Forum: Police image

Wed, 07/09/2008 10:47 AM  |  Reader's Forum

As long as people have to pay a certain amount of money to become police officers, the police won't change.

They are corrupt and have to be responsible for many traffic accidents because people, who don't know anything about traffic signs and ethics on the road, can get their drivers license without taking written and road test. These people are sometimes a menace to the public.
ADRIANUS MARULITUA
Yogyakarta

Arrest of another legislator

It's good news, I believe that it was not only Bulyan Royan who receive bribes. There are still many more corruptors in the House of Representatives. Salute the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
RONI
Pangkalanbun, Central kalimantan

How about impose the death penalty for those involved in grafts above Rp 50 million (US$5,435)? That may make corrupt people think twice before accepting bribes.
NICHOLAS
Jakarta

When 'A' is for Alex -- July 6, p 1

That's a very well written article, if I may say so. Indonesia is such a beautiful country, full of folks that are ready to smile even though, for most, life itself is a daily struggle. This, along with the generally hard-working nature of the common person in the country, is one of the nation's greatest assets, which can potentially make Indonesia a power to reckon with.
HORACE POWELL
London

SBY still doesn't get it -- July 7, p. 6

We all understand that SBY prefers subsidies to free market oil prices, because he avoids the demonstrations that would follow fuel price increases.

One would expect more courage from the Army general. One wonders, if the military has leadership like this, how would it perform if Indonesia was attacked by an invader stronger than Fretelin, GAM (Free Aceh movement) or OPM (Free Papua Movement)?
TOMASO TETTAMANTI
Lugano, Switzerland

I agree totally with the editorial. The most important thing the government can provide is free education. This is the only way Indonesia can compete in the international economy, and consequently, escape from poverty.
MARCUS
Jakarta

Indonesians are lucky at this point to have fuel subsidies. We are paying almost AUD$1.60 a liter for gas here with the high tax associated with fuel, which would amount to about Rp 14,000 a liter.
ROAD
Sydney

'Tempo' loses battle -- July 04, p. 1

The judges should learn the right interpretation of and the justified legal application of the law in order to make a good judicial decision in compliance with international jurisprudence.

As long as they lack these, you can expect such unsatisfying decisions. An intensive post-academic course would be very helpful.
SUTAN SJARBAINI
Jakarta

Skyscrapers -- July 05, p. 3

You cannot place the antennas too high in dense areas. You need around 25-30 meters only. Skyscrapers are over 100 meters and not good for base transceiver stations (BTS). Six to 10 floors are ideal, giving around 20 to 40 meters in height. The skyscrapers are covered with indoor BTS solutions.
JOHN MILFRED
Jakarta

Plane crash -- June 29, p. 1

It is very sad and unexpected news. Let me express my gratitude that I had an opportunity to work directly under him for a couple of months when I was at Rolta in 2005-2006. He was a nice gentleman. He had such a great promising career and it is sad to hear of its sudden end.

I express my condolences and deepest sympathies to the families and friends of Mahendra Kumar Bahuguna.
NAVANEET
New Delhi

It's really hard to believe even now that our dear Bahuguna, or Mahendra Kumar, is no more. This has yet to sink in, even though I attended his funeral on July 3.

It was touching to find his friends Mani and Navendu had come specially from Dubai for the funeral. Mani had first gone to Singapore and then accompanied the body to Hardwar.

What a selfless, helpful and a gem of a person Bahuguna was. He was indeed a true friend. What a tremendous personal loss it's for me. His son Nadin is only 5. What a terrible tragedy. May God give solace to Tripti Bhabhi and all other family members.
VIVEK GAUTAM
Kharagpur, India

I just cannot believe that Mahendra, known fondly as MKB, is no more! A very good guru for me when I worked with him for various mapping projects. My heartfelt condolences to Mahendra's family. May his soul rest in peace.
NM, AMARNATH
New Delhi

A personal loss to me. I owe my professional life to Bahuguna. He added another dimension to it. I met with him two years back in Bahrain and even there he explored the possibility of doing aerial surveys in Bahrain. A dedicated fellow.

I have very fond memories of him since the Rolta days and will never forgot him. I will always remember his smiling face. May God give sufficient strength to his family to overcome such a loss.
NEERAJ DIXIT
Bahrain

Jakarta's latest fashion judge! -- June 29, p. 7

It is very true. As a regular club-goer myself sometimes I wonder why there are not many men dressed in more revealing ways. Of course I enjoy seeing some flesh from opposite sex, rather than always seeing women in their bare outfits.

But I guess clubs lack knowledge that for men to dress dashingly can grab attention and attraction from the (female) crowd as well, which will make the party ambience more alive and balanced.

I think they just don't trust the way men dress here and a considered, stylish singlet belongs in the inappropriate category to cut the story short.
R. ROSEMARY RIESEL
Jakarta

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