One consequence is an emphasis on using the Indonesian language, which puts Indonesian graduates, like Thais, at a disadvantage to Indians, Filipinos, Malaysians and Singaporeans who speak better English.

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In this isolated and impoverished area, where people cannot even speak the Indonesian national language, it is not hard to imagine separatist sentiments gaining a foothold again.

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Language proved problematic, with U.N. meetings held in English and government meetings in Indonesian.

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