What Should You Do as the Next President?

Dear Mr. Prabowo,

Our names are Indah and Pristina. We would like to ask you some questions since we know that you are one of the nominees of Indonesia’s Next Presidents.

As we know that Indonesia is going to have a democracy party on April 9 2014. Every citizen has the right to choose their own choice for a leader. There are many president candidates that are willing to be presidents and you are one of them.

If you really are willing to be the next President of Indonesia, then we have some questions for you. 

Us, as Indonesian citizens surely want a leader who can develop Indonesia and make Indonesia as a better country.

1.  In your opinion, are you really sure to be the next president of Indonesia 2014-2019 that is going to be chose by the citizens through the election?

According to political observer from University of Indonesia, Andrinof Chaniago predicted that the amount of citizens who don’t take the right to vote their leader will increase.

“The amount of citizens who don’t take the right to vote can increase from 35 up to 40 percent.” said Andrinof when he was contacted by Kompas.

We think that this might be the proof that Indonesian citizens don’t care about the future of Indonesia. Do you think you can be the next president of Indonesia in this condition?

And then our next question is:

2.  What is the first thing that you will do when you become the president of Indonesia?

We know that being the president of Indonesia with 240 million citizens and many islands can’t be easy. To us, it’s very hard to just be a leader in the classroom. If being a leader in a classroom is hard, how about ruling millions of citizens from many tribes and cultures? We can’t imagine it, it must be really hard. It’s a big challenge.

We want the next president of Indonesia to not take the wrong step in every of his action and duty. The next president of Indonesia should be sure and aware of all the risks from his deed. We really want to have Indonesia developed. Just like Japan and Singapore. If Japan and Singapore can be developed then Indonesia should be able to be developed too!

The third question: 

3.Can you assure that when you become the next President of Indonesia, Indonesia will be free from corruption?

It's pathetic to see and hear the legendary and phenomenal news on the television until very recently. Whenever there is a new hot topic, it must be about corruption. Corruption news has been the trending topic of Indonesia. Indonesia must be lead by a leader who has a strong faith and iman. Corruption is a shameful act. Verily, corruption disadvantage not only oneself, but every citizen of Indonesia. If the next leader is a corruptor, what will happen to the future of Indonesia? One can't be a president of the country, if he can't even be a president to himself. A leader must be firm and be a role model to the citizens. 

It's an honor for us as students, if you can answer our 3 questions.

Because we hope that Indonesia will have a deserving President to lead Indonesia. So that one day, Indonesia can be a developed country.

Thank You. 

Sincerely,

Pristina and Indah.