Laksamana Sukardi's nepotism

Nepotism, one of reform's arch foes, will now be practiced again by the powers that be. Ignoring shame, rationality and public sensitivity, State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi will appoint his elder brother, Samudra Sukardi, as president director of Garuda.

If it happens, it will be the worst example set by the administration of Megawati Soekarnoputri. It will be very bad as it will show the government accommodates nepotism which, just wait and see, is likely to bring back corruption and collusion.

Choosing his own brother, whatever the reason, clearly conflicts with the spirit against corruption, collusion and nepotism, which Laksamana Sukardi is meant to be part of.

It is a very dangerous thing if it is not nipped in the bud. It is a disease, which, instead of minimizing corruptive practices, will make them more widely practiced.

Appointing Samudra Sukardi as president director of Garuda is obviously a decision that opposes all anti-corruption initiatives, betrays the conscience of the people and ignores the sensitivity of a nation who so urgently require a clean and transparent administration.

-- Media Indonesia, Jakarta