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Poll of Indonesian Human Rights Practices. For over six decades, Indonesia has acknowledged Human Rights in its Constitutions, and as a consequence of a number of UN Human Rights Convention, Indonesian Government has ratified a number of UN Human Rights-related Conventions, namely the Convention on elimination of Race Discrimination 1965 in 1999, Convention on Civil Rights and Politics 1966 (in 2005), Convention Economy, Social and Culture 1966 (2005), Convention on Elimination of Discrimination Against Woman 1979 (1984), Convention Against Torture 1984 (1998), Convention on Rights of Child 1989 (1990) and Convention on Protection for Migrant Workers 1990 (in progress). For the level of people’ satisfaction over the government performances in various area of life towards the people of Indonesia (with 230 million population spread into 13,000 island with 450 different dialogues and 60 different major tribes in 33 provinces with 30 different political parties), respondents are posed with choices of satisfied, unsatisfied, and abstain. The lowest is for equality before the law with 16,1% (for satisfied), 81,6% (for unsatisfied) and 2,3% (for abstain), while the next lower figure is for proper job (21,9%-77,3%-0,8%), proper education (35,3-63,5-1,0), proper housing (36,4-61,4-2,2), proper health (40,0-59,2-0,8), proper security (40,5-57,1-2,4), adequate freedom to unite (43,5-44,5-12,0), proper food (45,7-53,2-1,1). However, the Indonesian people has its reward of satisfaction for the freedom to express and to speak (59,5-36,6-3,9) and the freedom of faith and religion 79,5-18,7-1,8). In particular questions, respondents are posed to their current jobs, where the figure shows unsatisfactory of 89,6% from unlawful termination possibilities, 84,6% for their work protection on contractual basis, 83,5% for their current wage and, 70,9% from unlawful action by big corporations. A better figure is of school termination, where the last 5 years remain below 5% annually (2003/04-2004/05-2005/06-2006/07-2007/08) for those at the elementary to high school thanks to the government 20% of its annual national budget education program, except those at university level increased significantly from 5%-7,5%-12,5%-12,5%-18%, respectively. The current Poll in respond to the Human Rights Day 12 December 2009 in Indonesia, was held a national circulation newspaper with 814 respondents with minimum age of 17 years, at 10 big cities on proportional basis, shall however do not represent the national perception.

[November 2009]

Poll on Reformation of Law Institutions and Law Public Officers. The poll was held by a national circulation newspaper earlier November 2009, at four subjects. The first is of the public opinion towards the general performances of 3 Law Institutions, namely the Police, Public Attorney and Ministry of Justice, where public are in general satisfied of the task-handling performance of the police at 32,6%, the Public Attorney at 24,3% and Ministry of Justice at 27,2%, but more are not satisfied at 65,4%- 69,3%-62,3% and abstain 2,0%-6,4%-10,5%, respectively. Further, public are of the opinion toward the Police performance in handling crimes (57,0% are satisfied, 42,3% not satisfied, and 0,7% abstain), in drugs extermination (66,2%, 33,2% and 0,6%), in combating terrorism (84,2%, 14,9% and 0,9%), then in eliminating corruption-collusion and nepotism (26,4%, 71,0% and 2,6%), respectively. In particular, public also has its image toward policemen, a significant increase and decrease chart of 0 (very low) to 80 (good) scale over the last 9 years from 2001 to 2009, as it shows good images (40-25-42-37-55-52-49-46-45-42), bad (50-65-47-55-35-45-46-50-55), while abstain remain stable below 10 scale, respectively. Lastly, is the poll of public perception of a better or worst institution performance towards the Public Attorney over the last 11 years (since the reformation 1998), where 32,8% sees it is better, 14,2% says it remain good, 22,4% says remain bad, 24,2 for worse and 6,4% abstain, while for the police institution its says 43,9%-13,2%-19,6%-22,2%-1,1%, respectively. The poll held by the R&D of the said newspaper on 10-12 November 2009 out of 823 randomed respondents of minimum age of 17 at 10 big cities in Indonesia, shall however do not represent national perception over the poll.

[September 2009]

Increase of Public Satisfaction Level on Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’ Administrator Performances; The survey by Lembaga Survei Indonesia (LSI) on 18-28 July 2009, was held randomly to 1.270 respondents all around Indonesia. On the national security and public order issues, only 55% respondent gave positive response (July 2009), as to compare to 67% (May 2009), which may caused by the bombing incident 17 July 2009. On the Economics and educations issues, there is an increase to 59% (July 2009) as to compare to 29% (September 2008). On the war against corruption, 84% (July 2009) are satisfied as to compare to only 45% (September 2007), and particular 84%. respondents agreed that the government is capable on eradicating corruption. In general, 85% of the public are satisfied with SBY’s performance as president, while only 63% satisfy with Jusuf Kalla (JK) performances as Vice President.

Public are satisfied with Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’ performance as President of the Republic of Indonesia. Based on the survey conduct by Indo Barometer, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY)’s performances are even better then the performances of vice president, Jusuf Kalla (JK) and the parliament. In general, the public satisfaction reaches 90.4%, while for JK is 67%. Meanwhile, the satisfaction for the parliament performance on 2004-2009 periods reaches 51.4%. Public are satisfied with SBY’s performance on politics and law enforcement sectors, as his policies on these sectors considered better then the previous administrator. The public satisfaction on politics policy reach 88.9%, 88% for law enforcement, 85.4% in social sector, 81,9% in security, 78,8% for foreign affairs, and 76.2% for economy.

[August 2009]

Transparency Indonesia Poll 2008: Indonesian Police the Most Corrupt Institution. The survey held in 2008 along the year 2008 of 3.841 respondents (2.371 business stakeholders, 1,074 public servants and 396 public figure) at 50 cities of 33 provincial and 17 big cities shows that, out of 1.218 interaction, 48% deals with bribery to the police at the amount approximately of Rp 2,273,000 each. The second most corrupt is the office of custom. where out of 423 interactions, 41% deals with bribe at the amount of Rp3,272,000 each. The third is the Immigration Office with 353 interactions, where 34% deals with bribe at the amount of Rp 2,802,000 each. The court rank to 8 out of 15 government institution but rank the first in the amount of bribe. where 204 interactions, 30% deals with bribe at the amount of Rp 102,412,000 each. In the scope of area, Yogyakarta listed the lowest corrupt city with Perception Corruption Index of 6,43, followed by Palangkaraya (6,1), Banda Aceh (5,87), Jambi (5,57) and Mataram (5,41). The most corrupt city are Kupang ((2,97), Tegal (3,32), Manokwari (3,39), Kendari (3,43) and Purwokerto..

