Indonesia Anti Corruption Body

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Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (Indonesian: Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi), abbreviated as KPK, is a government agency established to fight corruption. As of 2012, its chairman is Abraham Samad,[1] and its deputy chairman is Bambang Widjojanto.[2]

Background
Anti-corruption efforts began in Indonesia in the 1950s. Following strong criticism of corruption at the beginning of the New Orderregime in the late 1960s a Commission of Four was appointed by president Suharto in 1970.[3] The report of the commission noted that corruption was "rampant" but none of the cases it said were in need of urgent action were followed up. Laws were passed in 1999 giving the Police and prosecution service the authority to investigate corruption cases.

Law No.30/2002 on the Corruption Eradication Commission was passed in 2002 providing a legal basis for the establishment of the KPK.[4][5]

Duties
The KPK vision is to free Indonesia from corruption. Its duties include investigating and prosecuting corruption cases and monitoring the governance of the state. It has the authority to request meetings and reports in the course of its investigations. It can also authorise wiretaps, impose travel bans, request financial information about suspects, freeze financial transactions and request the assistance of other law enforcement agencies.[6][7] It also has the authority to detain suspects, including well-known figures, and frequently does so.

Achievements

Johan Budi, the spokesman of the Commission

The work of the KPK is a source of continuing controversy in Indonesia. The commission is careful, but sometimes quite aggressive, in pursuing high-profile cases. For example, in reporting on the activities of the KPK, one foreign observer noted that the commission has "confronted head-on the endemic corruption that remains as a legacy of President Suharto’s 32-year-long kleptocracy. Since it started operating in late 2003, the commission has investigated, prosecuted and achieved a 100-percent conviction rate in 86 cases of bribery and graft related to government procurements and budgets."[8]

To display once more its resolve to crack down on graft suspects, the KPK named on 7 December 2012, both brothers of Indonesian socialite Rizal Mallarangeng, Indonesia's Sports Minister Andi Mallarangeng and Fox Indonesia consultant Choel Mallarangeng suspects in a multimillion-dollar corruption case, in the latest scandal to hit the President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's ruling party ahead of Indonesia's 2014 Presidential election. Mallarangeng is the first minister to resign on graft allegations since the KPK began operating in 2003.[9][10]

KPK public education division official Budiono Prakoso said in December 2008 that because of its limited manpower and resources, of some 16,200 cases reported to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), only a small number had been dealt with.[11] A large number of the solid reports informed the KPK of alleged cases of corruption and misuse of budget funds by government agencies at national and regional levels. "The main problem is the political will of the government at regional and national levels. Political will remains low. Everything is still at a lip-service level," he said.

NGO activists often urge the KPK to be more aggressive in its work. For example, Bali Corruption Watch (BCW) head Putu Wirata Dwikora asked the KPK to investigate corruption cases in Bali. He lamented the commission's practice of handing over corruption cases in Bali to the local prosecutors office for further investigation. "The KPK should be directly involved in investigations to create a deterrent effect," Putu said.[11]

On the other hand, the success of the KPK in using controversial tools like warrantless wiretaps, and its focus on high-level targets like "businessmen, bureaucrats, bankers, governors, diplomats, lawmakers, prosecutors, police officials and other previously untouchable members of Indonesian society", has led to something of a backlash. There have been reported attempts to undermine the Commission in Parliament.[12]

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The Thread is meant to show to the world about Indonesia's attempt to curb corruption in our country

I will put some KPK arrest in this thread

Starting from Latest Arrest:

1. PDI P Party Parliament Member. PDI-P is a current ruling party.

Damayanti Wisnu (arrest at : 18 Jan 2016)

The investigation of this case is still going on with high possibility to catch other parliament members.

 

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2. Andi Mallarangeng (Democrat Party) Former President spoke person and Minister under President Susilo Bambang Yudoyono

3. Anas Urbaningrum (Democrat Party)/ Serving as Democrat Party Chairman during the arrest

4. Lutfi Hasan Ishak (PKS Party Chairman)

5 Angelina Sondak (Democrat Party high rank member)/ Parliament member

5 Akil Mochtar (Constitution Court Chairman)

6.Surya Darma Ali (PPP Party Chairman)

7. Mohammad Nazarudin (Democrat Party Chief Controller (responsible for party finance)

He and his wife get into the prison as well

8 Rudi Rubiandini (SKK Migas Chairman-under Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono administration) - Responsible for Oil and gas business in Indonesia

 

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9.Sahril Sabirin (Central Bank Governor)

10. Aulia Pohan (Central Bank Deputy Governor)/ his daughter also married Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono oldest son.

