By: Marwan Achmad)*
Corruption has existed from the very beginning of human form organizations. Corruption can be said to be a part of human collective activity, however, it does not mean we can ignore the existence of corruption. This is because corruption can damage the life of the country’s economy and the foundation of the moral of life order.
Corruption is a terrible act perpetrated by bureaucratic apparatus and people who are competent with the bureaucracy. Corruption can stem from the weaknesses of the political system and the state administration system with bureaucracy as its basic device.
The war on corruption is a very significant focus in a country based on the law, and can even be the benchmark of a government’s success. In Indonesia, corruption is known as KKN, which stands for corruption, collusion and nepotism.
Even today, most corruption takes place in the government sector. Therefore, there must be awareness to arouse a stronger impulse within each of us to root out corruption. Although the government has formed an organization that aims to liberate our country from corruption corruption eradication (KPK), but the reality is still very much happening in this country.
KPK to this day, has been holding many people who are involved in government and entrepreneurs who wrapped in corruption cases in relation to people circle the government. In 2017 alone, there are already dozens of government officials detained by the KPK. These detentions will undoubtedly interfere with the course of government and will ultimately affect the public.
However, the eradication of corruption should not be the “endless path”, but “the path must be closer to the end of the goal”. Efforts to overcome the problem of corruption can be viewed from the structure or social system, in terms of juridical and ethical aspects and human morals.
Therefore, to fight corruption must be done by all elements, both in terms of infrastructure and superstructure. The eradication is not only the task of KPK, but also the participation of the community. In addition, the attitude of avoiding corruption should be instilled early and can start from small things.
)* The author is CIDISS Contributor