"I want to remind everyone again that corruption has become deep-rooted in the nation, and it is damaging the nation's economy, law enforcement, and social structure," Abraham stated.
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is currently focusing on efforts to prevent corruption in Indonesia by running anti-corruption campaigns in cooperation with various institutions of the country, according to KPK Chief Abraham Samad.

"Preventive measures could go a long way in reducing corruption and thereby losses to the state," he said at an event observing the International Anti-Corruption Day at the State Palace here on Monday.

"I want to remind everyone again that corruption has become deep-rooted in the nation, and it is damaging the nation's economy, law enforcement, and social structure," Abraham stated.

"Corruption prevention efforts are extremely important and all stakeholders and institutions should act in anticipation of the problem," he said.

The anti-graft agency has developed a National Integration System (NIS), which is expected to help eradicate corruption in Indonesia.

The system has been incorporated in the KPK Working Plan 2011-2023 and will be implemented across the country in cooperation with all national stakeholders.

"This system is aimed at stopping corruption in the ministries and government institutions as early as possible," Abraham explained.

During the 2004-12 period, KPK has handled 332 corruption cases involving legislators, law enforcers, ambassadors, and officials at the regional and national levels.

The anti-graft agency has received a total of 55,964 tip-offs, mostly from Indonesians including those living overseas.

"As a result, Rp152 trillion of state money was saved in the oil and gas upstream sector during the 2009-12 period. Also, Rp2 trillion was saved from rights transfer of state assets," Abraham pointed out.

Among those attending the event at the state palace were President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, First Lady Ani Yudhoyono, National Police Chief General Timur Pradopo, and a number of ministers and governors from the country`s 32 provinces.

The International Anti-Corruption Day is celebrated on December 9 every year.(*)

Editor: Heru Purwanto
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