Chinese in government

Sat, 16 Mar 1996

From Sinar

There are about five million Chinese among the Indonesian population of 195 million. The Philippines has only about one million Chinese among its 73 million. However, in that country many Filipinos of Chinese descent hold government positions like senators, ambassadors, ministers, or even president.

What about in Indonesia? I don't recall ever having an ambassador, or minister, of Chinese descent during the New Order era. Are they not capable of taking up such posts? Or is the political climate still too unfavorable?

SALEH MATUTUR

Surabaya, East Java

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