'Intel inside': Indonesian intelligence, fear or security provider?

(From The Jakarta Post)

Why is Indonesia so similar to a personal computer? Because most PCs have Intel Inside, and there is rarely a place in Indonesia that has not been infiltrated by the intelligence network inside.

Cynics, who do not have sense of nationalism or patriotism, often -- irresponsibly -- cite anecdotes to make jokes about the quality of Indonesian intelligence. They call it Intel Melayu (Malay intelligence agent, cowboy agent). Contrary to the normal secretive requirement for an agent, this Malay agent always has his revolver visible on his waist band so everyone knows he has a gun.

"This is a state secret. I'm only leaking it to you, …