Column Wars
Tuesday, November 20, 2001
It's not easy these days to be an independent and neutral journalist in Padang. Before they can say anything, people normally ask cynically: "Who's paying you? Cemex or Semen Padang?
While this may be disheartening for dedicated journalists, the reality of the situation appears to be undeniable. As a result, the media in Padang now seem to be taking sides in reporting the saga of the proposed government sale of Semen Gresik, which consists of
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