Poll on Nationalism. In its 64th independence anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, statehood and patriotism remain relevant in the Indonesia history. A national circulation newspaper held its poll over nationalism to 845 Indonesian respondents age of 17 at most big cities all over Indonesia, where it is found that nationalism has been increased significantly to 83,6% in 2009 as to compare to 68,1% (2008s), 65,9% (2007), 67,0% (2006), 76,5% (2005) and 94,1% (2004). interestingly, nationalism remain strong be it for people living in the most populous island of Java at 54,9% , while outside Java is a bit stronger of 55,0%. In response to recent various social situation in Indonesia, respondents are aware that solidarity remain strong (34,1%), weaken (60,7%), tolerance of races is still strong (50,5%) but also weaken (42,9%), but the good news is that tolerance of different religion remain strong (57,1%), but also weak (37,1%). The recent political turbulances, economy downturn and terror attacks however in turn creates more social bound to Indonesians, as the pride being Indonesia as one nation remain unbreakable from time to time.

[June 2009]

Corruption Survey at the Indonesian Parliament and Judicial Insitution: Transparency International Indonesia (TII). The TII Survey on behalf of Gallup International placed both the above Indonesian institutions as the most corrupt Institution. The Survey was held in between 11-20 November 2008 with 500 respondents on the age of 16 and above, where 300 of the respondents are in Jakarta while the rest are in Surabaya. This survey was also held in 69 countries. The object in this survey are political parties, public services, Parliament, private sector, judicial institution, and media. Score 1 are given to the institution without corruption and 5 are given to the most corrupt institution. The survey results are: Parliament (4.4), judicial institution (4.1), political party and public service (4.0), private sector (3.2), and the last one media (2.3). The parliament score is up 0.3 from 2007, while the judicial institution score remain steady.

[May 2009]

Jakarta and West Java are on the Top List the Most Corrupted Provinces. The research conduct by Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) based on the data from the Attorney General Office - AGO, the Indonesian Finance Supervisory Body- BPK, media, and public report, in 2008 there were 275 corruption cases found in 9 provinces, with potential Rp. 18,72 billion state loss. Those nine provinces are Jakarta, Banten, West Java (both next to Jakarta), Central Celebes, West Sumatra, Central Java, East Java, West Nusa Tenggara, and East Nusa Tenggara. The corruption cases are mostly in the government sector (111 cases), in infrastructure sector (50 cases), and education sector (36 cases). From an institution side, the executive is the most corrupted with 275 cases, private company (27), and legislative (17). Actors on the corruption cases mostly are the executive (403 persons), legislative body (127), and private company (122). The biggest state loss potential are in the banking sector (Rp. 9.49 billion), government sector (Rp. 2.9 billion), and infrastructure (Rp. 1.1 billion). The biggest state loss is Rp. 9 billion from the central bank, Rp. 8.5 billion from the executive, and Rp. 572 billion from the state enterprise.

[March 2009]

Government Departments Slashed Down: A Suggestion. The suggestion is based on the incomparable and inefficient of state budget to its outcome, performance and result of the said departments, such as the Department of Women Empowerment. The said department is perceived as very low and useless. In most developed countries, there are less than 20 departments only, where in Indonesia reached total 34 Ministries (of 21 Departments, 10 Coordinating Ministries and 3 State Ministries). The over capacity of departments and ministries are also seen merely as power consensus between political parties and the incumbent to maintain their existence and political presence. As part of the idea, the minister Government Officer Empowerment also emphasize to change the structure but most importantly is to change the mindset of the government officer from being the 'power holder' into 'people servant', from 'the authority' to 'take the role'.

Legal Notes: Since the power shift of reformation in 1998, numerous attempt to change the mindset of government officers has been implemented, from compulsory of annual wealth report, taxation, fair and transparent recruitment, merit systems, to signing of pact of integrity, but only small progress been made. So far, a number department since 2004 has been a pilot project where success implementation has find its result trough fair, competitive, and transparent recruitment at the Central Bank, Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Finance, KPK, the Judicial Committee, and the Constitutional Court. The said institutions has outperformed other departments, where the qualified, the best and the brightest staffs are those who took the seat, and enjoyed better salaries and privileges, including the pride of the right attitude to serve and to work hard. Most importantly are their willing to listen and to act.

[February 2009]

Department of Education to Provide 5,500 Master Degree Scholarship for Lecturers. The competitive 5,500 seats are aimed at lecturers at all universities in Indonesia, where half of total 155,000 lecturers hold bachelor degree only. The figure at the department of education, those bachelor degree lecturers 65% are at the private universities, and 35% at public universities. The Law of Teacher and Lecturers 14 year 2005 stipulate that both are categorized into professions, and to be a qualified as lecturer, lecturers must meet the qualification both to pass national exam certification (leading to professional licenses) and a minimum qualification to hold a master degree to teach at bachelor degree.

[January 2009]

Rp.23.5 million per Anti Corruption Case Legal Settlement in KPK. Chairman of the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) stated that, the said average amount is needed by commission to solve one case from investigation to rulings, each. Until today KPK has used Rp.1 Billion out of Rp.9 billion of available fund. The information is released to respond the General Attorney statement, which stated that KPK used Rp.400 million for their operational fund, meanwhile attorney office only used Rp.15 million. KPK so far in the year 2008, KPK finalized 70 investigations, 47 examinations, 39 prosecutions and 41 executions.

Polls: Police Bribed Frequently, Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Will Supervise Police Department. Police Department stands in the first place as the most-bribed institution according Transparency International Indonesia (TII) polling verse. KPK Deputy Director on Actions Division further said that KPK will immediately enter the domain of Police Department to supervise it. The TII survey on 15 Government institutions has put Police Department in the 1^st rank, which out of 1.218 respondents, 48 percent businessman admit that they have ever bribe a police. The Customs Office is in the 2^nd place. 41 percent from 423 respondents admit that they have ever blackmailed by the Customs Office. The total amount of those blackmail money from this institution have reaches Rp 327 million. In the next position in a row there is Immigration Office, Highway and Traffic Department (DLLAJR), City Administrator, National Defense, and PERLINDO. The most interesting case is the Justice Institution. Even though there are only 30 percent from 204 respondents admiting that they have ever blackmailed by this institution, but the total amount of this blackmail money is fantastic, reaching Rp 102, 4 million. KPK gave its appreciation for survey conducted by TII on public service, which is line with 2009 KPK’s priority to emphasize on the public services. KPK will utilize the TII survey, where the survey shows community perception on public services.

State Funds Are Saved from Corruption. For the last couple of years many corruption case has been taken care by Indonesia state legal officers, namely Indonesian Police Office (Polri), Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), and public prosecutor (AGO). In year 2004 corruption case handled by those three legal institutes which was in investigation level are 311 cases (Police Office), 523 cases (Public Prosecutor) and 2 cases (KPK). In 2005 the figure is 215, 546 and 12, respectively. The figure for 2006 was increasing, as much as 225, 588 and 26 respectively. In 2007 there is a decrease down to 155, 636 and 23 cases. While the figure until November 2008 is 189, 850 and 47 cases. Most corruptor finally ends up in prison including paying fines and returning the corrupted money. According to the latest survey, for the last 4 years there are a lot of state fund were saved by the amount of Rp. 859.762.538.773 (from Polri), Rp.8.001.138.805.489 (from the AGO) and Rp.476.456.872.901 (from KPK). The details of the amount of money from those three legal institutions, from cases which already legal binding is as much as USD 18.000.000 (AGO) and Rp. 476.456.872.901 (KPK). At the investigation level, state budget which were return are Rp. 859.762.538.773 (Polri) and Rp.2.933.978.848.169,78 (AGO). As much as Rp.139.882.439.209 has been return by the AGO from the expropriation. However, the number remain questionable, where most people believe that KPK has done far and much better than two other institutions.

[December 2008]

Malaysians still Contribute High Crime Against Humanity towards Indonesian Domestic Workers in Malaysia. According to the Indonesian Consulate Offices and Embassy in Malaysia, the data shows that most cases occurred and complained by Indonesian domestic workers by their Malaysian employers, are the unpaid salaries by the Malaysians mostly in Kuala Lumpur with 235 cases in 2008, where the figure decreased than 2007 (231) but worst in 2006 (310). In the last three years back, the statistic shows that other problems explained by the Indonesian workers are that the works are too hard, with figure of 34 complains in 2008, 87 (2007) and 97 (2006). Fraud by the employers are 33 cases (2008), 51 (2007) and 56 (2006), dismissal 10-39-22, for 3 years back respectively; no working adjustment 0-123-153, tortured by the employer 42-106-141, abandoned 8-17-14, below age trafficked 36-19-20. The new crimes in 2008 committed by Malaysians also shown as, employing them as prostitutes 22), employing them for two mistress 11.

Poll: Public Service and Public Safety in Jakarta. The majority of respondent stated that compared to other public services, security services is still disappointing. The citizens of Jakarta admitted extra precaution remain needed in public places, such as bus stop, train station, harbor and highway. According to October 2008 statistics, crimes committed reached 40.124 cases. The major causes to these are the limited of human resources availability, in spite of life pressure socially or economically, triggered by the violence as shown on television. 77% of respondent see that, bus station is one of the place extremely dangerous for crime, followed by airport (85.0%), traditional market (66.5%), highway (49.9%), train station (40.4%), harbor (37.1%) and house and its surroundings (89.9%). Other polls on public services shows significant quality progress, where citizen found no hassle in obtaining or renewing their Identity Card at the local government institutions, as to compare to 10 years ago in 1998. The figure shows 22 % in 2008 compared to 40% (1998) of respondent are compelled to utilize agents to do so, causing them extra expenses, the same figure applied in obtaining driving license and car registration (20% in 2008 to 58% in 1998). Both quality of services also gained positive responses for ID card from 58% compared to 29% in 1998, for driving license, the service is 60% better compared to 52% in 1998.

Police Officer Committed to Crime, increased by 17%. The statistics shows the figure is 6.610 (2008) an increase of 17% from 5.436 (2007), according to the Head of Profession Division and Security of Police Center Station in Jakarta. The types of crime mostly are misuse of authority and leaving duty area without permit. The full figure shows that in 2007, violations committed are by 4 high rank police officers, 147 senior police officers, 561 junior police officers, 4.648 second year officer, 33 freshmen and 48 government officials. Compared to 2008, the figures are 122, 610, 5.767, 41 and 25, respectively. On a provincial basis, the big 5 rank for violations in 2007 are North Sumatra, East Java, West Java, Lampung and South East of Sulawesi. For the year 2008 are West Java, Middle Java, Jogjakarta, East Java, and South Sulawesi. Besides discipline violation, the variants includes late for office, and uniform tidiness, where the figure in are 12.776 cases (2007) and 39.751 cases (2008).

[November 2008]

Poll: Mapping Out-New Voters. The presidential and legislative election 2009 is ripe, as shown by positive response by new voters, where it appears most of 86.4% will vote. However, a decrease of 5% is shown by age 22-29 years and 30-40 group of age. A worst figure of 79,3% are also shown by the group of age more than 41 years old. From all group of ages, only 1.5% of respondent knew almost all existed political parties, this is mainly because of poor socialization by new parties. The main reasons to vote by the new voters are mapped as: fulfilling their obligation as an citizen (67.4%), winning one of the political party (11.8%), a new experience (9%), just for fun (0.9%), etc. If the legislative election is held today, as much as 33.9% new voters are not yet decided which political party they shall choose. Furthermore, as much as 49% of respondents of new voter will choose big parties such as Golkar Party, Democrat Party, PDIP, and PKS. New voters are easily influenced by sort of interests such as parents, friends, relative, neighbors, mass media (60-67%), poster or brochure and internet (0.5-2%). According to respondents, programs that needs to be developed to attract them, are more on education and health (30.8%), prosperity (21.3%), and economy issues (13.1%).

[October 2008]

Poll of 48 Months of SBY Administration. The Poll was held by a national circulation newspaper in mid October, where the President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono administration image remain high at 65% compared to 47,8% in his 45 months administration. The indicators are as viewed by its 67% respondents’ satisfactory, such as in economy increased significantly from 31.1% Iin 45 months) to 46,8% (in 48 months), social welfare increased from 42,6% to 55,5%, politics increased to 57,3%, law enforcement remain stable at 49%. Decrease are of politics and security down from 57,3% to 39,7% in spite of the increase of SBY’s popularity to 81,4%, where respondents perceived his administration image remain excellent. At least half of the respondents of 54,5% are in favor to re-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for next term President of Indonesia, if the election is held today.

[August 2008]

Poll: KPK Performance for Corruption Extermination The poll published by a national circulation newspaper was held by an NGO - the Indonesian Corruption Watch-ICW. According to ICW, the first 5 years (2002-2007) 59 persons were brought to the anti corruption court from various professions, such as senior government officers (22 persons), member of the Commissions and Secretary General (12), businessmen (10), Governors/Majors (5), staffs of the Supreme Court (5), ex-Ministers (2), lawyers (2) and public attorneys (1). On the amount of state loss-handled, 30 cases involving state loss of Rp1billion to Rp20 billion, null/void loss (20 cases), over Rp100 billion loss (5 cases), Rp61 billion to 80 billion loss (3 cases) and Rp21 billion to Rp40 billion loss (2 cases). On a sectoral basis (December 2007 to Juli 2008), the government officer or the executive are at the most corrupt (6 persons), followed by the legislative (6), private entities (4), banking (3), state enterprises/state commissions/public attorney (each 1). The government has also provided at least 6 laws since 1999, to fully support KPK moves, including the right to eavesdrop/ tapping phone lines of a suspect. Also recently, the KPK has publicly announced a new uniform for a corruption suspect during trials/sessions.

