Uncovering the President’s Wealth
Both the President and the Vice President have submitted a list of their assets for public scrutiny. More lists are expected from cabinet ministers and legislators.
April 10, 2001
Indonesians will soon have access to lists of wealth held by State officials. Only how much and the source is unclear, since most owners aren’t very frank about it.
Jusuf Syakir, chairman of the Audit Commission on the State Officials’ Wealth (KPKPN), said last week only 15 State officials had so far returned questionnaires sent by the commission. First to provide the list on March 22 was President Abdurrahman Wahid. Two days later
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