No more gifts for officials

No more gifts for officials

SEMARANG, Central Java: Officials of the Central Java administration have been banned from accepting any gifts or parcels following a call from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

"I think the call from the KPK is very good. It's better for the officials to comply with it, to prevent problems," Central Java Governor Mardiyanto said on Friday. "Just do it because it's for the best of all."

He told officials, who had already received such gifts, to channel them to orphanage or other institutions in need of assistance.

The governor's move met with the approval of residents.

"We support the governor's move. It will eliminate the culture of 'asking for extras' among officials. If necessary, the ban will not only apply to the Idul Fitri celebration," said Nurhayati, a resident. -- Antara