Corruption at Bank Indonesia

Corruption at Bank Indonesia

From Kompas

The Jamsostek case (over the use of state social security funds for legislative deliberations) is still unsolved and now there is a report of corruption committed by a number of Bank Indonesia directors to the tune of Rp 1.5 trillion. Compare this amount with the Rp 5 billion collected up until Dec. 30 to ease the famine in Irian Jaya.

Even more flabbergasting is that in our chaotic monetary situation now, one of those Bank Indonesia directors has just returned from a medical visit in Tokyo. Is there really no place for medical treatment in Jakarta? Does the policy of belt- tightening not apply to this official?

I wonder where our beloved country is heading if our officials at the central bank have a corrupt mentality.

We often see government officials at inauguration ceremonies being sworn in as director general or agency head. Have these officials forgotten about their oath?

I propose that a culture of humility should be cultivated in our country. One should feel humility toward oneself, friends, children, grandchildren and especially toward God. If we fostered a culture of humility, there would be no corruption and collusion, and order would reign.

ABDUL LATIEF

Bogor, West Java