Jakarta, NU Online
Concern over corruption has led a community-based association of Muslim women to introduce an initiative to fight graft starting from their own homes.
"In addition to pursuing religious knowledge, Muslim mothers also need to develop a sense of awareness and concern over what's happening around them in society," Nurul Hidayati, spokeswoman of the Jakarta chapter of Islamic study group Majlis Taklim Salimah, said during a discussion Wednesday.<>
The group, set up seven years ago, is cooperating with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to launch a project that will teach Muslim women, particularly housewives, the importance of combating corruption beginning at the household-level.
Nurul said corruption eradication is the organization's latest social project aimed at around 3,000 member study groups scattered across 28 provinces and 110 regencies in Indonesia.
The organization wants to do away with apathy among its members and raise their awareness of social issues, she said.
"Something is terribly wrong when the world's most populous Muslim country has become one of the most corrupt countries in the world," Nurul was quoted by The Jakarta Post as saying.
To deal with the problem of graft, she said, a cultural approach is needed, referring to the traditional role of mothers as the first agents of education, norms and values.
"Mothers shouldn't just stop at inculcating values like honesty and faith, we should also know by heart what corruption is about, how to avoid such practices in our daily lives and prevent our husbands from ever resorting to corruption," she said.
The Corruption Eradication Commission is involved in the project to supply the group with much-needed know-how on fighting graft.
KPK representative Abdullah Hehamahua said both housewives and career women have equally important roles in eradicating corruption.
"You can start by checking your husbands' salary slip and observing their spending habits to see whether there is any discrepancy," he said.
"Moreover, never let any financial shortage lead you to turning a blind eye to your husband's performance at work."
He also called on women to cooperate with the KPK by reporting any corruption they encounter.
"We must eradicate corruption wherever we are, no matter who is committing the crime, whether it is the president or the janitor."
Wednesday's discussion was followed by a lively question and answer session as women shared personal experiences with corruption, from schools to religious affairs offices.
"There is a school in Pancoran (in South Jakarta), where the costs for books and uniforms are more than the tuition, but it is all supposed to be free of charge. Parents also hand out envelopes to teachers during registration for the new school term. Can you tell me which category of corruption this is?" asked one concerned housewife, Suprih.
Prior to this anti-corruption program, the Salimah group has been involved in teaching parenting skills and running anti-child abuse and anti-drug campaigns. (dar)
Concern over corruption has led a community-based association of Muslim women to introduce an initiative to fight graft starting from their own homes.
"In addition to pursuing religious knowledge, Muslim mothers also need to develop a sense of awareness and concern over what's happening around them in society," Nurul Hidayati, spokeswoman of the Jakarta chapter of Islamic study group Majlis Taklim Salimah, said during a discussion Wednesday.<>
The group, set up seven years ago, is cooperating with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to launch a project that will teach Muslim women, particularly housewives, the importance of combating corruption beginning at the household-level.
Nurul said corruption eradication is the organization's latest social project aimed at around 3,000 member study groups scattered across 28 provinces and 110 regencies in Indonesia.
The organization wants to do away with apathy among its members and raise their awareness of social issues, she said.
"Something is terribly wrong when the world's most populous Muslim country has become one of the most corrupt countries in the world," Nurul was quoted by The Jakarta Post as saying.
To deal with the problem of graft, she said, a cultural approach is needed, referring to the traditional role of mothers as the first agents of education, norms and values.
"Mothers shouldn't just stop at inculcating values like honesty and faith, we should also know by heart what corruption is about, how to avoid such practices in our daily lives and prevent our husbands from ever resorting to corruption," she said.
The Corruption Eradication Commission is involved in the project to supply the group with much-needed know-how on fighting graft.
KPK representative Abdullah Hehamahua said both housewives and career women have equally important roles in eradicating corruption.
"You can start by checking your husbands' salary slip and observing their spending habits to see whether there is any discrepancy," he said.
"Moreover, never let any financial shortage lead you to turning a blind eye to your husband's performance at work."
He also called on women to cooperate with the KPK by reporting any corruption they encounter.
"We must eradicate corruption wherever we are, no matter who is committing the crime, whether it is the president or the janitor."
Wednesday's discussion was followed by a lively question and answer session as women shared personal experiences with corruption, from schools to religious affairs offices.
"There is a school in Pancoran (in South Jakarta), where the costs for books and uniforms are more than the tuition, but it is all supposed to be free of charge. Parents also hand out envelopes to teachers during registration for the new school term. Can you tell me which category of corruption this is?" asked one concerned housewife, Suprih.
Prior to this anti-corruption program, the Salimah group has been involved in teaching parenting skills and running anti-child abuse and anti-drug campaigns. (dar)
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