Soeharto welfare concepts renewed

Soeharto welfare concepts renewed

In addition to reviving an intelligence system introduced by former president Soeharto, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono also plans to adopt a number of welfare programs that were originally initiated by the now ailing former leader.

Among the programs that will be revived are immunization week, the family prosperity program, the integrated health post system, community cooperation week and national health week.

"Not everything from the past is bad. Most of the programs are good. The welfare problems we are facing in the country are partly because we failed to continue these programs," said Cabinet Secretary Sudi.

Sudi also said that during their meeting, Susilo ordered the governors to adopt the values of the old management system used during the Soeharto era, which followed the popular Javanese sayings, "Ing Ngarsa Sun Tuladha" (leading by example), "Ing Madya Mangun Karsa" (inspiring) and "Tut Wuri Handayani" (motivating). -- JP