Attending National Cadre Education Online, Firli Bahuri: PDIP Can Be A Pioneer Of Anti-Corruption Culture

Screenshot of Firli Bahuri attending an online PDIP cadre education event/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - The chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) encourages political parties in the country, including the PDI-P to participate in building character and having an anti-corruption culture. Moreover, the practice of corruption is still a common concern.

This was conveyed by Firli when he was present and gave a virtual presentation at the PDIP 2022 National Cadre Education (PKN) Batch II in Jakarta, Tuesday, March 22.

Firli said that many regulations have been made by the government to close the gaps in corruption. However, the anti-corruption culture has not run optimally so that the KPK wants to change this.

"KPK wants to change the culture of corruption into anti-corruption is a culture," said Firli, quoted from a written statement, Tuesday, March 22.

Firli reminded that this culture of corruption needs to be carried out by anyone. Moreover, at this time, the KPK continues to take various approaches.

It is hoped that all children of the nation will actively participate, both in the legislative, executive and political parties. Because corruption costs state money, corruption also makes it difficult to achieve the goals of the state.

Political parties, continued Firli, have a strategic position in the context of realizing the country's goals. So, he hopes that PDIP cadres can have integrity in order to pioneer the implementation of an anti-corruption culture.

"I think PDIP can be a pioneer in anti-corruption culture," said the former Deputy for Enforcement of the KPK.

Meanwhile, PDIP Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto took part in the virtual event, appreciating Firli's message. He said this anti-corruption culture can be started from a positive way of thinking.

"The material presented by Mr. Firli becomes energy for the PDI-P. Mr. Firli's direct presence will not be in vain, and therefore all Party cadres must be involved in building an anti-corruption culture that starts with a way of thinking that is free from abuse of power," said Hasto.

Hasto also explained the internal PDIP mechanism that supports anti-corruption commitments, opens a large space through the merit system and includes making internal improvements through organizational rules.

"In anti-corruption culture, it must be described in the organizational framework through our provisions, values / values in the party where from the Pancasila ideology we are taught the value of social justice. Being fair starts from the mind, the senses," he said.

He also ensured that the training this time was not only related to the cognitive aspect but also to one's own commitment to what was being done in building an anti-corruption culture.

"Being fair for the interests of the Indonesian people is also a philosophical foundation that should be anti-corruption. Human values and divinity are the basis of our struggle so that we can truly fight corruption together," concluded Hasto.