Why Has It Been So Hard to Eradicate Corruption in This Country?

Corruption has dilapidated the justice and civil service sectors in Indonesia for a very long time. It appears to have been deep-rooted within the two vital sectors. The condition makes a flood of people wish for immediate governmental efforts on settling the serious issue, for they are most unlikely to go away from both sectors in order to meet their particular needs. Then, why does the corruption in Indonesia feel so hard to be erased? Substantively, there are several primary causes of the prolonging corruption.

The first to mention is that it is told to become such a tradition as it has happened since the very first time of the country’s establishment. So to erradicate it mostly or completely is not an easy task. Besides, the fact that most corruptions are committed in congregation also complicates the erradication process inasmuch as those involved in the cases will attempt to cover them together. Moreover, if they come from relatives or practice nepotism, the condition will turn much more complicated. The high cost of political campaigns causes corruption practices around Indonesia as well. The tradition of “money politics” is still preserved in some places until now. Then, less interest of people in politics that results in their less attention to political issues and government officials is another cause for the officials to commit corruption on duty.  

To sum up, some major causes drive the corruption in Indonesia to remain growing. The government, as demanded by people, must take initiatives in form of severe punishment and hefty fines to end corruption practices across the nation. Thus, the money they have stolen from people can be returned and used to improve the quality of education, health, and well-being.

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Esai pendek ini ditulis untuk memenuhi tugas mata kuliah Writing 4, jurusan Sastra Inggris Bidang Minat Penerjemahan, Universitas Terbuka.