The list continues to grow

The list continues to grow

We highly appreciate the political stance announced by
President Abdurrahman Wahid's administration last year to make
the eradication of corruption the government's first priority.
However, it is only natural for the public to be disappointed
over the law enforcement apparatus' slow progress regarding the
matter.

The longer the list of cases of corruption, collusion and
nepotism grows, the heavier the burden that the police and
attorneys have to bear. We are aware that resolving such cases is
not easy. However, we cannot close our eyes to the fact that not
a single major case of corruption has been resolved. Without a
serious and daring effort, the incessantly growing list of cases
of corruption, collusion and nepotism will only further fuel the
public's frustration.

The people are waiting to see proof that corruptors, no matter
who, can be arrested and brought to trial. Without this, the
government's credibility will only sink lower and lower,
irrespective of who governs.

-- Bisnis Indonesia, Jakarta