'Corruption can't be eradicated overnight'<\/p>\n
Indonesia is regularly listed as one of the world's most corrupt
\ncountries. Now the most recent study by Transparency
\nInternational Indonesia lists Jakarta, the national center of
\npower, as the country's most-corrupt city. The Jakarta Post asked
\ntwo residents about their opinion on should be done to eradicate
\ncorruption.<\/p>\n
Fara, 26, works at an advertising company in Central Jakarta.
\nShe lives in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta:<\/p>\n
Isn't it funny that every politician running for the
\npresidency or a seat on regional councils promises to stay clean
\nand to do their best to eradicate corruption in their office and
\nsoon as they get in, they say the whole country needs to help
\nthem fight corruption. What a laugh.<\/p>\n
However, I believe one strong-minded, untouchable president,
\nor police chief or attorney general or judge can make a change.<\/p>\n
We cannot eradicate corruption overnight, of course. But we
\ncan make a difference.<\/p>\n
For example, if I have to renew my driver's license, I could
\nask for a day off from my office so I can go through all the
\nprocedures -- which may take several hours -- rather than paying
\na middleman to bribe the police to expedite the process.<\/p>\n
I think there wouldn't be corruption if there was no need for
\nit.<\/p>\n
Murniyati Arisandi, 74, is an activist of HelpAge Indonesia,
\nan organization helping elderly people. She lives in Rawamangun,
\nEast Jakarta:<\/p>\n
I'm not sure whether the report is true or not. But if it is
\ntrue, I cannot understand how people could carry on in such a way
\nwhen there are still so many poor people that could be helped by
\nthe money that is stolen.<\/p>\n
I think law enforcers should be more serious when they
\ninvestigate corruption cases and punish corruptors. Such serious
\naction would deter others from committing these crimes.<\/p>\n
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has said his administration
\nwould fight corruption. But I am pessimistic that he will be
\nsuccessful because of the great obstacles he faces in the form of
\ncertain people.<\/p>\n
I think religious preachers must continuously remind officials
\nthat God knows what they do in this world and that they will be
\nasked to take responsibility in the hereafter.<\/p>\n
--The Jakarta Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/corruption-cant-be-eradicated-overnight-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }