Chinese New Year

Mon, 22 Jan 2001 | Source: MEDIA INDONESIA

Chinese New Year

From Media Indonesia

I would like to suggest to the President and governors that Chinese New Year (Imlek) be made a public holiday in Indonesia for the following reasons: 1. To be indiscriminative in the spirit of regional autonomy. 2. For the sake of togetherness; everyone can enjoy and celebrate it. 3. Employers can celebrate the festival without fear of creating envy and resentment among the employees. 4. Employers would feel encouraged to give Ang Pao (gifts in the form of cash) to their subordinates as it is a national holiday. 5. I am sure making Chinese New Year a national holiday will bring positive changes e.g. foreign investors will have a greater interest in doing business here.

ACHMAD OENPUTERA

Surabaya

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