Fate of Habibie's IPTN

Fate of Habibie's IPTN

From Kompas

As an Indonesian, I was very sad to learn the fate of the National Aircraft Industry (IPTN), which in the past decade was the prima donna of Indonesia's strategic industry, demonstrating the country's hi-tech leap into the 21st century.

IPTN now languishes in obscurity and is reportedly producing pans. It's a pity, isn't it? Accordingly, I'm putting this forward to B.J. Habibie in the hope that he'll never forsake those he once groomed in IPTN, who now are struggling to save the capital and human investment.

I personally appreciate what you have done as a former president of this country: you have set up the Habibie Center for the study of democracy. But it will be more respectable of you if you save IPTN from bankruptcy. At least you could contribute your thoughts on management and the sharpness of your marketing vision, and help to restructure the company and use the Habibie name, which has world renown.

G. KUSNANTO

Jakarta