There are many ironies in this nation. It sounds like a cliche, but what can we say? In case after case we are confronted with unacceptable irregularities. And these spectacular figures are an example. The slow pace of conversion from liquid fuels to gas is costing the state Rp105-142 trillion every year. This is approximately half of the education budget, or twice the defense budget.

This extraordinary waste is the result of the uncertain directi