Luring overseas retirees

Luring overseas retirees

It was interesting to read your Aug. 26 article Southeast Asia
lures stock market victims with cheap lifestyles.

Wouldn't it also be a wise gesture for the Indonesian
government to take a clue from the success of these programs in
Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines, in adopting a similar
program to lure overseas retirees to this beautiful country to
enjoy the great and cheap golf, beaches, fishing, housing, food,
and other numerous recreational activities?

There are many potential economic benefits to be derived from
such a program, not only for the Indonesian government, but for
the local citizenry as well. Many of my foreign friends here as
well as myself want to stay on and continue living in Indonesia
when retirement arrives in a few years, but so far there is no
special program being offered here by the government to make a
long stay possible.

If the government ever does decide to adopt such a program, an
appropriate name should also be considered for this special group
of foreign retirees in Indonesia. "Senior Bule"? "Seasoned Bule
Citizens"? Any other suggestions?

RAYMOND YELLAND, Surabaya