 

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There are many ministers under Megawati Soekarno putri administration (2002-2004) (PDI-P Party) that also get into prison by KPK, and also many of her parliament members that has been taken into custody by KPK. There are many other Democrat Party members and other Political Party members corruptors catched by KPK that I dont mention here as well. I will not put all of them here though, only some of them as an example of our effort in eradicating corruption.

Anti Corruption Body is established since reformation period (1998 till now) because it is one of the most important thing that is wanted by our reformation movement that in the end topple Soeharto regime.

So in essence, Indonesia during its democratic period is changing into a better direction. Democracy really leads into a better governance if the society is ready to participate actively. Indonesian Anti Corruption Body is an independent body and not a government hands, and it has been proven as a real independent body because KPK has put so many Democrat Party members into prison during Democrat Party ruling (2004-2014/ under Susilo Bambang Yudhonono administration) and also Chairman of political parties like PPP and PKS which are part of the ruling coalition during Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono administration.

During its works, KPK get many helped from Indonesian media and Anti Corruption NGO like ICW (Indonesian Corruption Watch). Without the support of NGO/ Media/ and Indonesian people in general, I doubt it can work so well because opposition from government and parliament are so strong toward KPK.

 

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I will give news sample talking about action against KPK which is conducted by parliament members, and this news also speaks indirectly about the fight taken by both media and Indonesian Anti Corruption NGO (like ICW) together to help KPK. All Indonesian media support KPK in their reporting. KPK is the institution in Indonesia with highest support from the people.

Look that media and ICW accuses parliament members as Corruptors in this reporting.

HOMENATIONAL
THURSDAY, 08 OCTOBER, 2015 | 10:34 WIB


KPK Law Revision Initiated by Corruptors: ICW

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) said that the revision of the law on the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) initiated by the House of Representatives for the second time was an effort to weaken the anti-graft institution.

“It’s possible that the KPK law revision is an agenda of people who don’t like KPK’s efforts to eradicate corruption. Many people even think that the revision was proposed by corruptors or those who are potentially named as suspects by the KPK,” Emerson Yuntho, the head of legal and trial monitoring division at the Indonesia Corruption Watch in a press release on Wednesday, October 7, 2015.

The ICW highlighted at least 17 items in the draft revision that would weaken the KPK. First, Article 5 of the bill draft states that the KPK will be disbanded within 12 years. Emerson argued that the article was not only a sign of the end of the KPK, but also the country.

“The KPK was established as one of reformation mandates, and public expect a lot from the KPK. Disbanding the KPK through the revision would be a good sign for corruptors and the end of corruption eradication efforts,” Emerson added.

Second, the KPK law draft revision would remove the anti-graft commission’s authority to indict suspects and leave the institution with enforcement and investigation tasks. Emerson added that the revision would also remove KPK’s authority to conduct monitoring. The KPK would only be allowed to investigate corruption cases that cause at least Rp50 billion (US$3.5 million) in state losses. Any cases that cause state losses of less than Rp50 billion would be handed over to the National Police and Attorney’s Offices.

REZKI ALVIONITASARI

KPK Law Revision Initiated by Corruptors: ICW | National | Tempo.Co :: Indonesian News Portal

ICW are currently lead by young Indonesians with ages around 30's

Febri, ICW Head Investigator (holding microphone)

 

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You should post the girl gratification too, such as maharani, vitalia shesya.., ay* ash*** etc

 

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You should post the girl gratification too, such as maharani, vitalia shesya.., ay* ash*** etc

Nope, I wont.....

It will turn into fashion thread if I post their photos in here...........

 

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Indonesia’s Anti-Corruption Fight
Anti-corruption could be Jokowi’s ticket to political redemption.

By Nithin Coca
February 08, 2016

Corruption has once again taken center stage in Indonesia, following the resignation in December of House Speaker Setya Novanto for being caught attempting to extort Indonesia’s largest taxpayer, U.S. mining giant Freeport McMoRan’s subsidiary PT Freeport Indonesia, and mounting evidence that the devastating fires that negatively impacted the country late last year, to the tune of $30 billion, were fueled by local corruption. Political infighting has meant that Indonesia’s long-simmering, critically important fight against corruption has been in limbo for nearly a year, and soon President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo will face a decision whether or not to make fighting corruption the centerpoint of his administration, or its downfall.

To the surprise of many, Indonesia actually improved in the recently released Corruption Perception Index, moving up from 107th last year to 88th this year, which the organization credited to improvements in the country’s bureaucracy and public services – initiatives pushed forward by Jokowi – but also partly to increasing corruption in other countries. However, the report noted that Indonesia could take a huge step forward if it empowered its once famous, internationally renowned anti-corruption agency.

