Tainted Honor

The Mayor of Bekasi is charged with three counts of corruption, including bribery to win the Adipura Award. The trophy, which was paraded around the town, could be withdrawn.

December 1, 2010

THE large poster reading “Stop Criminalization!!! Adipura is a symbol of the Bekasi community’s struggle and tears” can be seen at the junction of Jalan Pekayon, Rawa Lumbu, Bekasi. The green-colored poster is displayed on behalf of the Mochtar Mohamad-Loving People Movement. This is a form of support for the Mayor of Bekasi, Mochtar Mohamad, who is currently dogged by a legal matter.  

Similar posters have appeared at a number of street

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