Poll: Foreign Investors Control Over Indonesia Economy. The poll held by Setara Institute of 800 respondents age of 17 to 22 in May 2008 shows, that 60,8 percent believe that foreign investors took control the Indonesian economy. The young generation suggested that Indonesia as a nation must take over the control as President Evo Morales of Bolivia did to his country particularly in oil mining. The poll also shows low expectation of 57 percent domestic capability to compete with foreign entrepreneurs, and of 50,7 percent did not agree privatization of potential state enterprises. 56,85 percent respondents also perceive there is an economy draw back in the last 10 years, proven by 76 percent sees development are not for the poor and 60,9 percent believe developments are not in concordance to the Indonesia Constitution in protecting main natural resources and entities for the people' prosperity. In foreign investment, however, an Indonesian economist Chatib Basri from the University of Indonesia argued, that the survey did not meet the review issued by a number of international organization, OECD, IFC, and the world bank who considered Indonesia as a close country for foreign investors due to its updated Investment Law and negative list, ranked Indonesia at 135 out of 170 in open economy index.

[June 2008]

Poll on Indonesian Police Performance. Following the police overreaction, low performance and unprofessional conduct towards students demonstration at a university in Indonesia causing one student death as a result of police' abuse recently, an Indonesian national circulation newspaper held its poll. The public opinion (61,3%) are in the above opinion in general. In particular, the public perception are very low towards police performance in solving crime (57,5%-unsatisfied, 42,2%-satisfied , and 0,2%-abstain), handling terrorism (52,1%-46%-1,9%), handling corruption (74,8%-24,5%-0,7%), Human Rights Violation (74,3%-23,3%-2,4%), cases involving government officers or member of the police (76,9%-21,2%-1,9%), traffic violation (61,5%-37,3%-1,2%), traffic jams (58,4%-41,0%-0,6%). The public only slightly perceive police are capable at handling traffic accident (46,7%-50,71,6%). On the image, the public perceive policemen are bad in reputation (50,6%) against good reputation (46,7%) and abstain (2,7%) in year 2008, a significant reduce from year 2005 (37,2%-55,2% and 9,8%). Year 2005 is the lowest reaching 57,8%.

Poll on President SBY Popularity. The poll held by IndoBarometer at 33 major cities in Indonesia with 1200 respondents, shows that people now are more in favour for Megawati Soekarnoputri as president if the presidential election is held today (26,1%) rather than President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (19,1%). The poll also shows that Susilo' are less favourable for the second term 2009-2014 (50,6% against 31,3%). the major cause for being infavour is the policy to increase oil prices last May 2008, where previously in June 2007 people have more confident toward Susilo (49,5% against not in favor 33,3%). In respond to the next election in June 2009, people has 10 president candidates (from top to low) Megawati (30,4%), Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (20,7%), Wiranto (9,3%), Sultan Hamengkubuwono (8,8%), Abudrrahman wahid (6,0%), Hidayat Nur Wahid (4,9%), Amien Rasi (4,3%), Prabowo Subianto (1,8%), Sutiyoso (1,3%0 and Yusuf Kalla (1,1%). Of the first three top candidates, it seems that the Indonesian People' choice remain have faith candidates from the army.

[May 2008]

Poll 10 years of Reformation. Another national circulation news papers in Indonesia held its poll by 871 respondents from 6-7 May 2008, shows that generally 75% of respondents shows their great concern over the economy slow down since Reformation 1998. It is the government they blame to cut subsidies for foods, wheat flour, sugar, corn, fish in 1998, and soon to cut subsidy for premium and kerosene. Welfare State in terms of feeding people, lost its meanings when the government fails to secure its people from hunger and unemployment as shown by 50,5% respondents, while 19,7% are for legal supremacy failure and 16,5% for social and welfare failure. Nevertheless, still big numbers of respondents thank reformation for its freedom of speech and to unite. Further, 10 year Reformation 1998 shows positive responses for better security and politics (35,1%), law enforcement (17,7%), social and public access (14,5%), and economy (4,1%). Failure of reformation also shown, where government fails in economy (50,5%), law enforcement (19,7%), social and welfare (16,5%), politics and security (5,4%) and in general (2,1%). Generally respondents find pessimism for a better Indonesia in 5 years ahead (53,6%) pinpointing the unclear of national future plan (66,8%). The 4 amendment of the constitution and the strengthening of public institutions are merely normative, where politicians remain unaware to put great concern over the people. Regional autonomy brought local politics competition, instead of independency and growth for the people.

[April 2008]

Poll of 10 year of Reformation. The poll held by demos, a research institute in human rights and democracy, shows a fundamental change reduce from 74% in 2004 to 66% in 2007 for freedom to embrace religion, language and culture, also a significant reduce from 74% in 2004 to 60% in 2006 for freedom of speech, to unite and to engage into an organization. This is as a result that democracy in Indonesia are viewed in various form, different paradigm of democracy by the people, and also that democracy find it obstacle from economy policies in terms of globalization. Therefore, a new rigid and solid policy in law and government must win over economy policy. However, significant progress is clearly shown by the actions towards new laws and regulations, significant corruption extermination, less abuse of powers by government officials, and the obedience of law by government officials and public officials.

Poll on Government Legal Officers. The poll held earlier in March 2008 by 867 respondents at 13 major cities in Indonesia shows public disappointment towards legal officers performance these days, where 73,2% perceive no public service are free from corruption by its officers, legal officers in particular. The General Attorney’s Office and Police Institution was receive 95,4% and 73,4% of distrust, respectively. Indonesian Anti Corruption (KPK) also receive 73,4%, following the arrest of its member (a police retiree) for a graft and blackmailing during a corruption investigation by a state enterprise, last February 2008. Again it is the General Attorney Office and Police Institution were those who did not commit to corruption extermination by 84,7% and 81,2% respectively, including the Supreme Court (75,3%), the Court (82,2%), and KPK (67,2%). Almost half respondents (55,2%) do not trust the commitment to combat corruption in general in contrary to 42,7% who remain in trust. Of the image, General Attorneys good image increase from 29,3% up from 22,3% last year the same period. Even worse, 74,4% respondents distrust the court. It is now the public compel the renewal of new tougher bill of anti corruption, since they perceive the current laws and regulation is good since its inception in 1998, but did not sufficiently implemented. A new credible and accountable legal officer is a must.

Poll on Member of the Parliament. The polls, generally shows significant perception, where 822 respondents (over 17 years of age at 10 big cities) low trust is shown for member' appearance during sessions (24% trust compared to 70,4% distrust), too much travel abroad than being at office (74,2% agree to 22,9% disagree), do not aware for people' criticism (69,2% to 27,4%) and always request additional facilities (agree 75,9%-disagree 22,4%).

[January 2008]

39 months of Susilo BY Administration: Decrease of Economy Confidence. The Poll held by a national circulation newspaper on 15-17 January 2008 with 1356 respondents at the age of minimum 17 years at 33 Major Provincial Cities, shows that people are less confident on the government ability to resolve economy downturn. In economy, the poll shows significant decrease of confidence from 77,5% (July 2005) to 64,2% (October 2005) to 49,9% (January 2008). Public dissatisfaction on government control of the hike of prices, increased from 76% (November 2007) to 82% (January 2008). International price hikes of rice, fuel, and kerosene, directly affected the increase of food prices where most people are affected, causing increase of poor people from 35,10 millions (early 2006) to 39,5% (January 2008). These affects SBY administration image decrease from 74,9% (November 2007) to 74,6% (January 2008).

