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