A LARGE-scale event held Saturday morning last week in a five-star hotel located in Kuningan, Jakarta, looked more like an ASEAN ministerial meeting. Guests in suits quietly entered the meeting room that was decorated with flags representing ASEANs 15 partner countries.

Security was also tight as each hallway leading to the extravagant meeting room was equipped with metal detectors. Without exception, every person entering the room was soundly sea