Champion of modesty

Champion of modesty

I appreciate the commitment of Hidayat Nur Wahid, the new
People's Consultative Assembly Speaker, who has refused to use
luxury facilities such as the official Volvo vehicle and five-
star hotels, saying they wasted the national budget.

I fully agree with Hidayat's view, because first, if he books
a modest car and hotel and downgrades all other forms of
luxuries, the cost of running the state can be reduced. Perhaps
then, the budgets for other important areas such as education can
be increased.

Second, and no less important, is the eradication of poverty.
We can't imagine that about 53.4 million people are living in
poverty today.

Finally is implementing good governance in the new
administration, as we must find the best way to manage and govern
our nation.

NIKOLAUS SALO, Flores, East, Nusa Tenggara