Speaking about collusion<\/p>\n
For quite some time Indonesians have been exposed to the
\nexistence of collusion, monopoly and other practices which not
\nonly harm the community and the country but are also against the
\n1945 Constitution. There is indeed a basis for concern because
\nbig and strong businesses have emerged while small and medium
\nbusinesses languish.<\/p>\n
When receiving participants of the Third National Conference
\nof the Fraternity of Small and Medium Entrepreneurs at his farm
\nin Tapos, Bogor, on Sunday, President Soeharto had an explanation
\nof the apparent root of the issue. According to the President,
\nthere was never any collusion between himself and Liem Sioe Liong
\nthat could have led to PT Bogasari Flour Mills and PT Indocement
\nflourishing.<\/p>\n
The President explained that at one time Liem Sioe Liong had
\ncome to him to ask for advice on what he could do since he wanted
\nto work for the good of the people. The President reminded Liem
\nthat he should not merely think about doing business in order to
\ngain profits, but build industries that were needed by the
\npeople, such as food industries. This reasoning led Liem to build
\na cement plant, as cement was needed in development efforts.<\/p>\n
The President's words reveal a long-range strategy that takes
\ninto account the existing realities without deviating from the
\nbasic fraternity principle, manifested through a partnership
\nmechanism. Our homework now is to develop that partnership
\nmechanism in a way that small and medium-scale entrepreneurs will
\nactually reap the benefits. In our view, considering the fact
\nthat ours is a country based on law, a legal foundation is needed
\nin order that all parties involved may have a clear notion of
\nwhat is required.<\/p>\n
-- Suara Karya, Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/speaking-about-collusion-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }