"Like every Indonesian, I pin high hopes on the KPK to realize a clean governance and corruption-free Indonesia," the president emphasized.Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has managed to win the publics trust and meet expectations to make Indonesia free of corruption, according to President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).
The agency should be grateful and laud it, the president noted while inaugurating the new KPK building here on Tuesday.
Jokowi urged the Commission to work in a more professional, intensive, and sustainable manner to uphold the publics trust.
The president stated that he had always supported and encouraged the KPK.
"Like every Indonesian, I pin high hopes on the KPK to realize a clean governance and corruption-free Indonesia," the president emphasized.
Every citizen is keen to fight corruption, Jokowi added.
"This is in the interest of every Indonesian. Indonesia could progress to become a big nation if we are free from corruption," he affirmed.
The commission remains an independent body, which is free of political influence, he noted.
The independence of the KPK must be reflected in its legal measures, which are professional, credible, transparent, and accountable, he remarked.
The president has forecast that the KPK would face heavier challenges in future as corruption cases would increase in number and complexity.
"But, the KPK will also have to meet high public expectations with regard to its performance," Jokowi said.
He, however, expressed optimism that every challenge would be dealt with by strengthening the institutional capacity and the competency of human resources.
At the same time, the supporting facilities and infrastructure must also be improved.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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