Indonesia's politics

Indonesia's politics

The Indonesian people and the international community are sick
and tired of the ongoing internal discord within the
administration. It is not as if the infighting has stemmed from
disagreements over any particularly worthy cause. All the
political party leaders should recognize this clearly.

The Wahid administration is attempting to show the public that
it is making efforts to achieve social justice by prosecuting
former President Suharto on charges that he accumulated much of
his wealth illegally.

But unless the administration shows the public that it has
clear-cut solutions to pressing issues, it will be difficult for
the administration to get off the ground.

It is widely recognized that Indonesia, a country with a
complex, multiethnic society, is difficult to govern.

Although there has been political friction over the way
(President Abdurrahman) Wahid manages the government, his reform
efforts should not be disrupted halfway through.

-- The Yomiuri Shimbun, Tokyo