Megawati demands cheap books

Megawati demands cheap books

JAKARTA: Claiming to represent the frustration of many housewives in the country, President Megawati Soekarnoputri complained on Monday about the country's lack of commitment in providing cheap books for students.

Speaking during the opening ceremony of the Association of Indonesian Publisher's (IKAPI) congress on Monday, Megawati said the country should find ways to reduce the price of books.

"There is only one simple question here and that is whether you (publishers) are demanding big profits or just settling for adequate benefits," the President said.

"If we have a commitment to provide cheap books, it would keep most mothers from having headaches every time a new school term starts," Megawati said.

She said that books were a major factor in improving the education system in the country.--JP