Evaluation is too early

Evaluation is too early

President Megawati Soekarnoputri has not yet reached her 100th day in office, yet her government's performance is already being evaluated.

Among the criticisms raised on her government's performance is its lack of seriousness in combatting corruption, collusion and cronyism. Not a single person who had committed these practices has been brought to court.

Concern was also expressed over Megawati's economic team, which they said have not yet shown a good performance. One of the indicators is the prolonged weakening of the rupiah, which is still more than 10,000 to the U.S. dollar.

Evaluating a government is part of a country's democratic rights. Nothing is wrong with that. However, it is too early for us to evaluate Megawati's government.

Until Tuesday, Megawati has been in office for only 74 days, including holidays. Why 100 days? It is believed that 100 days are enough time for a leader to make adjustments.

But still it is not fair if we judge Megawati too soon. Moreover, her time has been spent facing various upheavals in society, like anti-U.S. radicalism.

-- Media Indonesia, Jakarta