The people's hope

The people's hope

From Koran Tempo

Based on the latest political development, the ball appears to be in Megawati's court. People hope she will be able to satisfy both her friends and foes.

Megawati must become Indonesia's president while remaining a mother figure to the people. The entire nation is pinning its hopes on Megawati to bring it out of this protracted crisis. "Heaven is under a mother's feet," so say wise men.

Among other things, Megawati's administration would need an information ministry to communicate the government's programs and policies to the public before implementing them.

The government will gain the nation's respect if the people have a good understanding of its programs and policies. This information can be disseminated by the ministry's officers by personally meeting with the public. Now that regional autonomy is being implemented, the ministry of information can play an important role as it can bridge the government and the people in a two-way communication.

ANISMAN

Padang Pariaman

West Sumatra