Prabowo Instructs IPDN Graduates: Work Honestly and Do Not Corrupt

President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto delivered a message to the 1,204 graduates of the Institute of Domestic Governance (IPDN) who were sworn in as junior civil servants at the IPDN campus in Jatinangor, Sumedang, on Wednesday (29/7), urging them not to engage in corruption.

Prabowo reminded them that the public has no need of convoluted bureaucracy or corrupt state officials.

“The people need, even demand, an apparatus that works honestly, with discipline, cleanly, without corruption, is brave in making decisions, and is always present when the people need them. The people demand state officials who prioritise the people’s interests, not personal or group interests,” said Prabowo.

Prabowo reminded them that becoming a civil servant is not merely about holding a rank or position.

He emphasised that the honour of a state official is not measured by their standing, but by how much benefit the people feel.

“You are servants of the people. You must serve, protect and nurture the community. Nurture the people of Indonesia as best you can,” he said.

Prabowo stated that civil servants are the face and symbol of the state wherever they serve in the future.

For that reason, he stressed that the attitude and appearance of civil servants will shape the people’s judgement of the state.

“Whether the state is present or not, whether the state is orderly or not, whether the state is something to be proud of or not, whether our nation is a respected one or not,” he said.

Prabowo asked all civil servants to work to the best of their ability.

He stated that their performance will determine the people’s love for and trust in the state.

“But if you disappoint the people, what is broken is not only your name — what is broken is the people’s trust in the state,” he said.