Prabowo stresses corruption must be eradicated to its roots

President Prabowo Subianto has affirmed his commitment to eradicating corruption to its roots so that all national wealth and assets can be managed for the people’s benefit.

He made the remarks while attending the launch and groundbreaking of a 100 GWp solar power plant (PLTS) in Jembrana, Bali, on Tuesday.

“The essence of this nation’s strength is that all national assets, all national wealth must be managed as well as possible, as honestly as possible, on the basis of patriotism, love of the homeland, love of the people, and a profound sense of responsibility,” Prabowo said.

He therefore stressed that the government must fight and eradicate corrupt practices to their roots.

“That is why misappropriation and corruption must be fought, must be eradicated to the roots,” Prabowo asserted.

Prabowo acknowledged that some parties still doubt the government’s seriousness in combating corruption.

However, the President assured that the government is genuinely undertaking these efforts.

According to Prabowo, eradicating corruption and closing state financial leakages has a direct impact on the government’s ability to address various problems.

The Head of State cited the government’s ability to deploy hundreds of helicopters, dozens of aircraft, heavy equipment, water pumps, and thousands of personnel to handle various disasters.

“How can we now overcome problems, have hundreds of helicopters, manage heavy equipment if we have no money? Where does that money come from? That money comes from what we have saved, from the corruption that has been going on,” Prabowo said.

The Head of State said the government has so far sought to stop various state financial leakages. However, he stressed that these efforts are not yet sufficient and must continue to be strengthened.

“So far we have stopped those leakages, but we are not satisfied. We must be even stricter in managing all finances,” Prabowo said.

The launch of the 100 Gigawatt peak (GWp) solar power plant at the Java–Bali Sea Crossing Operation Monument in Gilimanuk is part of the National Priority Work Programme under the Energy and Water Independence Cluster, which is directed at strengthening national energy independence and resilience as well as reducing dependence on fossil fuels.