Corruption Eradication Requires Collective Support, Not Just Presidential Commitment

Jayabaya University Foundation Chairman Moestar Putrajaya has stated that eradicating corruption is a crucial leadership test for President Prabowo Subianto, describing it as a serious threat to achieving a just, advanced, and prosperous Indonesia. “The uncovering of various cases shows that law enforcement is ongoing. However, the number of cases that emerge also serves as a reminder that corruption remains a serious problem that must be tackled consistently,” Moestar said in a press release on Monday (20/7/2026). He stressed that corruption is not merely a legal violation but a betrayal of the people’s mandate. Every misappropriated fund, he said, reduces the public’s opportunity to obtain education, health services, and proper development. Moestar expressed support for President Prabowo’s commitment to building a clean government and strengthening corruption eradication. He stated that this commitment must be realised through fair, transparent, and impartial law enforcement. “Public trust will grow when the law stands equally firm for everyone,” he said. He emphasised that the war against corruption cannot be borne by the President alone. The government, law enforcement officials, the education sector, business actors, the mass media, religious leaders, and the public must stand united in rejecting all forms of corruption. Moestar believes that higher education institutions have a responsibility to produce a generation that is not only intelligent but also possesses integrity. According to him, character education must be the main foundation in building an anti-corruption culture. “Honesty, responsibility, and integrity must be instilled from an early age to give rise to a generation with the courage to reject corrupt practices in any form,” he said. He also expressed hope that President Prabowo would continue to lead the fight against corruption with courage and firmness. “The people do not demand a perfect leader, but they always respect a leader who dares to side with the truth and uphold the mandate,” he said. Concluding his statement, Moestar asserted that history will not only remember a leader for economic achievements or physical development, but also for their ability to maintain public trust and bequeath a clean government. “Corruption steals not only state money, but also the nation’s future. Indonesia will become great not solely because of its natural wealth, but because of the integrity of its leaders and the growth of honesty within society,” he concluded.