Wednesday, May 22 2013, 10:31 AM

Your Voice

  • New Bali governor

    I Made Mangku Pastika, the police general who led the Bali bomb investigation team, is the newly elected governor of Bali. What should he do to keep Bali as a leading international tourist destination?

  • Counterfeit drugs

    The International Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group says about 40 percent of medicines circulating in Indonesia may be counterfeit. How is this possible? How does this information affect you?

  • Gross human rights violations

    The report by the Indonesia-Timor Leste joint Commission for Truth and Friendship (CTF) accuses the Indonesian military and government as well as pro-Indonesia militias of gross human rights violations in 1999. How should justice be upheld in this case?

  • Nine-month campaign period

    As many as 34 political parties embarked on a nine-month election campaign last Saturday. What do you think will happen during this campaign period?

  • Economic impacts of power crisis

    A power crisis has many businesses in Indonesia worried about incurring losses because of the blackouts. What impact do you think the energy cuts will have on the Indonesian economy?

  • No Olympic broadcasts

    No local TV channel will air the Beijing Olympic Games because of the cost of the broadcast rights. This means Indonesians will be unable to watch the Games for the second time in a row, after the Athens Games. What do you think?

  • Arrest of terror suspects

    The police recently arrested 10 terrorist suspects and seized dozens of bombs during a raid in Palembang, South Sumatra. Do you believe terrorist networks pose a danger to Indonesia?

  • Arrest of another legislator

    The arrest by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) of another legislator, Bulyan Royan, for allegedly receiving a bribe, further taints the House of Representatives. What do you think?

  • Police image

    The National Police, which celebrates its 62nd anniversary July 1, has tried to change its image by providing officers with training, including in human rights and riot response. How do you see the current state of the police?

  • Violent student protest

    Violent student protests on Tuesday caused a variety of damages, including to public property. Why are student protests often marked with such violence? How do we stop this violence?

  • Violation of doctors’ ethical code

    A team of doctors at Pertamina Hospital has been criticized for announcing the HIV status of Maftuh Fauzi, a university student who died at the hospital after allegedly being beaten by police officers. Is it ethical for doctors to make such a public announcement?

  • Flight delay compensation

    The transportation minister has issued a decree demanding airlines compensate passengers for flight delays. It is just a suggestion, not a regulation. Do you think such compensation should be offered?

  • Jakarta anniversary

    Jakarta will celebrate its 481st anniversary on June 22. Give us your thoughts about the capital and text your suggestions on how to make the city a better place to live.

  • Bribery scandal

    The Attorney General’s Office is under fire following the revelation of taped phone conversations between bribery defendant Artalyta Suryani and top prosecutors. What should President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono do to restore the credibility of the office?

  • Prosecutors’ credibility

    The Attorney General’s Office is under fire following the revelation in court hearings of taped phone conversations between bribery defendant Artalyta Suryani and three top state prosecutors. What should President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono do to restore the credibility of the office?