Corruption leads to economic crisis

Corruption leads to economic crisis

From Jayakarta

Creating the desired clean government in this country seems to
be very difficult. This situation can ascribed to the vicious
circle of corruptive practices and lack of shame on the part of
those perpetrating the corrupt acts.

There have been attempts to control the bureaucracy, but
corruption nevertheless continues. A contributory factor to the
failure of these attempts has been the willingness of law
enforcers to save the guilty from embarrassment. Attempts to
eradicate corruption in our country have so far been an elaborate
fabrication.

The Republic of Indonesia has been independent for 53 years.
It is regrettable that after all this time there is apparently
still no civil society. According to Dr. Heru Nugroho it is in
fact not allowed.

But the Republic of Indonesia is not a military state. Common
people are in the majority, although many civilian posts, such as
governor, minister and regent, are occupied by the military, in
line with the armed forces' dual function.

Eradication of corruption should be given priority in light of
the recent monetary and economic problems and the resulting
crisis of confidence in the government.

Officials who feel they are no longer capable of fulfilling
their tasks should resign in dignity, rather than hang on until
they become the object of scorn.

To overcome the many "national disasters" which have befallen
our country, a leader who is honest and of good moral standing
must be found from within the ranks of our society.

I am convinced that someday such a person will appear to lead
this country. God willing!

MAS SOEBANDI

Jakarta