Pak Kwik,

Pak Kwik, never lose hope!

From Warta Kota

The recent statement by State Minister for National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie that large-scale corruption had taken place in the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency was like a loud scream in the zoo, where animals were only startled for a while without making further response.

Nonetheless, Pak Kwik should not be disheartened because despite the absence of any follow-up, many people think as you do, believe your words and support your move.

The comments on corruption you have frequently made in your capacity as a member of the Cabinet should have been responded to by the prosecutor's office or the police. In reality, law enforcement agencies have taken no action, even though they continue to receive budgetary allocations to executive their duties properly.

Anyway, I hope Pak Kwik will never stop pinpointing such irregularities because I believe some day an appropriate response will be made, probably by persons as rare as you are. The truth will be revealed -- it is only a matter of time.

AMELIA SYARIF Bekasi, West Java