Expatriates' gift

Expatriates' gift

This is really a burdensome moment for Indonesia to sustain
the tragedy of this monetary crisis. As an ordinary individual, I
feel that the negligence of the government and all people in the
past has created this economic disaster, which has affected
virtually all aspects of life. Industrialists, entrepreneurs,
conglomerates as well as businesspeople have honestly and/or
deliberately accumulated wealth. The business system in the past
has made the rich richer and the poor even more unfortunate.

In our construction projects for CALTEX Services (oil
company), we have expatriates who have realized this condition
and initiated a contribution drive for over 3,000 workers who
support families. This gesture of solidarity among fellow human
beings is very natural, but from a nationality point of view, it
is certainly an extraordinary attitude. Regardless of the amount
they donate, I sincerely salute and appreciate their concern for
the less fortunate. I pray that success be with them.

For the same reason, I call on Indonesian entrepreneurs to
take immediate action to improve the economic situation. This is
the right moment for the economic practitioners to defend their
country from economic collapse. The profits they have gained
should be made available to help the needy. The nation is waiting
for their active participation in finding the best solution to
the economic crisis.

DARMAWAN D. TAMBUSAI

R0C Safety Bekasap SBU

Riau