1. Sugar:

1. Sugar:

Rini issued a decree on Sept. 24, 2002 that only allows state
plantation companies, private firm Rajawali Nusantara Indonesia
and Bulog to import sugar for the purpose of curbing sugar
imports and helping local farmers.

Reaction:

The policy resulted in a rise in the price of domestic sugar,
which caused concern among consumers and industry players,
including the food and beverage industry. The impact on the
farmers' revenue remains unclear.

2. Pepper

Early this year, Rini unveiled the idea of establishing a
joint marketing body for white pepper to prop up the price of the
commodity.

Reaction:

The association of pepper exporters strongly opposes the plan,
claiming that it will only create a monopoly in exports. However,
the association of pepper farmers supports the idea.

3. Sand

In January of this year, Rini issued a decree to stop sand
exports. The policy is aimed at avoiding further environmental
damage, mainly in Riau province.

Reaction

The public welcomes the decision.

4. Chicken drumsticks

In April 2002, Rini proposed to open the country's market to
chicken drumsticks imported from the United States, saying it is
in line with the WTO regulation.

Reaction

The proposal sparked strong criticism from the public,
including Vice President Hamzah Haz and Minister of Agriculture
Bungaran Saragih, on fears that it could harm local poultry
farmers.

5. Used Clothes

In March of this year, Rini issued a decree to ban the import
of used clothes. The policy is aimed at helping the country's
ailing textile manufacturers.

Reactions

The policy has sparked protests from used clothes traders and
analysts criticized Rini for not giving clothes traders an
alternative for make a living.

6. Sukhoi

In May of this year, Rini appointed State Logistics Company
(Bulog) to execute the countertrade deal for the purchase of
Russian-made Sukhoi jet fighters. Rini is believed to have played
a key role in securing the deal.

Reactions

Legislators suspect irregularities in the countertrade deal
and the appointment of Bulog as the executor of the deal.