Hoping the Cow Returns, Chaos comes Instead
Tuesday, December 26, 2000
Regional autonomy is not a magic spell that can "return the cow". Kutai regent Syaukani views the implementation of autonomy beginning 1 January 2001, will definitely make regions more prosperous. "Previously, we were cash cows. What is worse, not only do they take away the cash to Jakarta, they also seize the cow," said one of the regents of East Kalimantan.
However, as recorded by TEMPO from various regions, not only the return of the cow from
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