Hymn And Mars Created By Firli's Wife Becomes A Spotlight, Deputy Chair Of The KPK: Mrs. Dina Has The Ability To Compose Songs

Deputy Chairperson of the KPK Alexander Marwata at a press conference held at the KPK Red and White building, Jakarta / KPK Public Relations DOK

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Alexander Marwata said the wife of KPK chairman Firli Bahuri, Ardina Safitri has the ability to compose songs and wants to contribute to efforts to eradicate corruption. Therefore, the KPK uses his work to increase morale.

"Incidentally there is a mother, who happens to be the wife of the Chair of the KPK, yes. His wife is the Chair of the KPK, his wife, Mr. Firli, Mrs. Dina has the ability to compose songs and arrange them, and this is not the first or second song," said Alexander in a press conference broadcast on the KPK YouTube. RI, Thursday, February 17th.

"Before, he had composed a song and he donated the marching song to the KPK and coincidentally it was also good," he added.

For this reason, Alexander feels that there is nothing wrong if a citizen like Ardina donates his work to the KPK. Moreover, since its establishment, the anti-corruption commission has not had a hymn or march like other government agencies.

"Almost 20 years, yes, for 18 years we (KPK was founded, ed) have not had any marches or hymns," he said.

Moreover, Alexander said that the hymn and march created by Ardina could raise the spirit of eradicating corruption among KPK personnel. Not only that, Firli's wife gave her work for free to the anti-corruption commission.

"Is there something wrong? If I have the ability, I will make it. If my wife can have the ability to compose songs, I will propose it. This happens to be the wife of the Chair of the KPK, she wants to contribute to the KPK by making marches and hymns," he explained.

In addition, he also considered that there was no conflict of interest from using Ardina's work as a KPK march and hymn.

"Isn't it a good thing when there are citizens who want to be involved in eradicating corruption by making songs that can strengthen the spirit of KPK employees to eradicate corruption," said Alexander.

As previously reported, the KPK released a hymn and march created by Ardina Safitri today or Thursday, February 17th. The wife of the Chairperson of the KPK, Firli Bahuri, admitted that she was proud to make marches and hymns for the KPK. "Pride for a citizen is to be able to serve and contribute, no matter how small, as simple as anything, in order to participate in advancing and prospering the nation, one of which is through eradicating corruption," said Dina. in a written statement from the KPK, Thursday, February 17.

Dina explained that the KPK hymn and march she created was full of meaning and message. One of them, invites KPK personnel to continue to serve to realize a corruption-free Indonesia. Meanwhile, Firli Bahuri believes that the hymn and march created by his wife can make KPK employees proud when carrying out their duties. The song is also believed to make its employees love the country more. "The lyrics in this song are expected to be an inspiration for all KPK people in working and strengthening our love for the Indonesian nation," he said.