Summary In an interview with Taiwan media broadcast and published on February 8, Indonesian President B.J. Habibie discussed discrimination against ethnic Chinese in Indonesia. Emphasizing his position that there is no longer any discrimination in Indonesia, Habibie said, "The situation in Singapore is worse. In Singapore, if you are a Malay, you can never become a military officer. They are the real racists, not here." Although intended to demonstrate the progress Indonesia has made in human rights under Habibie, the comments were quickly pounced upon by the Singapore press, which listed several instances contradicting Habibie's claims. The unforeseen consequence of the statement demonstrates the extent to which Indonesia's domestic situation is hampering relations with its neighbors.