That would be Indonesia’s most trusted public institution, the Corruption Eradication Commission (Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi, KPK). The KPK has made a reputation for itself globally for thoroughly investigating, researching, and trying high-level targets, and, in its first 13 years, achieving an astounding 100% conviction rate.

“The KPK was clearly seen as one of the strongest anti-corruption institutions in the world, showing recognition that this is a serious problem worth tackling,” said Samantha Grant, regional coordinator for Southeast Asia at Transparency International.

The KPK was by no means perfect, and its limited scope – national level cases – meant the vast majority of Indonesia’s corruption, which takes place at the regional and local levels, was going un-prosecuted. Nevertheless, the KPK made numerous enemies, and early last year, the fight reached a boiling point when two KPK commissioners were arrested by the National Police on trumped up charges that were clearly meant topermanently weaken the institution.

Now, finally, after months of delay, the House – yes, the same one which just had its speaker resign due to corruption – picked five new commissioners. Just days later, they were sworn in by Jokowi, who announced a need to “get the KPK functioning again.” None of the new commissioners have previous experience with the KPK, with one, Alexander Marwata, having often sided with graft defendants in his previous role as a judge. Three others were derided by NGOs as being weak, and only one commissioner, Laode Muhammad Syarif,known for his green leanings, was accepted as having the qualifications and stature to be part of the KPK. Not surprisingly, much of Indonesian civil society was disappointed.

“I am worried that the KPK is no longer a commission to eradicate corruption, but a commission to support corruption,” Indonesian Corruption Watch’s Emerson Yuntho said in a statement.

“The new appointments certainly don’t strengthen the KPK – they are the latest in the House of Representatives’ ongoing attempts to defang the commission,” said Gregory B. Poling, an Indonesia expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.

The KPK is a peculiar entity in many ways. Though its members are appointed by the House and approved by the president, it is an independent institution that is accountable primarily to the public. It has, time and time again, stood up against political pressure, and in the Indonesian public it has a powerful ally. A unique factor in democratic Indonesia is the willingness of regular citizens to stand up for the KPK, having taken to the streets numerous times in its history as it has faced repeated attempts to have its power cut. If the new commissioners attempt to work from within to stunt the KPK, expect a reaction.

“The public has come to the KPK’s back more than once in the past,” said Poling. “I don’t think the man on the street will sit back and let this happen – they will become engaged.”

Part of this is that many Indonesians regularly brush up against corruption in some form or another. “The public supports the fight against corruption as they understand how much corruption is hurting them,” said Natalia Soebagjo, executive director at the Center for the Study of Governance at University of Indonesia. “Corruption cases are spoken about openly in the media, and in social media, corruption issues often go viral.”

What the public really wants, however, is the president they elected, the clean, get-it-done mayor of Solo and Jakarta, to become the anti-corruption leader they thought they were voting for. Jokowi will get a chance soon to decide where he stands on the issue. The Indonesian House of Representatives, fresh off its nominations, is now pushing to weaken the KPK’s law enforcement capability. Currently the KPK can arrest, hold, and try members independently of the national police, an institution that is not only widely corrupt, but has repeatedly fought against the KPK and is the source of the institution’s current weakness.

Public Opinion

“Public opinion is in favor of the KPK and against the House’s plan. Jokowi should help them to voice their will,” said Burhanuddin Muhtadi, a political researcher who runs Indonesia Political Indicator.

In fact, Jokowi may have some political capital to work with too. Despite the disappointment of the past year-plus since he was inaugurated, Jokowi remains personally popular in Indonesia, and recent public opinion pollsshow him returning to his previous position as one of the country’s most popular politicians, alongside his former deputy, Jakarta Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama, and Bandung Governor Ridwan Kamil. All three are new-wave politicians with no ties to Indonesia’s political oligarchy, with reputations as clean, anti-graft leaders.

In fact, corruption is partly why many don’t blame Jokowi for the lack of change in government, recognizing that he barely controls the corrupt House, and is still under the thumb of his party’s despised leader, Megawati Sukarnoputri. Pushing forward on the corruption fight and standing behind the KPK would allow the president to both appeal to the public, while also weakening the position of those in Jakarta, including in his own political party, who oppose the KPK.

“Jokowi wanted to avoid conflict, and thus deferred to his political patrons, which had resulted in a very inept response,” said Poling, speaking of the year-long incapacitation of the KPK.

Adding to the fire, quite literally, are the recent fires that burned more than 2 million hectares of land in Sumatra and Borneo, emitting haze that impacted the health of an estimated 44 million people. Corruption was a key driver in not only the illegal burning of land, but years of lax enforcement of deforestation and the handing out of land to cronies. A KPK report released in October found that illegal deforestation sales between 2003-2014 were an astounding $81 billion, resulting in up to $8.9 billion in lost state revenue.

