LSI Red Report Card For Corruption Eradication Performance, KPK: Joint Responsibility, Starting From The State Leaders

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JAKARTA - The results of a survey by the Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI) showed that 51.1 percent of respondents were dissatisfied with the performance of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

Responding to this, Acting KPK spokesman Ali Fikri acknowledged that the survey results were the public's hope for the KPK and efforts to eradicate corruption in the country.

It's just that, he said, efforts to eradicate corruption are not only the authority of the institution but also a shared responsibility.

"Eradicating corruption is a shared responsibility starting from the strong commitment of the state leadership and all levels of law enforcement officers to all levels of society," Ali said in a written statement to journalists, Monday, February 8.

The KPK is always open to the results of surveys conducted by a number of institutions. In addition, said Ali, the results of this survey would motivate his institution to continue to work on efforts to prevent and eradicate corruption in various ways.

"Of course this is an appreciation that motivates us to continue to work as well as possible in an effort to prevent and eradicate corruption through the implementation of prevention, coordination and supervision, monitoring, investigation and implementation of court decisions," he said.

It is known, LSI noted that public satisfaction with the KPK's performance was only around 48 percent and 51 percent were dissatisfied.

In more detail, this institution also shows that 46.6 percent of the opinion leaders who are dissatisfied and very dissatisfied reach 4.5 percent while those who are satisfied are 43.7 percent and very satisfied at 4.3 percent.

This survey was followed by 1,008 respondents spread across 36 cities in Indonesia. This activity was held from December 17 to January 7. Meanwhile, opinion leaders or opinion makers will be held from December 20 to January 25.