New government

New government

From Koran Tempo

Indonesia has successfully organized a legislative election and two rounds of a direct presidential election -- the first in Indonesia's history.

This shows that democracy has begun to be properly implemented here. Some European countries have praised the democratic and peaceful organization of the general election. In this respect, the General Elections Commission and President Megawati Soekarnoputri's administration deserve great appreciation for these successful elections.

Indonesians must accept the new president-elect and work together to cope with present and future challenges in the country's development.

The new members of the House of Representatives and regional legislative bodies, as well as members of the newly established Regional Representatives Council, must work together with the people to ensure that this country can emerge from its multidimensional crisis and eradicate corruption, collusion and nepotism. Only in this way can Indonesia secure her bright future.

YUDHA ADITIA

Jakarta