Govt officials' wealth

Govt officials' wealth

From Bisnis Indonesia

Keeping abreast of the latest news about our country through the website of Bisnis Indonesia (www.bisnis.com) is really enjoyable, especially concerning the wealth of government officials or future officials.

I wish to suggest that all rich officials, whose wealth amounts to over Rp 2 billion, voluntarily dedicate themselves to the country without being paid. Of course they would receive state facilities in return for their hard work and services. When they retire, they would go down in the country's history as heroes. Their material wealth of over Rp 2 billion could perhaps last for more than seven generations.

Then, the budget for their salaries could be allocated for public services. Every month funds would then be ready for the maintenance of public services. Of course, there should be neither corruption nor malfeasance in the utilization of these funds.

If any government officials do not think that Rp 2 billion is enough, they should quit the civil service and run a business.

GESANG PUTRO

USA