Intellectual seminar

Intellectual seminar

With Independence Day around the corner, four Indonesian
intellectual organizations are jointly holding a seminar
on human resources in Jakarta. This seminar, which was officially
opened by President Soeharto yesterday, is the first of its kind
ever held. Obviously, we hail this seminar as an important effort
to produce quality human resources, which will be much needed by
the nation in the coming decades.

Raising the level of human resources is important for two
reasons: First, to keep in step with progress of science and
technology, it is highly desirable to have quality human
resources that are physically, mentally and spiritually capable
of managing development while diminishing its negative impact.
Second, the seminar reflects the sense of responsibility of all
parties in laying solid foundations that are inspired by moral,
ethical and spiritual values.

Through the forum the intellectuals are demonstrating their
ability to maintain and solidify the unity and integrity of the
nation. The Indonesian intellectuals have played and will
continue to play crucial role in the nation's struggle.
Hopefully, the intellectuals will not stop with this seminar but
proceed to establish other forums to deliberate on other national
issues.

-- Suara Pembaruan, Jakarta