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