Test cases for Marzuki

Test cases for Marzuki

By reopening the investigation into alleged wrongdoings by former President Soeharto and declaring a number of Texmaco business executives suspects (in a case involving possible irregularities in acquiring bank credits) Attorney General Marzuki Darusman has reached a point of no return in our efforts to uphold the law. This, of course, is most laudable, provided that Marzuki succeeds. Otherwise, the reputation of our judicial system could become even worse than it has been so far.

Naturally, we don't want Marzuki to repeat the mistake former attorney general (Andi M.) Ghalib made by starting a series of investigations only for political gain. We want Marzuki to be able to send corruptors to prison or he won't be any different from his immediate predecessors.

To demonstrate his serious intentions, Marzuki had better report the progress he is making to the public on a weekly basis. The Texmaco and Soeharto cases are two difficult test cases for Marzuki Darusman. Hopefully, he will turn out to be different from his predecessors Andi Ghalib and Ismudjoko.

-- Media Indonesia, Jakarta