* Weak law enforcement: Crime and corruption have become flagrant

* Weak law enforcement: Crime and corruption have become flagrant and widespread, with the government seen to be doing little or nothing to fight the problem.

* Corrupt judiciary: The source of legal controversies like the bankruptcy case involving PT Manulife Asuransi Jiwa Indonesia, and several high-profile trials.

* Confusing polices: Ministers issue contradictory statements leading to controversy over the import of chicken legs, the debt settlement plan and the ban on sand exports to Singapore.

* The International Monetary Fund (IMF): There is no common voice within the government on the need for the IMF. Although the official stand is to maintain relations with the IMF, at least one minister has questioned its presence.

* Illegal workers: The poor handling of returning illegal workers from Malaysia has underpinned criticism of a lack of coordination between ministers.

* Treasure hunt: Critics say a minister initiating a treasure hunt that endangered a protected historic site was unprofessional and an embarrassment to the Cabinet.

* Haze: Inadequate preparation to prevent the outbreak of choking smoke across Kalimantan and Sumatra point towards more poor coordination.