i don't think this was the 1st time this happened in that workplace (the expats insulting the locals). maybe the workers had to deal with insults on a daily basis (or close to it), & this one last remark just drew them over the edge.

This type of disrespectful behavior in the workplace no matter what nationality or race would not fly that easily in a Western work place covered by a fair Western labor law. Therefore why would it be any difference in Indonesia except that the emotions here run high above than the rational thinking...and furthermore local labor law probably does not really emphasize discrimination in the work place...Well it is time to do so.

It was a very sad events, I am not an Indonesian nor an Indian,

this is everybodys loss, but for my point of view it is a great loss for

the Indonesians. I do not tolerate what was said by One of the Indian Nationals. It Is WRONG. But in this case of event there are venues that we can post the grievance of the Indonesians, I know this is dis respect for all Indonesians and the fact they are in their own land.

Now, we look forward, whatøs will be the effect, this will scare some companies to stage their project in Batams, projects that keeps Indonesian from having jobs and having salary providing for their families. What I think, a statement made of one person does not represent all of his colleague. It is just one person

this issue of insulting the Indonesian may be filed in court so he can be banned from entering Indonesia, this is a great loss for everybody

thousand of people may be jobless after this, cause the event causes

not only inccur damage to people, properties, but for the country for having a reputable identity for being a safe place to work with. i donøt condemn what was the re action of the Indonesians, the Indonesians reacted upon their emotional instinct, but inserting patriotism, I don't think so. Let us think first, before we do something, If that one Indian

national has spoken insulting Indonesian, or any Race Let us not give him the right to prove himself correct. We just justify what he said

and that is the sad part.

agoz - you said it!

I am sure India can bring 1 million people in Mumbai and trash the Indonesian ambassy if they want.