KPK says 61 vie

KPK says 61 vie
for advisory seats

JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said on
Tuesday that 61 candidates have passed administrative selection
to become members of the commission's advisory team.

The candidates were selected from 177 applicants who were
required to submit essays.

Former member of the now defunct State Officials' Wealth Audit
Agency (KPKPN), Abdullah Hehamahua, former House legislator Gde
Artjana, and constitutional law professor Andi Hamzah, are among
the candidates who will be interviewed about their ideas to
eradicate corruption from the country.

The commission also called on the public to assist in
screening candidates and to provide their input regarding the
candidates' expertise and integrity. The list of candidates can
be accessed at www.kpk.go.id, while public input can be sent to
rekrutmenpenasehat@kpk.go.id., or faxed to 021-3522624 or 021-
3522553 no later than Jan. 6. -- JP