National car

National car

From Media Indonesia

The plan to manufacture cheap national cars here seems to be having a worldwide impact, particularly in countries with automotive industries like Japan and the United States. What steps will Indonesia take now that the national car policy has been issued? In my opinion, the only thing we people should do is give full support and, if possible, be directly involved in the manufacturing of the cars. This is the right moment for the Indonesian people to lift the dignity and international image of the nation.

Why should we be fussy about things like beauty contests and things which have no added value? My colleagues and I have been and still are working for a foreign company which has a long history in the car industry. I know for sure that the concept of technology transfer is still lip service and only found in books and lecture rooms. Many of these car companies have transferred out-dated technology just to deceive the ignorant masses. Through careful analysis we can see that we have been cheated.

As for the national car policy in reality, we should recall the management maxim which states that: A sound decision is futile if it is not implemented.

IMAN

Jakarta