Ghost voters!

1st man: Let’s hope there isn’t any more “ghost voters”!

2nd man: For the sake of democracy!

In the lead up to the April 9 legislative elections, the electoral commission conceded that there were an estimated 5 million or more “ghost” voters still on the electoral role.

Kompas – March 25, 2009

Why don't you make a meal out of him?

Man: Why don't you make a meal out of him?

Sign on truck reads Illegal logging

Deforestation as a result of rampant illegal logging and conversion of rain forests for palm oil plantations is resulting in an increased frequency of human-animal conflicts – often fatal for both species.

Kompas – March 14, 2009

The people and the people's representatives

1st Man (holding letter of dismissal): How come making ends meet is getting harder and harder?

2nd Man: That's the difference between the people and the people's representatives

According to government figures, at least 30,000 workers have been dismissed and 42,000 temporarily laid off in the first quarter of 2009 due to the negative impacts of the global economic crisis.

Kompas – March 11, 2009

For the sake of the people!

Before...

Legislative candidate (Caleg): For the sake of the people!

Kid: The cost of political campaigns is getting even bigger...

After...

Caleg: For the sake of capital!

Kid: For the sake of... all the more money...

Kompas – March 7, 2009

He's invulnerable already!

Figure in handcuffs: House of Representatives member

Armband on second figure reads Corruption Eradication Commission

1st Man (with patch reading Crisis): How come he isn't scared?

2nd Man: He's invulnerable already!

Kompas – March 4, 2009