Industry and innovation

Industry and innovation

From Republika

We are witnessing the rapid development of science and
technology in this era of globalization, in which Indonesia is
trying to catch up.

The successful development of transportation means will also
reflect the progress achieved by the nation's development
program. Indonesia has proven itself in this area. IPTN, the
state-owned aircraft industry, has produced the CN-235, PT PAL
has produced sea vessels, and PT INKA has produced the Argo Bromo
train.

I believe we are also capable of producing our own cars,
bearing in mind the following factors:

* Annual demand for cars keeps increasing. So the car market
is promising.

* Indonesian technology is progressing, which is conducive to
the car industry.

* Indonesia is rich in raw materials, which will help the car
industry to be competitive.

* The government can collaborate with the private sector and
avoid any monopoly or oligopoly practices.

Next we need to begin a promotion drive to support the
purchase of made-in-Indonesia products.

RYAD FIRDAUS

Yogyakarta