Bright spot amid bad news

My local newspaper listed the events that made news throughout the year. Almost all were "bad news" events. Doom, gloom, bloodshed and slaughter.

I'm pleased to say that the election of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as President of Indonesia was one of the few "good news" stories listed.

I extend my best wishes to the people of Indonesia with the hope that under the new President, Indonesia will enjoy the beginning of a new and prosperous era.

ISKANDER BOVILL, Perth, Australia