KKN must cease to exist<\/p>\n
From Bisnis Indonesia<\/p>\n
The campaigns by presidential and vice presidential candidates
\nclaiming the introduction of various improvements to the country
\nwill not be meaningful without serious attempts to eradicate
\ncorruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN).<\/p>\n
Speaking at a seminar entitled, \"KKN: Root of all national
\nproblems\" (Bisnis Indonesia, Aug. 25), Kwik Kian Gie (state
\nminister of development planning) stated that presidential
\ncandidates Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Megawati Soekarnoputri
\nshould reveal their detailed action plans.<\/p>\n
The plans are expected at least to reduce practices of KKN,
\nand if KKN continues to take place, those found guilty \"must be
\nsubjected to severe punishment, such as the death penalty.\"<\/p>\n
I agree with the proposal and as part of the plan, a
\npresidential decree can be issued to determine the exact date on
\nwhich all forms of KKN must cease to exist in all sectors and
\namong all groups, civilian and military.<\/p>\n
Starting from a fixed date, those proven to be involved in
\nKKN, in addition to being severely punished, must have their
\nwealth seized to be put under state control. Audit verification
\nshould be done by a special body, for which bank secrecy in KKN
\ncases should be waived.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the family members of KKN convicts who still pursue
\ntheir studies should have their educational costs borne by the
\nstate, pursuant to article 43 of the 1945 Constitution
\nstipulating that children constitute a future asset of the state.<\/p>\n
JUSAK PRASETYO
\nSemarang<\/p>",
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