West Java official: State officials must uphold integrity

Pradi Supriatna, a member of the West Java Regional People's Representative Council, underscored the critical importance of integrity for all state officials, describing it as a fundamental principle that cannot be compromised. He asserted that public trust is solely achievable through consistent honesty, transparency, and faithful execution of responsibilities.

Speaking at an event organized by KNPI in Bandung, Supriatna highlighted that integrity extends beyond mere slogans; it forms the bedrock of all policymaking processes. State officials, he explained, must prioritize the interests of the community above their own or those of any group. "Integrity is an obligation. Every state official must be able to maintain public trust through honest, responsible, and accountable actions," he stated.

Supriatna acknowledged the increasing complexity of government administration, necessitating a reinforced commitment to ethical values, accountability, and professionalism among all state apparatus to ensure optimal public service. He advocated for cultivating a culture of integrity from the outset and consistently applying it across all levels of government to prevent abuses of power and conflicts of interest.

He urged all stakeholders to collaborate in fostering a clean governance ecosystem focused on public interests. Supriatna stressed that robust oversight must be complemented by the individual moral awareness of each person performing their duties. "Integrity is not just the responsibility of the institution, but the responsibility of every individual entrusted as a state official," he concluded, hoping that integrity becomes a pervasive work culture to enhance public trust and promote good governance.