Wed, 25 Mar 1998

Pancasila University students explain

On March 18 The Jakarta Post reported on Students continue pressure for reform. We, the senate of Pancasila University students wish to make the following remarks on the report.

1. The whole Civitas Academica of Pancasila University gave their blessings and support to the entire plan, implementation and supervision of the action expressing concern on the part of students, organized by the senate of the Pancasila University students' association.

2. All words and sentences written on posters and banners as well as the oration material conveyed by the action of concern contain hopes for: the effective management of the monetary crisis, the economy crisis and the crisis of confidence, also the decrease in staple food prices; and the eradication of collusion, corruption and nepotism; were addressed to the government and the seventh development cabinet.

3. A number of Pancasila University students leaving the campus was not in the program of the action of concern; and there were no posters/slogans or shouts as reported by The Jakarta Post.

HELAL LATIEF FAQIH

Senate's Chair

Pancasila University