for the job.<\/p>\n
The main issue, however, is whether they also have the
\nintegrity that is so badly needed. Without integrity, it would be
\ndifficult for you to perform one of your programs, i.e. the
\neradication of corruption.<\/p>\n
I would like to appeal to you to put integrity above all other
\ncriteria in this matter.<\/p>\n
Plans for your first 100 days: There are two things that I
\nwould like to propose. Both are very simple and easy -- and all
\ndepends on your conscience. Stop using fancy and luxurious cars
\nfor official cars. Use a domestically assembled car, such as a
\nKijang or Isuzu Panther. The money saved could be utilized for
\nthe renovation of elementary school buildings that collapsed or
\nare in need of repair.<\/p>\n
If the president used a domestically assembled car, I am sure
\nthose under him -- such as ministers, governors, regents and
\nother high-ranking officials -- would not be tempted to use a
\nfancy, luxurious car.<\/p>\n
The president and his family should live at the State Palace,
\nto save on building maintenance and security costs.<\/p>\n
No less important is that the people would have easier access
\nto the president to express their concerns or aspirations.<\/p>\n
M SULHAN ASKANDAR, Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/some-tips-for-the-next-president-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }