Boycott of import

Boycott of import

From Neraca

I disagree with the Association of Indonesian Importers' chairman Amiruddin Saud who played with politics when he said that the association would boycott imports from Australia in retaliation for recent flag burnings.

The chairman made the statement on TV in a patriotic way, as if he was going to win a war. He should actually try to be logical. His statement was totally unnecessary since members of his association would say no to his boycott because business with Australia keeps going as usual. He was latter disgraced when he announced that his boycott was postponed indefinitely.

Businesspeople should leave politics alone and work hard to boost service to consumers and maintain a smooth flow of imported goods from foreign countries.

VEBER MANURUNG

A businessman