Confidence in govt low: Survey

Confidence in govt low: Survey

JAKARTA (JP): Confidence in the current government, including
in its economic and political efforts to bring the country out of
its dire economic crisis, has not been restored, a survey says.

Indonesians view the government, the economy and the
employment situation in the country in a negative light, the
survey says.

The survey, conducted by Deka Marketing Research and covering
400 male and female respondents in Jakarta, said that 48 percent
of Jakartans believed the government's performance was no better
than that of its predecessor a year ago.

Only 20 percent of the respondents said the current government
was an improvement on the last government.

The survey found that the lack of confidence in the government
also lowered the public's expectations for the country's economy.

The survey says that 41 percent of the respondents believe the
overall economy will worsen over the next six months. Only 24
percent believe it will improve.

The survey also says the public believes job opportunities are
scarce.

Ninety-six percent of the respondents claim that finding a job
is difficult and only 1 percent say job opportunities are
plentiful.

Most respondents believe that improving the economy should
have top priority, followed by stabilizing prices and improving
the political climate.

Fighting corruption and restoring peace and order ranked
lowest in priorities.

The survey was commissioned by Ellipse Public Relations as
part of its marketing communications intelligence activity. (aly)