Laksamana Sukardi's nepotism

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