The fact that Bambang is outspoken is well known. That trait has made him the darling of the press because, unlike the majority of DPR members, he never hesitated to offer comments, or raise questions, concerning matters he concidered relevant. He enlivened many House sessions with his daring questions.
One should not forget that it was Bambang who asked the question last Monday that resulted in State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie's stating, that several of the strategic industries under his supervision, including IPTN and PT.PAL, have been losing money. According to Habibie, these firms, therefore, need export, credits to make them competitive in the international market.
We believe those question won't constitute Bambang's last salvo either.
Source: The Jakarta Post, February 24, 1995 |