New Indonesia, old style

New Indonesia, old style

I feel that every Tuesday evening (at 21:30) my rights as a TV viewer are abused, because at that time all private TV stations are broadcasting the same talk show Indonesia Baru (New Indonesia). Unfortunately, to my mind, the program is far from conveying the spirit of a new Indonesia.

My objection to the program is that, first, it shows a strong sense of the old-style Indonesia, which stresses power and centralization. One of the most ridiculous subjects, for example, was when "decentralization and autonomy" was discussed; for instance, the centralization system and central hegemony were very outstandingly presented. How then, cannot it be called a kind of mass indoctrination? Moreover, it was faintly rumored that the show was initiated by an NGO or an institution of the kind which originated from a developed country. What authority does that institution have to teach us how to manage a "New Indonesia"?

Second, replacing Wimar Witoelar, who was inclined to be supportive of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, as the moderator of the program, Eep Saefulloh Fatah does not seem to act any better. The program is still strongly inclined to monopolize and impose its vision and opinion to the public. And now, the new moderator is Nathalia Subagyo. But, I am sorry to say, this program should be completely terminated. Even in America an institution is not allowed to buy simultaneous air time (sort of blocking time) in such a manner.

HAFEZ RAJASUNU L.

Ciledug, West Java