THE controversy between PT Semen Gresik and PT Semen Padang continues to rage. The former Semen Padang board of directors—Ikhdan Nizar and his colleagues—and the newly appointed board—headed by the new Managing Director Dwi Soetjipto—both feel that they have the sole right to lead this Sumatra-based cement company. Ikhdan holds in his hand the decision made by the Padang District Court, which judged that the merger of Se