The Minang Resistance Movement
Semen Gresiks privatization has collided with interests of groups in the regions. If the motive is only to grab a profit, why didnt the government anticipate this in the first place?
November 13, 2001
THE city of Padang appears to be calm as usual. This is despite the fact that Padang has just struck a blow of resistance against the central government. Two weeks ago, crowds of demonstrators invaded the West Sumatra Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) building. They took over PT Semen Padang and then passed over control of the company to the West Sumatra DPRD and the Local Government. DPRD members issued a declaration about the temporary t...