Revive the economy

Revive the economy

We have to praise those members of the House of Representatives (DPR) who were elected to office during the 1999 general election. Compared to those in the New Order era, these legislators are more outspoken.

However, some DPR members seem only able to criticize without offering any solutions. It seems that it is about time that members of the DPR should be backed by teams or experts to help them come up with more constructive criticism.

What is even more important is that they should have a common vision in restoring Indonesia's ailing economy. The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has estimated that about two million people will be laid off next year. Couldn't the DPR, along with the government, find some solutions to raise this nation out of the prolonged crisis?

-- Republika, Jakarta