If I were president I would ...

If I were president I would ...

If I were president I would create jobs for the masses. I
would create jobs by luring companies to Indonesia. To lure
companies and make it attractive for business I would abolish
airport departure tax, which is detrimental to business!

I would reform the immigration system so that it is
transparent and simple. I would make temporary stay permit
(KITAS) renewals simple. I would introduce a point system for
government officials, as is done elsewhere, where a passport
carries high points, a birth certificate carries high points etc.
so that one has only to produce evidence of an ID via two or
three main documents of choice rather than the present
bureaucratic system that encourages dishonesty among government
officials.

I would reform the ports authority, police force and justice
system by implementing an independent commission against
corruption.

I would concentrate on building up the tourist industry, which
is in shambles. I would do this by eliminating the visa costs and
length of stay. At present the system discourages tourists. I
would develop other places of tourism besides Bali (Nias,
for example which does not have a good airport near Saroke, nor
do Pelni ships stop at Teluk Dalam).

I would declare democratic elections for the position of
governor throughout Indonesia and make all positions from
neighborhood chief to president democratic.

I would bring to justice those who are unjust, irrespective of
wealth, political clout, military background, and those who
murder.

I would institute a ruling government and opposition(s). I
would have all legislators democratically elected, not just the
majority.

I would introduce the study of environmental studies in the
elementary school curriculum as mandatory.

There are many other things I would love to do if I were
president, but I am not the president.

MARK OGILVIE, Jakarta