All state officials, and not only the government, must prevent corruption"Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said the law must be enforced against corrupt officials, regardless of their political party affiliation or backgrounds.
Speaking at a coordination meeting on law enforcement at the Attorney General`s Office here on Wednesday, the President said corruption eradication efforts must be made continuously involving all parties.
"All state officials, and not only the government, must prevent corruption. When irregularities happen the law must be enforced," he said.
The President said all state apparatuses within the legal system must work hard to eradicate corruption despite, the weaknesses that still exist.
"We still have a lot of work to do. But I hope all sectors would continue to work and act firmly against anyone involved, regardless of his or her official position or political party affiliation," he said.
He felt that success in enforcing the law and eradicating corruption would be the victory of all parties.
"Satisfaction or dissatisfaction is number two. What is important is we must never lose the spirit. I have often said that the success in corruption eradication will depend not only on the police or the prosecutor`s office, but on all parties," he added.
Yudhoyono was flanked by Vice President Boediono at the meeting that was attended by Defence Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro, National Police Chief General Timur Pradopo, Attorney General Basrief Arief, coordinating ministers, the head of the National Land Agency and other officials.
Yudhoyono plans to hold coordination meetings in a number of government institutions during the current fasting month of Ramadan regarding the implementation of government programmes.
(H-YH/INE)
Editor: Suryanto
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