Vice President Ma'ruf Amin: Corruption Is A Form Of Cruelty

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JAKARTA - Vice President Ma'ruf Amin said corruption is a form of tyranny against the public trust. He emphasized that all religions in the country have prohibited their followers from committing acts of corruption.

This was conveyed by him when closing the commemoration of the 2021 World Anti-Corruption Day (Hakordia) at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta.

"Corruption for religious people is a form of injustice against the beliefs and trust of the people who want justice and prosperity", said Ma'ruf in front of guests, Thursday, December 9.

He said noble and religious culture should be a strong reminder to avoid corrupt practices. "All religions adopted by the Indonesian people in essence strictly prohibit their followers from committing corruption", said the former Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama, Rais Aam.

"Corruption is like rust that eats away at the iron pillars of development. Corruption is not only a violation of law and ethics but also human rights and justice", added Ma'ruf.

The Vice President hopes that the momentum for the 2021 Hakordia commemoration is in line with the government's commitment to continue to strive to prevent and combat corruption.

"On this auspicious occasion, I invite all elements of the nation to really unite to build an anti-corruption culture in everyday life to build a new civilization and morals that are clean from all forms of corruption", concluded Ma'ruf.