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Prabowo Warns Young Officers Against Corruption Temptation
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto sternly warned newly commissioned TNI and Polri officers against abusing their power, succumbing to corruption, or engaging in illegal activities like drugs and gambling. He emphasized loyalty and integrity towards the people, stating that betraying them means losing honor.
President Prabowo Subianto has urged young officers of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and National Police (Polri) to maintain their integrity in their duties. Speaking at the Prasetya Perwira (Praspa) ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday (22/7), Prabowo stated, "Integrity is an officer's honor. Never misuse your position, never be tempted by corruption, by embezzlement." Prabowo emphasized that the TNI and Polri are vital institutions for the nation and country. He reminded all young officers to work professionally and serve the people. "Never compromise with drugs, gambling, or other legal violations. Once you betray the people, you lose your honor," he warned. On this day, Prabowo commissioned 1,177 graduates from military and police academies as new TNI-Polri officers. This included 512 from the Military Academy, 229 from the Naval Academy, 154 from the Air Force Academy, and 282 from the Police Academy. Prabowo also presented the Adhi Makayasa award to the best graduates from each academy. The recipients were Calvin Tidar Sakti (Military Academy), Muhammad Rizqi Wira Utama Baihaqi Putra (Naval Academy), Yehezkiel Bonaventura Yudaniarman (Air Force Academy), and Harindra Arsandho Tegarbaja (Police Academy).
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CNN Indonesia