Battling all Bribery

The investigation into public officials allegedly receiving gratuities must be completed. Also needed are regulations penalizing businessmen for giving gifts to officials.

December 18, 2007

THE seeds of corruption, no matter how small, must be uprooted and destroyed, as early as possible. Therefore, the initiative of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to investigate some 30 officials who allegedly accepted gratuities needs our support. The officials, some of whom work for state-owned enterprises, must account for the gifts they accepted. If it is proven that the gifts were linked to their positions, they must take responsib

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