The problem with Habibie<\/p>\n
We have just entered a new era. The government is in dire
\nfinancial straits and has just been forced to default on
\nsovereign debt repayments. This inability to repay our debts is
\nan ominous sign that current hardships are set to become even
\nworse in the near future. Like a ship in trouble, we are on the
\nverge of going down.<\/p>\n
For many years our people have been lulled with sweet-sounding
\ntalk and have been unaware of the consequences of having a state
\nsuch as ours. Now the people have to bear the burden of being
\nindebted, even though most have not enjoyed the fruits of
\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n
This is ironic, and all the more lamentable, because President
\nB.J. Habibie has proved unable to coordinate and unite his
\ngovernment since coming to power. He has not made any steps
\ntoward restoring confidence in the government and the country.
\nOfficials and leaders, including those in charge of managing the
\neconomy, appear to be more concerned about their own respective
\npolitical agendas. Corrupt, collusive and nepotistic practices
\ncontinue to flourish and no serious effort is being made to bring
\nthem to an end.<\/p>\n
This could well cause the Habibie government to flounder and
\nfail, unless drastic measures are taken to enhance the
\nPresident's credibility. In this context it is easy to understand
\nwhy some quarters have been urging Habibie to reshuffle his
\npresent cabinet to make it more capable of handling existing
\npriorities in a more integral manner. Obviously such a cabinet
\nmust be free of those who have been involved in corrupt,
\ncollusive or nepotistic practices, and whose moral credentials
\nare in doubt.<\/p>\n
-- Bisnis Indonesia, Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/the-problem-with-habibie-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }