Habibie key figure

Habibie key figure

The new President B.J. Habibie has announced his Reform and
Development Cabinet. Let's not debate the pros and cons of this
new cabinet. But I do have one question. Has the cabinet
reflected on the political standpoint of Habibie to conduct
"total reform" and clean-up the government from the influence of
Soeharto's regime?

Let us wait and see what the government will do to solve the
crisis and abolish corruption, collusion and nepotism.

I would further propose four points: 1) Set political
prisoners free as soon as possible; 2) Freedom of the press
should applied and a review made of publications banned during
the past regime; 3) Establish an independent committee to
investigate Soeharto's and his family's wealth; 4) Conduct a
general election.

I know Habibie has a lot of work to do ahead but if he has
political will to realize the above mentioned matters, total
reform can be achieved in the not too distant future.

IMAM PRAKOSO

Bantul, Yogyakarta