Governor solicits public criticism
Governor solicits public criticism
JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso opened the door yesterday for
all Jakartans to provide criticism and input to assist city
officials in stamping out malfeasance.
"I open wide the opportunity for the people. Don't be afraid
to inform us whenever there are malfeasance practices by our
officials."
Information and criticism could be sent by mail to the
administration, he said.
Sutiyoso added that he would welcome those who wished to
express their concerns directly to him.
"The public must dare to identify the officials who are
allegedly involved in the malfeasance. They must also dare to
reject (corrupt officials)."
He cited drivers who were forced to pay illegal levies to
unscrupulous officials on the street. He said they should be able
to get the latter's names and identify the perpetrators at the
administration office when they submitted their complaints.
Sutiyoso said people should not only be able to criticize but
also provide detailed information so "hopefully we can catch
(unethical officials) in the act".
He said administration officials at all levels had been
instructed to stop all malfeasance practices, including
corruption, collusion, collection of illegal levies and other
unsavory actions which burdened the public.
On Friday, Sutiyoso announced the establishment of the Reform
Control and Supervision Commission, with the aim of helping to
eradicate the corruption, collusion, cronyism and nepotism
practiced by officials at all levels.
The commission consists of deputy governor for administration
affairs Abdul Kahfi as its chief and four high-ranking officials
as assistants.
It focuses on four major issues of the city's public service,
budget, expenditure and law and organization.
Sutiyoso admitted yesterday the commission was bound to face
obstacles in achieving its goals.
"I admit that the commission's ability to supervise the reform
within the administration is very restricted. That's why we
really need the people's support here," he said. (cst)