On crooked politicians

On crooked politicians

From Gatra

In the period of reform no significant political change was introduced because the majority of politicians were perceivably exponents of the New Order. Even some newcomers in politics also have the vision and mission of the old regime.

Worse still, New Order figures are already enjoying the gains of graft practices. For decades now they have appeared as candidates for national and regional legislative positions, even for presidency.

Therefore, I fully support the movement against crooked politicians launched by several non-governmental organizations, youth and student associations. The problem is that this movement is now still limited to discourses on the criteria of such unscrupulous people.

I also praise the courage of regional activists, in among other places, West Java and Yogyakarta, who have announced the names of some 105 figures categorized as crooked politicians.

MURTHADA SA'ALI Medan, North Sumatra