Officials must lead by example

Officials must lead by example

From Warta Kota

In the last few weeks, there has been news about officials who are still operating under the New Order spirit and practices, the abuse of power. In Jakarta, it is said that officials' children "fill empty school desks" (enrolled through illegal payments). In Bekasi, an official's kid died in a toilet and his death was suspected as occurring after the use of drugs. There were also security apparatus who unveiled Ebtanas (the final exam) and sold empty school desks.

Prior to this, we also heard that a military official's child was to be tried because of his involvement in drug abuse. Another kid was involved in arms problems. Meanwhile, Zarina Mirafsur, the woman imprisoned over drug abuse, gave birth to a baby during her imprisonment, but the baby's father is unknown. Some presume this is related to the official's attitude.

I don't ask the officials and their children in Jakarta and its surroundings to behave beyond the capacity of common people. But in front of the suffering people, they should give good examples.

In order not to speak too much, I invite officials to read the stories of Bung (Mr.) Hatta, Bung Karno, Bung Syahrir and our founding fathers and mothers. And for this era, just read the biography of the late Pak (Mr.) Susilo Sudarman (if it's already published).

ARIFIN DAULAY

Jakarta