JAKARTA - Abdullah, a member of Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR), supports the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)'s ongoing investigation into alleged budget markups or inflation in the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail (Whoosh) project.
He believes the KPK's actions are crucial to maintaining public trust amidst the controversy surrounding this strategic project during President Joko Widodo's (Jokowi) administration. This is particularly true given the significant debt burden Indonesia faces and the allegations of irregularities in its budget management.
"The KPK must not be afraid to handle this case. The alleged budget markups in the high-speed rail project must be investigated thoroughly and transparently," Abdullah told reporters on Tuesday, October 28.
Abdullah emphasized that the KPK must act decisively if any criminal activity is found in the case. He stated that anyone involved in corrupt practices, whether from the government, state-owned enterprises, or the private sector, must be prosecuted according to applicable law.
"The KPK must be impartial. If the investigation uncovers corruption, the perpetrators must be brought to justice without exception," the National Awakening Party (PKB) politician asserted.
Abdullah hopes that the KPK's investigation will be conducted professionally and independently, thereby restoring public trust in corruption eradication efforts in the infrastructure sector.
With support from the House of Representatives (DPR), Abdullah hopes the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) can work more effectively to uncover the facts and uphold justice for the benefit of the people and the state.
"A project as large as the Whoosh High-Speed Train should be a source of national pride, not a burden due to budget irregularities. Therefore, we must fully support the KPK so they can resolve this case," he concluded.
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