2007, 2006, 2005:

[December 2007]

Indonesian Police is the Most Corrupt Institution. Following the findings by the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), where the Indonesian Police Institution is on top of human rights violation, now the International Transparency (TI) has its another findings. The score for Indonesia police is the highest of 4,2, compared to the Indonesian parliament and judicial body and political parties (4,1 and 4,0 respectively). The key finding factors in Indonesia in 3 years in row 2005-2007, found the scores are 4,0-4,2-4,2 (police), 4,0-4,2-4,1 (parliament and judiciary) and 4,2-4,1-4,0 (political parties). The identified problems is of perception, where most people think corruption is defined only for state loss, far from the legal definition covering also bribe, authority misconduct, gifts, a promise to give, and others under the Indonesian Corruption Law. In respect to the corruption extermination by 6 independent and government institutions, the Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla recently also shows his confusion of how confident Indonesia corruptors these days until found guilty by the court and imprisoned. The poll held in Indonesia with 1,010 respondents in big cities in Indonesia , out of 63,199 respondents at 60 countries held by TI.

[November 2007]

The Role of ASEAN in the Eye of Indonesians. The signing of ASEAN Charter on the 13^th ASEAN Summit conference in Singapore on 20 November 2007, become a milestone of ASEAN for a new beginning of the establishment of a better-managed organization. ASEAN charter will serve as a guidance of interest by ASEAN member countries though the poll shows low expectation of the ability of ASEAN to materialize the Charter. Respondents also perceive a pessimistic attitude over the ability of ASEAN to support a clean government of member countries (69.4%) and to ensure to uphold the law (53.6%). The majority (as mush as 78.3%) are confident that social and culture sector is more likely to be materialized. Positives appreciation is shown by 76.2% respondents in the ASEAN' ability to support the security in the south east region. Meanwhile, 69.9% respondents are optimistic the ability of ASEAN to establish an ASEAN economic community (AEC) 2015. More than 47.2% in contrary to 48,5% of respondents think that ASEAN has yet not succeeded in showing their role to make the region a new economic power. The role of ASEAN in supporting democratization process is also negative, Myanmar issue in particular, where 38.5% perceive ASEAN plays a minimum part in the dispute. 58.3% believed ASEAN also plays a minimum role in dealing with disputes borders. 62.7% respondents stated that ASEAN as an organization doesn’t give much help in combating women and child trafficking in the region. The recent poll was held by an Indonesian national circulation newspapers with 839 respondents over 17 years old in 10 big cities in Indonesia.

Poll on Military Service. The Indonesian Department of Defense' plan to introduce new law on civil service under the strategic component reserve attract positive responses of 69,5% support by respondents at 10 big cities in Indoneisa, recently. Respondents grounds are their full awareness on potential threat toward Indonesia as a nation, which is remain high (58,6%), threat from its neighbor in particular (60%). Though 65% relied the national defense on Indonesia military, in turn they are doubtful on the quality of war machines (59,6%) and its personnel (55%). An optimistic figure of 42,9% civilians are ready to join the service, though 50,2% are not. Interestingly, Papua (31,6%) rank the highest in percentage to join when civil mobilization is required in the event of state defense of emergency, followed by Surabaya, Jakarta, Makassar and Padang (14,5%, 13,2%, 12,5% and 11,5% respectively). Indonesian military and police are those on top to support the new law (85,7%), followed by government officers (77,4%), private individuals and businessmen (each 69,8%) and students (66,4%). The poll was held by a national circulation newspaper with 850 respondents at 10 major cities in Indonesia.

[October 2007]

World Food Day, 16 October 2007. The event reminds Indonesians that since 1998, following the 1994 WTO trade liberalization, Indonesia turn to be a net importer of foods as a result of import surges, such as beef (85% import surge in 2000), rice (84% in 1998), corn (72% in 2000), and sugar (50% in 1999) and chicken (121% import surge in 1999). The volume of import for 10 food products in 1996-2005 shows significant increase reaching USD 1.6 billion, annually. These are as a result of agricultural subsidies by developed countries to its farmer, such as 80% by OECD, protection at 34% by the European Union, South Korea (73%), Norway (66%), Japan (64%). Protection and subsidies are the keywords for developed countries to maintain transnational companies - TNC control over the world's food supply. Products protected varied from rice (5.43), sugar (2.04) and milk (1.85). It means, the price are dumped, an unfair trade practices under the WTO rules. TNCs took control of 16 food products around the world, a limited type of wheat, rice, corn and nuts, instead of maintaining other foods grows in a number of developing countries.

Cartel Identified on Indonesian Drugs Industries. A new presidential regulation drafted to allow the government and judicial officers to proceed the business and exterminate the cartel and drugs businesses. Minister of Health Siti Fadillah Supari also stresses out that, the findings by a number of research institutes shows, the current drugs businesses created high price of drugs reaching 5 to 200% from the original price distorted by at least 8 points of distributions (factories, wholesalers, retailers, selling point, outlets, and consumers). The cartel involves 5 major drug factories, 200 small and medium size drugs factories, 1,500 distributors, 6,500 pharmacies, 3,000 drug stores, thousands of hospitals and clinics. The enormous profit hit the consumers badly, the poor in particular. The results to avail them to buy, the research also shows that 77% out of 257 respondents buy imitated drugs, where such 40% imitated drug are supplied at 600 drug stores.

[August 2007]

Poll of the Member of the Parliament' Performance. The poll held in commemorating its 62 years of its rule in the Indonesian lawmaking and politics. Since reformation 1998, the parliament have undergone significant changes, where member are more educated, younger, and with various background of professions. The Parliament also empowered to take over the control for lawmaking (77 new laws since 2004 for the member for the period of 2004-2009). However, 78% (or 60 laws) of such laws are under the initiative of the government instead by the member of parliament. Respondents perceive that the law qualities degrade since a number of laws (law 22/2004, 27/2004, 32/2004) wholly annulled by the Constitution Court, with argument the laws are in contrary to the constitution. Respondents also are in view that parliament members are less able to control the government (76,3%), less able to well-function (65,6%), less able to respond to public needs (66,7%), less able to be the forefront for national politic accelerator (64%), less able to uphold human rights issues (71,5%), and only aware of its own politic party representation (66,9%). In spite of the above, member of parliaments' images are negative, since they always being absent for hearings (70,4%), late to attend hearings (68,4%), too many trips abroad (74,2%), critism-prove (69,2%). In general, the positive image remain below 30% since they took the seat in 2001. The poll by 822 -
1.379 respondents shall however, do not represent general national perceptions.

