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...Running Indonesia?a fractious nation of 240 million people from more than 350 ethnic groups spread over some 17,500 islands?is a tough job at the best of times. But the country's new President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, is taking over at a particularly difficult juncture. Terrorism is a constant threat. Among Asia's major developing economies, Indonesia's is growing the slowest. Recent years have witnessed a net outflow of foreign capital, frightened off not just by bomb blasts but corruption, red tape and a capricious legal system. The authorities have yet to resolve the stubborn separatist insurgency...
...TIME: Are you concerned that the recent case of five Newmont mining executives being detained for a month by police because of suspected pollution by the company could hurt the investment climate in Indonesia? SBY: The Chief of Police reported to me three days ago about the Newmont case. I asked that the legal process be carried out fairly. If the handling of the case is carried out fairly, without any political interference, and is acceptable to all parties, it will be good for the business and investment climate. I have asked that all the evidence be considered in court...
...TIME: Indonesia ranks as one of the world's most corrupt countries, and also one of the most difficult places to do business. How will you deal with these problems? SBY: The eradication of corruption will be my priority over the next five years. We have to eradicate it structurally and culturally. I've ordered the police and the attorney-general that any corruption cases once held up be started again. I've also asked that preventative steps be put in place at all levels of government and that my office, the vice-president, ministers and governors be seen...
...policy for the military. In the meantime the armed forces must follow policy set out by the President through the defense minister. What we don't want is for the military to be used for any political interests. This will be counter-productive to the growth of democracy in Indonesia...
...also be a new approach and concept toward finding a peaceful solution. There are signs that a peaceful solution can be reached. There is an opportunity for us to end the conflict in Aceh with a new policy. I appeal to the leaders of the separatists to reunite [with Indonesia], its soldiers to come out [from hiding] and disarm. That would be the end of the armed struggle and allow for special autonomy to be carried out. In consultation with Parliament, I will give amnesty to those who voluntarily surrender...