More creativity needed

More creativity needed

From Kompas

Indonesians are falling behind other nations in some respects, but they cannot blame other people for this condition. Indonesians need to change themselves to become a creative nation.

On TV, famous singers unashamedly perform other people's songs without bothering about a copyright (particularly in respect to songs from the West) and they even receive applause. When the U.S. slapped an arms embargo on Indonesia, this nation could do nothing although there was another country ready to sell its weapons to us. Or, perhaps, Indonesia wishes to produce its own weapons as it has mastered aerospace technology.

Why can't we manufacture combat choppers so that we can use them to crush the Free Aceh Movement? Why does our naval force get confused when dealing with sea pirates? Can't we modify the CASA aircraft into a mini flying radar to monitor the vast expanse of Indonesia's territorial waters?

We have a lot of universities and research centers but they rarely make new discoveries or inventions. Can't our experts find a special preserving agent so that dishes with coconut milk can remain fresh. This would be helpful for housewives.

Papua has been a part of the Republic of Indonesia for 40 years, but the government has yet to get Papuans to dress properly.

The mortality rate of babies and mothers giving birth is high, but the community health centers are open only until 11 a.m.

We do not need spectacular things. We just need ordinary things that can boost efficiency and effectiveness. Start right now without making any excuses.

One of the characteristics of a person lacking in creativity is the tendency to blame others for the condition that they are in.

SUTADI

Yogyakarta