Appreciation of President Prabowo’s Commitment to Eradicate Corruption in Indonesia
Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto delivered a number of important statements related to the corruption eradication agenda in his speech at the commemoration of International Labor Day (May Day) 2025 held at Monas Field, Central Jakarta, last Thursday (1/5).
On that occasion, the President emphasized his commitment to eradicating the culture of corruption in Indonesia.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the government that I lead is determined to try to eliminate corruption from the earth of Indonesia,” he said loudly.
The President admitted that the fight against corruption is not an easy job.
He said that he often received ridicule and threats for the bold steps taken.
“I know that this is not an easy job, this is hard work. I am ridiculed every day, threatened every day,” said Prabowo.
However, President Prabowo emphasized that he would not back down and was ready to sacrifice everything for the nation.
“But I am not afraid. I have said, I am willing, I am ready, I am willing to die for my nation and my people,” he said.
The President also pushed for the ratification of the Asset Confiscation Bill. He considered that the eradication of corruption must be accompanied by the return of state losses.
“In the context of eradicating corruption, I support the asset confiscation law, I support it, it’s okay if you steal and don’t want to return the assets,” he said.
At the end of his speech, Prabowo reiterated his determination to uphold the law and protect state assets so that they can be enjoyed by all Indonesian people.
“I have said many times, I will enforce the law on those who violate, the law on those who steal state assets, I will take action,” said the President.
Supporting the President’s statement, the Mujadalah Kiai Kampung (MKK) organization expressed its appreciation for Prabowo’s firmness in eradicating corruption.
The founder of MKK, Najib Salim Atamimi, said that President Prabowo’s speech was good news for the nation.
“This is an extraordinary commitment from President Prabowo. The culture of corruption must be immediately eliminated, eradicated from Indonesia,” said Najib.
Najib emphasized that all parties, especially law enforcement agencies, must support the President’s steps. He also emphasized the importance of collective awareness of all Indonesian people in fighting corruption.
“To improve this nation, it is not only the task of the government and the President. But all Indonesian people also have an obligation,” concluded Najib. (_)
