DOZENS of red and white banners could be seen all around Pertaminas headquarters in Jakarta last week. The banners had been up for over a month, some carrying strong statements, while others contained mockery.

At the buildings entrance across the Istiqal Mosque, one of the banners sarcastically challenged Pertaminas Board of Commissioners: SOEs Minister Considers Pertamina Board of Commissioners Non-Existent. You all should resign. At the exit