Corruption eradication commitment key for public prosperity: KPK

Jakarta – Spirit and commitment to eradicate corruption is the key to advance public prosperity, Chief of the Corruption Eradication Commission Firli Bahuri stated while closing the 2022 International Anti-Corruption Day event here, Sunday.

“Indonesia can develop if it is free from corruption. Indonesia can be smart if it is free from corruption,” he remarked.

“Indonesia can promote public prosperity if everyone has the commitment and  is united against corruption,” he added.

Bahur is aware that eradicating corruption is not an easy task. Thus, KPK also urged all parties to participate in eradicating corruption.

“Chamber of legislative power dominated by political parties should be free from corruption. Chamber of executive power as the administrator of state government should be free from corruption,” he stated. “Chamber of judicial should also be free from corruption,” Bahuri continued.

He also reminded that corruption is not just a crime, but also an action that robs the people’s rights.

The 2022 International Anti-Corruption Day may conclude, but the spirit of anti-corruption should continue  to be cultivated until Indonesia is free from corruption, he remarked.

“Say no to corruption. Let us unite to eradicate corruption. Our desire is to have corruption no longer exists in Indonesia one day,”‘ he remarked. “Corruption is one of the past memories and we will one day live in a civilization, namely civilization free from corruption, anti-corruption civilization,” he added.

Earlier, KPK held the 2022 International Anti-Corruption Day function at Bidakara Hotel, here, Friday, with the theme “Indonesia Recovers, Unites Against Corruption”.

The event featured several activities which included appreciation toward anti-corruption fighters, gratification report and Report of State Officials Wealth (LHKPN) award and Jaga Pelabuhan application unveiling.

Several others event included corruption prevention in business world guideline unveiling, education network workshop as well as integrity expo that featured various anti-corruption values campaign activities.

 

 

Source: Antara News