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Prabowo Urges Indonesian Officials to Introspect on Public Service

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto urged all state apparatus, including bureaucrats, military, police, and prosecutors, to introspect their duties and responsibilities to the people.
  • Prabowo reminded officials that they serve the public and their authority and resources come from the people, emphasizing the need to avoid corruption and deception.
  • He stressed that law enforcement must be fair and applied equally to all, regardless of power or economic status, and called for self-improvement and adherence to the people's will.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called for a thorough introspection among all state apparatus, from bureaucrats to military and police officials, urging them to reflect on their duties and responsibilities towards the public. Speaking at the inauguration of five dams in West Lombok, Prabowo reminded officials that they are servants of the people, and their positions and resources are derived from the populace.

I ask that we introspect, especially the bureaucrats. I see many bureaucrats here. Bureaucrats introspect, we all introspect. Military and police officials introspect.

— Prabowo SubiantoDuring the inauguration of five dams in West Lombok, urging state officials to self-reflect.

"You are the people's property, your stars are from the people, your shoes are from the people, your hats are from the people. Never forget that," Prabowo stated, extending his message to prosecutors as well. He urged all state officials to improve themselves, exercise self-awareness, and refrain from acting against the people's will, particularly concerning corruption and deceit.

You are the people's property, your stars are from the people, your shoes are from the people, your hats are from the people. Never forget that.

— Prabowo SubiantoReminding officials of their role as public servants.

Prabowo asserted that the public desires a government free from corruption and fraud. "To state apparatus, to state officials in government, in bureaucracy, in every ministry, in every institution, let us together improve ourselves, correct ourselves," he urged. He emphasized a forward-looking approach, asking for self-correction rather than dwelling on the past, and reiterated that the people do not want corruption or deception to continue.

To state apparatus, to state officials in government, in bureaucracy, in every ministry, in every institution, let us together improve ourselves, correct ourselves.

— Prabowo SubiantoCalling for self-improvement and adherence to the people's will.

The president also highlighted the government's achievements despite challenges, including resistance from those he termed "corruptors." He stressed that law enforcement against corruption must follow due legal procedures and be applied justly to everyone, irrespective of their status, power, or economic background. "The law is for everyone, not just for the powerful, not just for the rich," Prabowo declared.

The law is for everyone, not just for the powerful, not just for the rich.

— Prabowo SubiantoEmphasizing the principle of equal justice.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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