Guess What? Bambang Warih Koesoema

Guess What? Bambang Warih Koesoema

Remember Bambang Warih Koesoema? Yes, he is the outspoken
legislator whose controversial dismissal in March drew headlines
for weeks.

"I feel so free and unburdened these days," said the former
member of the House of Representatives from the ruling Golkar
faction. He was spotted by The Jakarta Post relaxing with his
family in a mountain resort in Lembang, near Bandung, recently.

Bambang said he was relieved not to have to deal with day to
day political issues. He said he is working for a Europe-based
consultant company and was totally engaged in the business which
allows him to spend ample time abroad.

Although he is now focused on business, he was very
enthusiastic when asked about current political issues.

"It is difficult to understand the turn of things in recent
weeks," he said, referring to the recent phenomenal rise in
cement and newsprint prices.

"The DPR could have done better than fussing about prices," he
said with gusto.

He then moved from one issue to another with his usual crisp
and sharp analysis, just like when he was still a legislator.
(hbk)