Judges and public Attorneys at the lowest for Obedience Rate. This is in relation to the compulsory report of their personal wealth according to the Indonesian Corruption Extermination Body - KPK, where judges and public attorneys are those the lowest (only 43,77% out of 20.991 staffs) after the government officers, member of the parliament and state enterprises executives, where the statistic obedience rate are 67,564% (out of 61.809 staffs), 70,06% (out of 23.78 staffs) and 73,09% (out of 7413 staffs), respectively.

[July 2007]

Foreign Investment Increased at 18.21%The above figure from the Indonesian Coordination Board of Investment (BKPM) is for the January-May 2007 period, which reached USD 3,7 billion of 401 projects. In 2006 it reached only USD 3,13 billion of 377 projects, respectively. In 2007 BKPM expects the investment will reach USD 19,79 billion.

[June 2007]

Indonesia - Japan Finalized Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The Discussion Record was signed in Tokyo on 22 June 2007, official agreement is expected to be signed in August by both Presidents. Indonesia will play the role for production centre not only for Japan market, but also the region through establishment of Manufacturing Industrial Development Center for the component manufacturing for automotive, electronic and engines to meet Japan' standards. Zero percent tariffs applied to 91% of Indonesian export to Japan, where in turn Indonesia reduce them at 30%. In labor issues, internship of 3-4 years in Japan will be open for hospitality industries. The trade between Japan-Indonesia in 2006 reached USD 12,2 billion for oil & gas to Japan, where in turn USD5,4 billion for non-oil and gas to Indonesia.

[May 2007]

Poll on 9 years of Reformation in Indonesia. The poll held by a national circulation newspapers by 875 respondents in 10 big cities in Indonesia, shows that, generally people are not satisfied with the government’s achievement in economy (81,3%), social welfare (77,4%), but less in law (73,7%) and politics/security (69,9%). Answers to the questions in various issues also shows high degree in unsatisfactory results, where people still believe Soeharto’s influence in national politics (87,4%), unsolved corruption by conglomerates (82,7%), May 1998 case trials (90,1%), and high living cost - particularly after the oil increase in 2005 (93,1%). Generally, people also felt that increase price for living are getting worst (57,4%) and people have less access to jobs and businesses (50,2%). These are in contrast to good result of satisfactory in freedom of expressions (49%) and freedom in politics (49,3%). Of the six agenda of reformation, only one not yet achieved, that is the trial of the Soeharto Families for corruption, though most are satisfied in the other 5 agenda of the supremacy of law, KKN extermination, amendment of constitution, regional autonomy and the civil supremacy.

[April 2007]

Poverty Reduced. According to the government official report, the number decreased from 19,14 % (in 2000) to 15,9 % (in 2005) for total population of 225 millions. However, as a respond to the high increase of gas and oil price in the end of 2005, the percentage reached 17,75%. State' budget to reduce poverty has been significantly increased from Rp18 trillion (USD 2 billion) in 2004 to Rp51 trillion (USD 5,5billion) in 2005 and projected at USD 65,5 trillion (USD 6,5 billion) in 2008. 3 Indonesian economists and university lectuteres pointed out 5 sectors with 0-10 score (0 for worst), in what the government has done, which are, that in providing and distribution of food reached 4-4-5 score, in providing access to education (6-7-6), health care for the people (6-7-4), to tackle poverty (4-4-4) and to handle unemployment (6-4-4). In doing so, the Indonesian President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono who obtained his doctoral degree in agriculture from a reputable Bogor Insitute of Agriculture in Indonesia, has his strategy for the next 10 to 20 years, so called the Triple Track Strategy: progrowth, projob and propoor.

Indonesian Law Student Won the First Rank of Phillip Jessup International Moot Court Competition. Held by the International Student's Association of the American International Law Community in Washington, USA, the said Indonesian woman of 20 years old law student from the Faculty of Law the University of Indonesia, won the first rank for oralist among other 290 contestants from 95 law schools all over the world. In 2004, again Indonesian law student won for team category. The moot court competition is a simulation court of the International Court of Justice. In Indonesia, most public or state universities entry competition are very tight, with seat to competitors ratio varied at 1: 20 to 1:500.

Poll of the Presidential Advisory Insitutions. The poll with 841 Indonesian respondents over 17 years at 10 major cities shows, that 62%, 59,9% and 66,8% are satisfied, enthusiast and appreciate of the establishment of Presidential Working Unit (UKP3R) in early 2006, the Presidential 4 Staff of Advisors in mid 2006 and recently the addition of 5 staffs of The Presidential Advisors (DPP), respectively. Respondents rationale are based on the disappointment by the performance failure by the current ministers mostly in agriculture/national economic/social problems (32% to 66%), which they agree to dismiss a number of ministers (50% to 77%), and finally that they believe the President has the authority to do so (65,9%). Despite of the above, respondents are also aware the increase of budget to maintain the advisory board may increase national extra budgets. In other official occasion, President Susilo warned leaders to avoid being arrogant, greed, and changing attitude to serve people.

[March 2007]

Increased, Suspicious Financial Transaction (SFT). This is monthly SFT transactions comparisons of 2006 to 2007 as reported by the Indonesian Financial Transaction Analysis Report Center, which monthly SFT are 290 (totaling 3.482) to 352 (11 times dialy) respectively, of which the first two months are of 433 to 448 respectively. Since 2002, there has been 7,489 SFT. In 2007, 448 STF has been reported by PPATK to the legal officers for further investigations, however so far the law can only reach bank owners or financial institution involved instead of the customers. It is suspected the moneys are to fund a number of local elections, to pay fines by corruptors and worst are corruptors move to secure its assets.

Indonesia and Thailand gained 8,03 point for Corruption Perception. The said numbers range from 0 for the less and 10 for the worst, according to a recent research during January to February 2007 with 1,500 respondents of foreign investors executives at 13 cities in Southeast Asian Countries, held by PERC based in Hong Kong. Indonesia' rank is better than 2006, and in contrary for Thailand and the Philippines (9,40). Singapore (1,20) and Hongkong (1,87) remain the less corrupt. However, PERC admitted that corruption perception are closely related to transparency and freedom of speech, and that foreign business and investors are taking advantages from the corrupted countries and treated them as a save heaven for corruption

Indonesian Bureaucrats Fails to Perform. A new poll result by an Indonesian national circulation newspaper with 885 respondents of at least 17 years old 10 big cities, interviewed by phone in 28 February through 1 March 2007 shows in general that, bureaucrat are opt to be bribed (58%), less discipline (35%), are tied to parties (30,3%) and it took long time to deal with them (62,9%). Respondents also unsatisfied with their services, in terms of work speed where they tend to be slow (64,7%), ineffective (65,3%), less responsive (64,9%), less discipline (64,6%), less able in details (62,1%) and less hospitable (42,8%). In cities basis, respondents at 9 cities are generally also not satisfied with bureaucrat services. In terms of its various failure in serving the public (particularly in public transportation accidents, recently), the respondents also in agreement the urgency to replace the incapable persons in order to increase its responsibility (51,6%) and performance (47,2%). In Indonesia, particularly during the new order era, it is well known that nepotism and bribe plays significant role in the success of recruitment of public officers/bureaucrats.

