KPK to be inaugurated Monday

JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is set to inaugurate five members of the executive body of the newly-established Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Monday, an official said.

Cabinet deputy secretary Erman Radjagukguk confirmed on Saturday that the KPK inauguration would take place at the State Palace.

"We have sent out the invitations," he said.

The five members of the KPK executive body are Taufiequrachman Ruki, Amien Sunaryadi, Sjaruddin Rasul, Tumpak Hatorangan Panggabean and Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas.

Law No. 30/2002 requires that the KPK must be operational by Dec. 27. Megawati signed the presidential decree on KPK on Friday.

Observers earlier suggested the government inaugurate the KPK quickly in a bid to inform the public about the legal standing of the commission, tasked with combating corruption.

Dubbed a super-body, KPK is expected to be able to lead the country's drive against corruption, something that has not been addressed by legal enforcement institutions. -- JP