Officials told to reject gifts

Officials told to reject gifts

JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) called on
state officials not to accept gifts or other gratuities ahead of
Christmas and New Year.

In its circular issued on Wednesday, KPK leadership said Law
No. 30/2002 on KPK bans state officials from receiving
gratuities.

Some gifts are in the form of cash, discounts, travel
packages, medication or other facilities given to state officials
in connection with their positions, for assumed favors at a later
date.

The KPK had previously introduced the policy before Idul
Fitri, sparking protests from gift vendors who complained about a
decline in revenues following the ban.

KPK considers such gifts a type of bribery. -- JP