Poll of Bribery by the Indonesian Public Law Officers. A new poll held by Transparency International, an NGO, shows that the court are at the top in terms to initiate for bribe (51%), followed by the police institution (55%) and military institution (53%). Interestingly, Collusion Corruption and Nepotism (KKN) mostly also persuaded by multinational companies and big corporations. The polls held with 1700 respondents of business institutions at 32 ciities in Indonesia, composed of 89% domestic investment and 11% foreign investment companies with registered business and tax pay numbers.

[February 2007]

Indonesian Middle Class must promote Law Supremacy. An inauguration speech at the Gadjah Mada State University addressed by Profesor Boediono (current Coordinating minister for Economy), warns that a sustainable democracy for Indonesia for the next 9 years must be promoted by the Indonesian middle class. To secure its sincere intention toward reformation, the typical of middle class are expected those particularly who grew free from past corruption collusion and nepotism, instead those who previously enjoyed royal treatment and fed by social and economic priviledges prior to the 1998 reformation. The typical of such Indonesian middle class remain small in numbers, where it is represented by the professionals, NGO, and private entities. In terms of Indonesia's economy these days, it is likely that law supremacy must take place for a sustainable democracy.

Poll of Bribery by the Indonesian Public Law Officers. A new poll held by Transparency International, an NGO, shows that the court are at the top in terms to initiate for bribe (51%), followed by the police institution (55%) and military institution (53%). Collusion Corruption and Nepotism (KKN) between business entities and the public institutions happen mostly at the level of initial bid, after the bid and during payment. The polls held with 1700 respondents of business institutions at 32 ciities in Indonesia, composed of 89% domestic investment and 11% foreign investment companies with registered business and tax pay numbers.

[January 2007]

Poll on Government Performances. A recent poll held on public satisfaction on the month of 27 of the Government administration performances. Generally, the poll shows that the performances reduced from 51,9% to 47,5% in the last 12 months, although generally the people (72%) remain having full trust in the-direct elected President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. The poll also shows, that people remain satisfied for the guarantee of freedom of speech and freedom of the press, including freedom to embrace religion. In contrast are to satisfaction to social welfare, economic welfare, political issues, and law reform decreased to 34,1% from 40,0%, 30,5% from 41,7%, 59,9% from 82,2%, to 52,7% from 81%, respectively. However, the respondents realized that the problems faced are enormous, complicated and take times to solve. Indonesia, the most democratic country in the region, consist of 225 million of population, over 50 ethnics and 450 dialogues, 5 religions, spread over 5 big island and other thousand small islands in three time zones.

[November 2006]

Decrease of Consumption and Tax Payment. The statistic collected by various independent institutions shows that, there has been significant decreases during the year 2006 (until October) compared to 2005. These are for the national consumption for consumer goods, such as electronic goods (0.91% to 21.36% - compiled by the Data Electronics Marketer), luxurious cars (1.350 units in 2006 compared to 3.552 in 2005 - Daimler Chrysler Indonesia), cement for housing (25,852,739 tonnes in 2006 compared to 26,772,727 tonnes in 2005 - Indonesian Cement Association). The Jakarta Tax Office also reported the same decrease of paid taxes around 22,3% at 5 municipals in Jakarta - the Capital City, up to this 2006 tax year. It is expected the real values will resolve December this year.

18.000 Indonesians composed 1/3 richest man in Singapore. Their wealth are valued at USD 78 billions. 200 are identified to be Indonesian corruptors and Indonesian-Chinese businessman/bank criminals. the latter are the biggest contributors to the above numbers, such as Liem Sioe Liong and Eka Cipta Widjaja, both Indonesian conglomerates. Singapore adopts a tight banking policy regardless the money sources, where money laundering is also not the concern. According to this, three Singaporeans at Morgan Stanley, including a person awarded best economist in Asia by the Asia Money 2003, Andy Xie, were 'suggested' to resign from their job right after divulging sensitive information, where Andy Xie (of Morgan Stanley Dean Writer) stated that, Singapore played a 'significant role' as a money launderer for Indonesian corruptors and business criminals, especially Indonesian Chinese. Singapore' growth are also fake and unreal because are built on money laundering. His comments were made to respond IMF' meeting delegates comments in September 2006, that Singapore is a success model of globalization.

[October 2006]

9 out of 100 applicants for the Supreme Court Judges. This is the initial number of the candidates for the Indonesian Supreme Court Judges after passing a number of examination by the Indonesian Judicial Committee, where only 3 are from the career judges. The criteria are tight, based on merit system, the qualification also covers intellectuality, moral, clean background, deep investigation of candidate's wealth and proprietary, and commitment to uphold the law and justice in Indonesia. Based on the current poll, the community perceived, that the Indonesian court and judges has fallen to the lowest point of trust, since most judges are considered less intellect, moral hazard, no commitment to uphold law and justice.

[September 2006]

7,038 corruptors out of total 111,000 persons imprisoned and detained. This is the number of corruptors imprisoned and detained for corruption cases, where those include the very recent of 4 provincial governors (equal to state), 2 ex-ministers, a big number of people' representatives and number of persons of high rank civil officers, including a number of police general and army generals, which are arrested for further investigation and interrogation, under trial and imprisoned for corruption cases in Indonesia. 33 foreigners out of 99 are also those awaiting for capital sentences. The said numbers released by the Minister of Law and Regulation, where numbers is believed will escalates.

4 Indonesian Law Students Won the Foreign Minister's Award. The moot court competition was the International Moot Court Asia Cup 2006 held in Hong Kong, where the they were awarded the Best Team, the Best Speaker, and Third Position for the Plea Substance. The said 4 Indonesian Law Students from the University of Indonesia, defeated law students from the University of Hong Kong, Kyoto University (Japan), Malaya University (Malaysia), Ateneo de Manila University (the Philippines), National University of Singapore, Chulalongkorn University (Thailand). Also in the period of 2005-2006, there are 18 Indonesian students won a number of gold medals at various international science and physics olympiad competitions, including the prestigious award of One Step to Noble, where Indonesian represent the most from the ASEAN region.

829 respondents have their says on Indsonesian Court and Judges. The Poll shows that 69,0% to 85,4% are not satisfied of judges performances in various verdicts of criminal cases (69,0%), of corruption (85,4%), of human rights (79,7%), and of criminal cases held by public officers (82,5%) and of court mafias (80,6%). Respondents also has shown strong believe that court mafia are at any level since case registration (75,4%), during sessions (71,2%) and verdict (73,2%). Respondents also in agreement, that the Supreme Court Judges must be monitored by a separate independent entity (86,9% to 96,4%). A different Indonesian national circulation magazines have its cover story on police performances, where it was found that passing grade during policemen recruitment are the lowest compared to other institution in Indonesia. Bribe and nepotism are also a mere fact during recruitment. The poll at 10 major cities in Indonesia, shall however do not represent the whole majority in Indonesia.

