Parties' commitment doubted

Parties' commitment doubted

JAKARTA: The Indonesian Parliament Forum Formappi, a political
watchdog, is conducting a survey of 24 parties to determine their
commitment to the improvement of the House of Representatives
(DPR).

Formappi coordinator Tommi A. Legowo said on Monday that the
parties were asked for their approval of the disclosure of
attendance lists for House meetings. The survey also asked for
the parties' approval of fines imposed on members who failed to
turn up without providing an explanation.

The survey is also aimed at determining whether political
parties would agree to public consultation on the law making
process.

"We are now waiting for the parties' responses," said Tommi, a
researcher with the Center for Strategic and International
Studies (CSIS).

The survey is supported by dozens of non-governmental
organizations (NGOs), student groups, businesspeople, and labor
organizations. -- JP