Suggestion to the 'Post'

Suggestion to the 'Post'

The following is a sincerely expressed sentiment: "Happy
birthday The Jakarta Post. You were born to gain support from
readers all over Indonesia who were keen to read candid,
informative and up-to-date news.

Now you have reached your 19th year. Each year you have asked
your readers what they want, especially every April 25, in order
to redevelop, redefine and refurnish your every column. Your fans
have increased each year, including contributors, -- even
spreading all over Indonesia, including the easternmost regions,
like Papua.

Although you are the only English-language newspaper in
Indonesia you need to be aware that the information throughout
Indonesia should be proportional, so that readers can not only
read about developments in Java and Bali but also Indonesia's
easternmost regions, such as Papua.

The Post does not belong to those living in Java and Bali
only. On your 19th birthday you should start disseminating more
information in a balanced way about other islands in Indonesia.
More features on Papua, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Sumatra etc.
would be truly appreciated by your readers.

I believe that, starting this year, you will have a more
balanced focus toward other islands so that tourists not only
become familiarized with Java and Bali but also with information
about other regions of the country.

MARKUS MARDIUS

Timika, Papua