Kutai Kartanegara Regent Rita Widyasari has finally followed in the footsteps of her father, the late Syaukani Hasan Rais. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has declared her a suspect last week, so she is suffering the same fate as Syaukani in 2006 when he held the same position. Once again, her case reflects the failure of our democracy to produce untainted leaders.

Rita stands accused of taking a Rp6 billion bribe from Sawit Golden P