Legislator urges Rachman to quit

Legislator urges Rachman to quit

JAKARTA: An Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI
Perjuangan) legislator urged Attorney General M.A. Rachman on
Friday to resign following the decision of the Public Servants'
Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) to report him to the police over
his wealth declaration.

Teras Narang, who is also chairman of the House of
Representatives' Commission II on legal and home affairs, said
that it would be prudent for Rachman to step aside.

"For the sake of the judicial system, it would be better for
Rachman to step down," Teras told reporters after a party
meeting.

Rachman was reported to police by the KPKPN for concealing his
wealth and giving conflicting statements regarding a number of
bank accounts in his name.

Rachman said earlier that he was ready to quit his position if
found guilty.

Teras Narang said the PDI Perjuangan would urge President
Megawati Soekarnoputri to replace Rachman as soon as possible.

Megawati, who is also the PDI Perjuangan's chairwoman, had
said earlier that she would not replace Rachman, arguing that
replacing him would not guarantee better law enforcement. --JP