Love our country

Love our country

From Kompas

I agree with the government's ruling that government institutions, including state-owned companies, should buy Timor cars. This would show the depth of officials' sense of patriotism and nationalism.

Indonesia has come under pressure from Japan and other industrialized countries in the WTO. It is only fair if Indonesia should do something about it by turning to the national car. If necessary, Indonesia should stop buying Japanese cars and other countries' products which have cornered Indonesia.

I appeal to bureaucrats, officials, the Armed Forces, businesspeople and everybody else to show a genuine love for our country, and defend the nation's self-sustaining policy. This love should not only be directed to Timor cars but also to Bimantara's and Bakrie's whose products have a 42 percent local content.

In return, the Timor car company should not forget the after sale service business i.e. the need for providing quality spare parts.

HM HOOD IDRIS

Jakarta