Amien-Susilo,

Amien-Susilo, an ideal pairing?

From Koran Tempo

Reform of the nation is going nowhere, so the idea of Amien Rais and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as the country's prospective leaders seems appropriate in order to restart the process.

Amien Rais has been one of the initiators of reform. He is legally flawless, a professor, not part of the New Order and has a good commitment to reform. Though some dislike him, at least he deserves a chance to prove himself.

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono not only represents the military but is also an intellectual. A Harvard alumnus and holder of an MBA, he is a unique figure who will form a "brainy" civilian-military pairing with Amien Rais.

There must be change; this transformation lies within our hands. So, let us elect fresh, straight and smart leaders, rather than be left behind by Singapore, Malaysia and even Vietnam.

PETRUS BOLO Mataram West Nusatenggara