Thu, 25 Nov 1999

Life of Riley

It seems ironic that we have international companies coming to Indonesia and their expat employees lead luxurious lives.

This colonial mentality causes a huge rift between the local and expat employees and does not mirror the President's plea for simpler lifestyles.

In some companies, expat staff lead a much more luxurious life than their Indonesian managers. Is this appropriate?

Foreign companies should be more sensitive and more sensible during the current situation.

ALA SULISTYONO

Jakarta