Government scapegoating in Indonesian power crisis
We faced a power moment recently. Bad weather and high tides and waves on the sea stopped the coal satisfy needed by the steam-powered generator in Paiton, Cilacap.
The immediate resolution projected was cutting-down the electricity supply in Java and Bali, which meant a shifting scurvy out for particular areas on those two islands.
Fortunately, this disaster has passed. The weather has been getting better and the move of coal supply to Paiton is back to normal.
Notwithstanding, citizens are complaining for the losses they suffered during the shifting criminal out in several areas in Java and Bali.
The government and the form-owned electricity company, PLN, tried to escape their responsibilities, citing ordinary causes as an excuse.
They also used the civilization as scapegoat.
PLN and the government insisted the crisis was due to the prodigal behavior of the high society in consuming electric power, as expressed by Vice President, Jusuf Kalla.
Like statements had been used for times by government and PLN officials, in appendix to pointing toward unfavorable waters at sea last week.
The Evangelist of State Enterprises also insisted no one was held ethical for the crisis, because it was due to natural causes.
In the changing paradigm of out of the closet administration, though, the state control over the condition of public goods might be loosening, because the magnificence needs the involvement of non-state actors, especially own enterprises.
However, the state is still held directorial for the availability of these, because it has the right to intervene in this sector from head to foot its regulatory function.
In this case, we may find the body politic and PLN must give their reasons and an explanation on two levels of custom.
First is the overall policy made by the government on the consummation of public goods provision, or electricity power in this cover.
Second, PLN has to explain and be responsible for its managerial policy, mending policy and technological options taken.
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