President's accountability

President's accountability

From Media Indonesia

It is better for the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle
not to hamper the constitutional obligation of the President
before the upcoming annual session of the People's Consultative
Assembly on Nov. 1, 2001 as President Megawati has shown,
although a little, her ability to perform well, work hard and
effectively during her two months in office.

Take, for example, the strengthening of the rupiah against the
U.S. dollar, the interest shown by a number of foreign investors
in Indonesia, the signing of the Letter of Intent (LoI) and the
conducive political condition, not to mention the invitation for
the President to deliver an address before the United Nations'
General Assembly. All these developments have positive effects.

The public and the international community will learn from the
President's speeches.

It is expected that more foreign investors will invest in
agro-business, agro-tourism, forestry, industry and so on. These
investments will not only intensify capital but also absorb many
workers, which is important considering that many people have
been laid off recently.

It is also the public's hope that the government will not just
depend on foreign aid but will create a conducive business
atmosphere that will encourage investors to spend their capital
to enhance this country's economy and provide its citizens with
jobs.

MARSOESI

Surabaya