balibule wroteIf you look back over the years I find that things are improving but just so slow that you almost don't notice. Several years ago it was allowing dual nationality although limited to 18 years old. Then they made a small change to allow foreigners to own apartments although it had to be a minimum value of 1 billion (don't remember exactly what it was). Now they change the pre-nup and post-nup thingy.
More changes will come for the good I think but just very slow.
I totally agree...particularly since President Widowo's Gov't took office.
It[B] will[/B] take time but that might accelerate if the Gov't shows, by reforming entrenched laws of Indonesia, that it really intends to join the rest of the world in trade, transfer of technology, education, skills, resources and opportunities.
It needs foreign help...just like many emerging nations before but the Indonesian xenophobia has unlimited stupidity....witness Friday's rally.
There was NO reason for the Jakarta Municipality to provide permits for a demo (cost US$38M in losses to Tanah Abang traders). If the masses ultimately revolt...then the Gov't needs to assert.
This wishy-washy approach we saw will just delay the inevitable...chaos, loss of life and the economic development of Indonesia.
They need to find who are those opposed and challenge if their integrity is to the Nation...or their Religion...or their dynasty family connections.
I hope I'm wrong.
