Your comments on the performance of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who will complete his first-five-year term next week.
Rather than talking about the past, it would be better for us to discuss about his next term, because he will be sworn in on Oct. 20. And he needs support from all Indonesians for his success.
Nur Ainun. B
Surakarta, Central Java
The fact that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has been elected by the people for a second five-year term, with an overwhelming majority vote is clear proof that his performance in his first term was deemed a success.
It is quite understandable that he could has not yet been able to achieve the ultimate goal of creating a welfare state, which is a just and prosperous society. I would expect him to be more decisive in his second term, and wish him good luck in his efforts.
Soebadjo Soetadji
Jakarta
He has succeeded in some aspects, such as education, justice, law enforcement, foreign policies, but has failed in economic sectors, security, home politics and monetary handling.
Usaha Tarigan
Kabanjahe, North Sumatra
I think in his first term SBY has been successful in maintaining economic growth between 6 and 7 percent, except this year because of the global economic down turn, which caused economic growth to drop to an estimated 4.2 to 4.5 percent.
His administration has maintained stability in security and political sectors to create a conducive environment for foreign investment.
In terms of social welfare, many people have access to education, healthcare, housing, etc. But the government has failed to solve a number of problems like reducing unemployment and poverty.
Abdul Rahim
Tengarang, Banten
President SBY has failed to eradicate corruption. He has failed to integrate relevant state institutions to fight against corruption. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and police should have been important forces to combat corruption, but currently both institutions have been hampered by their own problems.
Meanwhile, there are still a number of issues that should be followed up, such as the bribery as disclosed by Agus Condro, a former legislator.
I understand that corruption is a difficult problem and is not easily to solve, but if all state institutions unite to fight these illegal practices, we can eradicate them.
Heru
Jakarta
