Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Vice President Jusuf Kalla here Friday assured South Korean and Indonesian businessmen that the government was seriously fighting corruption in the country.
"As we all know, two days ago, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested a legislator at this hotel for alleged corruption," Kalla said when opening an Indonesia-South Korea Business Forum at the Ritz Carlton Hotel.
The vice president said the arrest on Wednesday of Al Amin Nasution, a member of the House of Representatives` Commission IV, by the KPK at the Ritz Carlton Hotel was an example of Indonesia`s serious efforts to combat corruption.
Kalla said the arrest of Al Amin Nasation as a suspect in a bribery case was part of the government`s efforts to change the perception that Indonesia was one of the most corrupt countries in the world.
He said eradication of corruption and other law enforcement efforts were badly needed to encourage investment growth.
"Our government system is now more democratic and transparent and therefore we invite foreign investors to invest in Indonesia," the vice president said.
Kalla said Indonesia was at present in need of investment in infrastructure facilities such as seaports, airports and toll roads.
"We also have abundant natural resources, and a big population which is a potential market for South Korean businessmen investing in our country," Kalla said.
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"As we all know, two days ago, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested a legislator at this hotel for alleged corruption," Kalla said when opening an Indonesia-South Korea Business Forum at the Ritz Carlton Hotel.
The vice president said the arrest on Wednesday of Al Amin Nasution, a member of the House of Representatives` Commission IV, by the KPK at the Ritz Carlton Hotel was an example of Indonesia`s serious efforts to combat corruption.
Kalla said the arrest of Al Amin Nasation as a suspect in a bribery case was part of the government`s efforts to change the perception that Indonesia was one of the most corrupt countries in the world.
He said eradication of corruption and other law enforcement efforts were badly needed to encourage investment growth.
"Our government system is now more democratic and transparent and therefore we invite foreign investors to invest in Indonesia," the vice president said.
Kalla said Indonesia was at present in need of investment in infrastructure facilities such as seaports, airports and toll roads.
"We also have abundant natural resources, and a big population which is a potential market for South Korean businessmen investing in our country," Kalla said.
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