'If you don't like discipline drive, quit'

'If you don't like discipline drive, quit'

JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja yesterday asserted that city administration officials who object to the discipline movement should resign from their positions.

"I know that there are certain city officials who object to the drive. So before the city administration asks them to resign, it would be better if they tender their resignations," Surjadi said.

He pointed out that city officials who are usually deceitful while on duty would be a serious obstacle toward the success of the discipline movement.

"The officials are those who are afraid of losing the `side income' they usually gain before the campaign is launched," Surjadi added.

The governor acknowledged, however, that it is not easy to convince city officials to participate fully in the movement.

The campaign requires discipline in everyday actions, such as obeying traffic signs, disposing of litter in the proper place, queuing, obeying working hours and other behavior.

The governor also urged the public to think positive about the discipline movement.

"Do not always try to find the negative aspect of something. Find the positive things. Do not try to influence others with negative thinking, it will only make this country weak," he said.

The campaign in Jakarta is part of the National Discipline Movement which was launched by President Soeharto during the National Awakening Day last week. (31)