Two Presidential Instructions

The presidential antiterror instruction to the Coordinating Minister for Political & Security Affairs may be redundant, while the one for the State Intelligence Agency chief could be a stage for overacting.

October 29, 2002

After introducing two government regulations in lieu of the law against terrorism, President Megawati issued two written instructions to expedite their enforcement. They contain an integrated policy on counter-terrorism and an instrument to improve coordination of the state's intelligence activities. Of course, both instructions are essential, but their effectiveness will depend greatly on the seriousness and capability of those implementing

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