Unitary state

Unitary state
must be defended

The latest developments in Indonesia have aroused considerable
concern, with the nation facing various issues, notably political
and economic stability. The oft-criticized negotiations with the
Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were followed by the rupiah's
depreciation and even a Cabinet reshuffle rumor.

The government, now still in its early years, should be
responsive to the different national problems, while observers
should be wise in expressing their views, so they become
constructive suggestions instead of antagonism.

On the other hand, all citizens should be aware of
international interests and conspiracies amid recent changes.
When Indonesia was negotiating with GAM, we were surprised by an
American statement favoring Papua's freedom from the unitary
state, though the government is yet to pay more attention to this
region.

It was obviously a small part of the disguised agenda of
several "international mafia" groups, which are always desirous
of controlling wealth in Indonesia's resource-rich islands at low
costs, naturally by first turning them into independent states.

It is the duty of the whole nation to be critical of
international interests that attempt to undermine the unitary
state of Indonesia (NKRI). Therefore, support should be given to
the Indonesian Military, which is expected to show its devotion
to the state by defending NKRI.

M. FAIZIN
Jakarta