THE struggle is not over yet. Since 2005, the Minister of Trade has restricted rattan exports. Up to the present, Minister Mari Elka Pangestu's position has not changed. But Minister of Industry Fahmi Idris has repeatedly requested a revocation of the rule. "This rule has a negative impact on Indonesia," said Minister Fahmi.

This Golkar Party politician was even more upset as he received a text message two weeks ago from Coordinating Minister for the