JAKARTA - Former Minister of Trade (Mendag) Thomas Trikasih Lembong alias Tom Lembong stated that his freedom would be used as a starting point to voice a fairer legal system for all Indonesian people.
He conveyed this after officially breathing free air after serving 9 months in detention related to the corruption case of sugar imports at the Ministry of Trade (Kemendag).
"I don't want my independence today to be the end of the story, I want this to be the beginning and shared responsibility," said Tom Lembong, Friday, August 1.
Not only voicing, Tom even stated that he would help if given the opportunity. Thus, the legal system that upholds justice will be felt by all levels of society.
"I want to voice a reminder and if possible help so that our legal system is more fair and more inclined to the truth, instead of being in certain narrow interests," he said.
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Tom also stated that he would continue to be enthusiastic about building the nation. Because, in his eyes, Indonesia is a big and very trustworthy country.
"I still really, really believe in this country, in the Indonesian nation, which I have always believed in is the best nation in the world. I still love this republic very much," said Tom.
It is known that Tom Lembong was officially released from detention. The release was after the DPR approved the President's letter number R43/Pres072025 dated July 30, 2025 regarding a request for consideration from the DPR RI for the awarding of abolition on behalf of Tom Lembong's brother.
"Abolition of Tom Lembong. Pres number R43/Pres 07 2025 dated July 30, 2025, on the consideration of the DPR RI's approval of giving an abolition to Tom Lembong's brother," said Dasco.
Abolition is the elimination or elimination of a criminal event. This term is contained in Article 14 of the 1945 Constitution which regulates the prerogative or privilege of the president by taking into account the considerations of the DPR
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