Admonition from Habibie

Admonition from Habibie

From Pelita

In July, Dr. B.J. Habibie, chairman of the Association of the
Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI), lambasted the members he
believed were acting improperly. He scolded the wayward members
at the organization's third coordinating meeting at Hotel
Indonesia.

He said too many of them were using the association just to
fulfill their individual interests. He urged all members to mull
over their actions.

The deviating ones should be given counseling so that they are
aware of their duties and obligations.

The aim of the association is not to find them privileged
positions at government agencies. In fact, the positions won by
some members at government agencies are due to their
qualifications and not due to their membership in the
association.

It is no secret that many members are jockeying for positions
on the association's executive boards.

Habibie's severe criticism against those members whose actions
could tarnish the association's image is much needed.

J.A. DUNGA

Jakarta