Work hard to overcome crisis

Work hard to overcome crisis

From Suara Karya

There is still a long way to go before Indonesia is truly crises free, despite the ongoing reform and democratization.

The government's recent decision to raise the rates of electricity, telephone and gasoline has only meant a greater burden for the people of the middle and lower classes. This decision has led to hikes in daily necessities.

This condition is worsening as the government's subsidies have been cut, because the government has to pay off debts totaling Rp 650 trillion, incurred by the state and private businessmen.

The only way to get out of this protracted crisis is that we must all work hard for our own empowerment.

ANDI SYAMSUDDIN ASHAR, Bulukumba, South Sulawesi