OPINION
Institutional Development, an Essential Legacy
Indonesia is not a perfect country, but we never stop trying. Heroism does not only appear when the hero wins. Heroism actually arises from the steadfastness to keep trying, even in the most abstruse situations.

Indonesia may not be a perfect country, facing many problems and complaints, and is not able to provide for everyone.
Even so, on the morning of Aug. 17, people gave their time for the country. People exercised in red and white clothes, some gathered by the roadside for a simple flag ceremony, and a tired worker sat on the street porch wearing a red and white scarf around his neck. Although there may be disappointments here and there, we stood tall, giving our time for the red and white flag of Indonesia.
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