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