indeed. these "go-between" institutions are no more than parasites. including the BKPM (investment coordinating board), who seem to think it is their function to stop indonesia being ravaged by investment. they are doing a good job.

I suggest taking BPMIGAS out of the system as a starter. Archaic institution which does less to assist rather than the more they should be.

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