SINCE he became Golkar Party Chairman a few months ago, Jusuf Kalla was determined not to let Golkar become a nest of corruptors. Unfortunately, in the provinces, it is precisely Golkar members in the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) who are involved in corruption cases.

Two weeks ago Golkar chiefs from the provinces were gathered in Jakarta to be made aware of the law and, interestingly, they were told that Golkar would defend them