[July 2006]

KPPU (the Indonesian Anti Competition Commission) Report 2004-2005. During said period, 45% incoming report to KPPU are on transparency of public projects bidding, 10% on cartel, 10% on dominant position and 24% for others. Sanction applies to most of private companies and bidding committees, where both interact through corruption-collusion and nepotism (KKN),and as a result causing state financial loss. In a recent case of public street ligthing in Jakarta, 10 companies received sanctions and must return public money at least Rp 1 billion (USD 1,1 million) each. KPPU identifies three models of KKN: horizontal (between bidding participants by setting price), vertical (collusion between participant and the committee), and a combination of both. The law for Anti Trust and Fair Trade is Law no. 5 year 1999.

[June 2006]

Poll on Indonesian Leadership Figure. About only 26,2% of respondents are satisfied of their current leadership in law enforcement in comparison to 50,6% in religion, government officer (27,6%), and member of the parliament men are the lowest (19,4%). In contrast, ex President Soekarno remain the popular leadership figure (64%) followed by Soeharto (54,5%) then Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (33,3%). The above shows people' perception in the transformation shift from past 35 years authoritarian to present full democracy system in 8 items including politics, economy, law, and education. In general, during present time, 77,1% believe the low commitments of national figure to fight for the Indonesia as a nation and 66,7% remain state power to control the national economy. The poll followed by 782 respondents over 17 years of age in 10 major cities with 95% index of trust, shall however, do not represent the national perception.

Indonesian Bureaucracy score at 8,2 out of scale 10. This is slightly better than India with score 8,95, compared to Singapore (2,2) and Hong Kong (3.1), a report released by PERC in 2005. 3,3 millions of government officers are serving 230 millions of Indonesian people at 33 provinces and 340 regencies, which are spread into 5 major island and others thousands islands at an area of 1,9 million square kilometers. This is to compare to Singapore with 3 millions people.

Police Officer Performances. A recent research conducted by a national circulation newspaper shows, that public disappointment and dissatisfactory to police performance increased significantly 53% to 77% in 2006 compared to 45% to 65% last year for 5 major police services. The bad performances are, such as involving police creates bribe, creates more problems than solving it, police protecting illegal businesses and human rights violations. Recruitment transparencies to be a police officers are also the main concern with regard to their professionalism and morality , an NGO reported.

[May 2006]

59 laws released in 18 months during Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono administration. This is to compare to previous administration of ex President BJ Habibie (1998-1999), Abdurrahmah Wahid (1999-2001) and Megawati Soekarnoputri (2001-2004 ) which are 66, 51 and 82 laws, respectively. However, according to a research institute, 62% out of 193 law during 1999-2004 significantly bear more political interests than community interests, such as additional political seats orientation. Only 27% of laws having economic and finance interests, 8% community interests, and 7% industrial and development orientation. The new National Legislation Program in 2004 will integrate the legislative and the executive initiatives in releasing new laws emphasizing on community interest.

[April 2006]

Indonesian Constitution Supreme Court Ruling. Again, the law 39 year 2004 article 35 paragraph (D) has been annulled due to contrary to the Indonesian Constitution 1945 article 28 H paragraph 2. Out of the total 7 decisions ever made, 4 laws has been partially annulled and the other 3 has been fully annulled by the Constitution Court.

Foreing Visitors to Indonesia, Increased. Foreign Visitors to Indonesia 50.7% are for leisure, 33.83% for businesses purposes. The said researches are based on the Passenger Exit Survey (PES) in 2005 to 10.000 respondents, where most are professionals and business managers groups. Jakarta is the most place to visit (47,48%) following Bali (35,37%).

[January 2006]

Poll of Public Satisfaction of the President's Performance. The poll of the President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's 15 months in office shows, that In general the public remain proud Susilo, the direct-elected president, being the President of the Republic of Indonesia (78,5% compared to 83,4% in his first 3 months) for his consistency (58,9% compared to 40,3% for the ex President Megawati' term), improvement in political and law enforcement (70%). His economic policy is still appreciated (63,2%), though public still disagrees with the increase of oil prices, tax paying, and rice importation. Indonesia is the only country in the region adopting full democracy and guarantees the people of the freedom of speech and expression, since 1998. The poll was held by a national circulation newspaper on 16-17 January 2006 with 1,622 respondents in 31 provinces, age over 17 years with 95% accuracy. This poll shall however, do not represent the national perceptions.

Supreme Court Distrust Poll. The poll by 811 respondents in 10 big cities in Indonesia shows an approval to replace new supreme judges in full (7,7 to 48,1%) and partly (47,1 to 80,8%), judges are involved in bribe and KKN (89% IN 2006) as to compare to 86,3% IN 2005 and finally, public unsatisfactory of the supreme court professionalism from 54,3% to 73,2%. According to recent bribe case by a conglomerate, 58% respondent strongly believe the involvement in bribe by the Chairman.

[October 2005]

Poll on Court Distrusts. Following the KPK action against bribe case in the Indonesian Supreme Court a week ago, a recent poll held at 10 major cities in Indonesia by a national circulation newspaper shows that 72% to 92,2% respondents believe that Indonesian judges are prone to be bribed or involved in KKN (Collusion-Corruption-Nepotism), between 57,75% to 84% respondents also believe that money can buy court rulings, and 82,8% believe that a number of lawyers/advocates at the court are involved in the bribery. The two days poll was participated by 859 respondents, however the said result do not represent the real opinion in the community.

[September 2005]

Poll on Quality of Life in Indonesia. The Indonesians perceive that equal justice has improved 11% these days compared to December 2003, according to a recent poll held by an Indonesian national circulation newspapers. Social relation, freedom of speech, access to education and security remains the same. Access to get a job, savings, and household income decreased between 5 to 11%. The figure is based on poll 859 respondents over 17 years of age at 10 major cities in Indonesia, and do not however represent the whole country perception.

[May 2005]

Indonesian Constitutional Court rules 46 Judicial Review Requests. In general, the court sessions usually go between 2 to 8 until decision is made within 8 months, in 2003. Out of the 48 rulings, 16 requests was granted, 14 request unaccepted and 10 requests denied. This do not include 252 cases dispute over election results. The Indonesian Constitutional Court ruling was based on the authority to make judicial reviews over a law in contrary to the constitution, dispute over elections results and dispute over public authority, on the ground of the Indonesian Constitution 1945.

[April 2005]

Deficit Grows. Trade between Indonesia and China has grown significantly, where the figure for China export to Indonesia in 2003 was USD 2,39 billion increase to USD 3,4 billion for oil and gas and non-oil and gas products in 2004. Indonesia suffered from loss of USD 261 million from non-oil and gas export to China. Guangzhou contribute 40% of total export, followed by Shanghai (30%) and Beijing (20%).