Jakarta, May 20 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday ordered ministers and state officials to eliminate illegal levies and corruption within government institutions to support economic growth and clean governance.

"Take immediate initiative to clean up your respective bureaucracies. Do not hesitate. Crack down on those who violate the rules," Prabowo said during a plenary session at the House of Representatives in Jakarta.

He said all government institutions must function effectively to eradicate abuse of power and respond to public demands for transparent and accountable governance.

Prabowo also warned that no official is exempt from replacement if found violating the law or failing to perform adequately.

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