Document for Chinese descend

Document for Chinese descend

From Kompas

As a person of Chinese descend I was completely startled by the
Jakarta Metropolitan Administration's (DKI) policy concerning
documentation needed for citizens of Chinese descend. To move from
Central Jakarta to North Jakarta, for example, I have to change
our K-I paper (document required for Jakarta residents of Chinese
descend) besides the other papers necessary for relocation to a
new area. The K-I paper is only required in DKI as a control
device over citizens of Chinese descend.

Why is this harsh rule imposed on us, as if we were dangerous
people threatening the security of Jakarta? Our families have
been living in Indonesia for five generations. I have
participated in two general elections. We speak Bahasa Indonesia.
We have Indonesian education including Pancasila Morality,
Indonesian History, and other subjects related to Indonesian
patriotism. Even my wife is a native Indonesian. In short, I feel
I'm made in Indonesia, body and soul. Why should I be put under
such strict control?

Other certificates such as my identity card, marriage
certificate etc. should be enough to prove that I have all the
legal documents required. Therefore, I suggest that the K-I form
be excluded from the documents needed for administrative purposes
within the jurisdiction of Jakarta. This will surely help the
government's program of assimilating citizens of Chinese descend
and native Indonesians.

D. HADI

Jakarta