Jakarta, March 19 -- President Prabowo Subianto's plan to build a prison on a remote island for corrupt individuals could improve Indonesia's correctional system, Speaker of Commission XIII of the House of Representatives (DPR) Willy Aditya stated.

He contended that the president's initiative should be viewed from a broader perspective rather than simply as a measure to deter corruption.

In a written statement received by ANTARA in Jakarta on Wednesday, Aditya referenced the issue of overcrowding in correctional facilities across the country.

To address this issue and pave the way for more effective and humane correctional services, he suggested that the government utilize Indonesia's numerous small islands and establish more prisons t...