A hadits (Islamic prophetic guide) means it when it says: "Pursue knowledge as far as China." Science and technol-ogy are seen as neutral, so there's no harm in benefiting from them, regardless of their origin.

This guide serves as a relevant basis for the invitation of two senior economists, one-time architects of the New Order economy, to actively take part in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). They are Prof. Dr. Widjojo Nit