President's anti-corruption commitment needs all-party support: Foundation chairman
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- The chairman of the Jayabaya University Foundation, Moestar Putrajaya, stated that combating corruption is a crucial leadership test for President Prabowo Subianto.
- He emphasized that corruption is a serious threat to achieving a just, advanced, and prosperous Indonesia, noting that while law enforcement continues, the number of cases highlights the persistent problem.
- Putrajaya called for a united front against corruption, involving the government, law enforcement, education sector, businesses, media, religious leaders, and the public, stressing the importance of integrity and honesty in leadership.
Moestar Putrajaya, chairman of the Jayabaya University Foundation, has called the fight against corruption a critical leadership test for President Prabowo Subianto. He asserted that corruption poses a significant threat to Indonesia's aspirations for justice, advancement, and prosperity.
The exposure of various cases shows that law enforcement is ongoing. However, the numerous cases that emerge also serve as a reminder that corruption remains a serious problem that must be consistently eradicated.
"The exposure of various cases shows that law enforcement is ongoing. However, the numerous cases that emerge also serve as a reminder that corruption remains a serious problem that must be consistently eradicated," Moestar stated in a press release on Monday. He further defined corruption not merely as a legal violation but as a betrayal of public trust, where embezzled funds diminish opportunities for education, healthcare, and proper development for citizens.
Putrajaya expressed support for President Prabowo's commitment to a clean government and strengthened anti-corruption efforts. He stressed that this commitment requires fair, transparent, and impartial law enforcement, stating, "The people's trust will grow when the law stands equally firm for everyone."
The people's trust will grow when the law stands equally firm for everyone.
However, he cautioned that the president cannot fight corruption alone. Putrajaya urged the government, law enforcement, educational institutions, businesses, media, religious leaders, and the public to unite against all forms of corruption. He believes universities have a responsibility to cultivate not only intelligent but also integrity-driven generations, emphasizing character education and instilling honesty from an early age.
The people do not demand perfect leaders, but they always respect leaders who dare to stand for truth and uphold trust.
"The people do not demand perfect leaders, but they always respect leaders who dare to stand for truth and uphold trust," Moestar remarked. He concluded by stating that history remembers leaders not just for economic or physical development achievements but for their ability to maintain public trust and leave a legacy of clean governance. "Corruption robs not only state money but also the nation's future. Indonesia will become great not solely because of its natural wealth, but because of the integrity of its leaders and the growth of honesty among its people," he added.
Corruption robs not only state money but also the nation's future. Indonesia will become great not solely because of its natural wealth, but because of the integrity of its leaders and the growth of honesty among its people.
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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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