Deputy Minister Of Law And Human Rights: President Jokowi Sets Good Example Reporting Gratification

President Jokowi/DOK IST

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights (Wamenkum HAM) Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej asked all state administrators to firmly reject granting gratuities from anyone. He asked officials to imitate President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) who often reports gratuities to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

"In Indonesia, actually, President Joko Widodo has set a good example and ministers have followed suit," said Eddy in the Gratification Control Webinar: Removing the Roots of Corruption and giving appreciation to the 2021 Gratification reporter which was broadcast on the Indonesian KPK YouTube, Tuesday, November 30.

He explained that President Jokowi had twice reported his gifts to the KPK. First, the former Governor of DKI Jakarta reported that he was given a complete album with the signature of one of the members of the Metallica band from Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rassmussen in 2017.

Eddy said Jokowi immediately reported to the KPK and after being analyzed the goods were then declared as a form of gratification. So, to get it back, Jokowi had to pay for the album at a price of Rp. 10 million.

"Because when he was given a Metallica CD (Compact Disc) he reported it to the KPK and the KPK considered it a gratification. Then he was given the first opportunity to redeem and then he paid Rp10 million," he said.

Meanwhile, the next example, said Eddy, occurred when the King of Saudi Arabia visited Indonesia. He said Jokowi received various souvenirs and was received by Tito Karnavian, who is still serving as the National Police Chief.

After getting the souvenir, Jokowi reported it to the KPK.

"The Saudi King's visit to Indonesia received a lot of souvenirs, among others, what I know exactly was received by the National Police Chief who became Minister of Home Affairs, General Tito, if I am not mistaken, I handed over the golden sword to the KPK, yes, that is an example of a public official that must be imitated," he said. .

With the example that has been given, Eddy asked all state officials to refuse gratification in any form. According to him, officials must be able to maintain morale.

"If we have held public office, what we uphold are ethics and morals. So that is the main filter not to commit corrupt acts," he concluded.