RI needs a student

RI needs a student party now!

From Rakyat Merdeka

Since the fall of the Old Order, the emergence of the New Order and the ousting of former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur' Wahid, students have become manipulated by certain parties, purportedly for the establishment of a just and prosperous society. It is a pity these students continue to be used by certain parties at general elections or in efforts to bring down a government.

I have been a lecturer at a number of universities since 1968 and in my observation I have found that the public has often been quick to blame students for cheating and being manipulative.

In fact, a change toward a better future lies in the hands of university students. Therefore, allow me to call on university students to stop sacrificing themselves and their values just for a packet of rice.

It is now time for university students to use their clear minds and healthy bodies to dedicate themselves to the nation by setting up a party of Indonesian students. In this way, students would be able to eradicate bad elements in society.

I believe this call will receive an amazing response from all students across the country. The establishment of this party will be necessary as a nationwide move to immediately improve the country's economic and political situation.

BACHRAWI SANUSI

Jakarta