Application for name change

Application for name change

From Kompas

Born and bred in Indonesia, I am an Indonesian citizen of Chinese descent. On Oct. 10, 1992 I filed an application to change my name into an Indonesian one. My name change was published in State Gazette No. 55 dated July 9, 1993, which was then corrected in State Gazette No. 83 dated Oct. 18, 1994. I have often inquired about this matter with the Ministry of Justice in Jakarta as I want to know whether the process of the changing of my name has been completed or not. I last sent such a letter on Feb. 27, 2002, when I moved to Solo. Unfortunately, the letter has not been answered until now.

It is really confusing for me as to where I must go to seek clarification about this matter. I wonder why the letters I have sent to government institutions assigned to take care of this matter have not been answered.

I hope the government agencies concerned can enlighten me on this matter.

THENG KIEM LIAN

Surakarta, Central Java