Both ASEAN and global government are strongly pushing Indonesia to take action to stop the fires and the resulting haze. If Jokowi is to put an end to the recurring fires, then a strong anti-corruption push is crucial, through a cleaning out of the forestry and land sectors by the KPK, or a similar institution. There is hope that Laode – the one positive appointee – can lead this fight.

Another hopeful sign – the tapping of highly respected former KPK spokesperson Johan Budi to serve as the new presidential spokesperson. Anti-corruption supporters will be hoping that his appointment signals that the government is about to take corruption seriously. Jokowi – and Indonesia’s – future both depend on it.

Nithin Coca is a freelance writer and journalist who focuses on cultural, economic, and environmental issues in developing countries. Follow him on Twitter @excinit.

Indonesia’s Anti-Corruption Fight | The Diplomat

 

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KPK officers during their duty

Many KPK woman investigators using Hijab.....

 

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Indonesia Anti Corruption Demonstration :

1. University of Indonesia students Demonstration

University of Indonesia student who act like a devil to show that only devils who wants to weaken KPK

2. KPK employee demonstration against government intervention on the Anti Corruption body

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There are many attack against KPK in the past and at present, the present attack targets several high rank KPK officers, this attack make several KPK officers get accused to do something against the law in their past, people opposition has made counter attack to help those KPK officers, and Government has promised to abandon the case currently (this month).

One KPK investigator (Novel Baswedan) criminal case has been stopped by Joko Widodo this month. Two high rank KPK officers will be released next Month as government officials promise Today.

Novel Baswedan (he was accused to commit criminal act when he tried to investigate corruption case that is related to one Police General). He is now free due to people support on him. This case shows the strength of Democracy can bring to help any nation development.

 

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Two KPK former Chairman will be released next month by abandoning their criminals case ( according to Indonesian anti corruption NGO, their criminal case is a made up) based to Indonesia Attorney Generals Office statement Today.

KPK as an institution get under attack after the institution tried to investigate corruption act related to one Indonesian police general.

Bambang Widjoyanto and Abraham Samad

Those persons get full support from Anti Corruption NGO, Media, university student and other civil society movement. Their release is due to people's support. Indonesia tries to be a modern and functional democracy country.
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In the past, during Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono administration, 2 KPK chairman were also under attack. They get helped after Indonesian people make a Facebook page which is against government that can easily get 1 million FB members. The government abandon the criminal case against them after people support toward KPK.

Former KPK Chairman that got similar attack in the past

Chandra Hamzah (KPK former Lead Chairman/ leader)

Bibit (KPK former Chairman member)

KPK has 5 Chairman and one of them will be a lead Chairman

 

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Good to see Indonesia's domestic anti-corruption drive in full swing ! Good luck, friends !

 

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Good to see Indonesia's domestic anti-corruption drive in full swing ! Good luck, friends !

Thanks buddy, actually not in full swing yet as KPK lacks of human resources. There is an opposition from police department high rank officials since KPK has also targeted police. Many of KPK employees are actually taken from Police department.

It will be in full swing in my opinion if we can change the regulation that will allow this institution to hire people independently and freedom to get best people from our Police Department. By that move, we can put KPK office in every local government, not only in Jakarta like Today. If that move can be realized, we then can call it as a full swing action....

Joko Widodo now get support from middle size party (PAN/ Islamist) and big party (Golkar). He will get his hand more power from this new development. Thats why those people are being released once he get support from Golkar party this year (PAN joins around September last year), and Yusuf Kalla (VP) is one of Golkar leader actually, he seems to have full grasp of that party this year.

The attack against KPK happening at his administration is believed conducted by persons who back him in election (political backing). I dont want to say it in here as you can try to search by yourselves through Google to find it out. And now, as he become stronger politically, he is getting more confidence. Two Anti corruption legend, which is Teten Masduki (ICW founder/ Anti Corruption NGO) and Johan Budi (former KPK spokes person) has become Joko Widodo Presidential Staff. Johan Budi now is Joko Widodo spoke person. Rini Soemarno (State Owned Minister) also still serving even though PDI-P (especially Megawati/ PDI-P leader) wants Rini to be out of the cabinet.

Regardless of that, starting this year, KPK will extent its investigation into tax sector. Starting to target big corporations and wealthy individuals.......

KPK also has save huge Government asset, like asset in oil and gas sector, the asset this institution has been able to save is very huge.

One of the thing that Parliament want to do is to limit KPK power in tapping activity. Currently, KPK has freedom to tap every one without any one know, except KPK leader and the staff who do the tapping....Current development says that the move to limit KPK power will be delayed or it will crush just like similar move taken by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono administration, due to people and civil society movement opposition.

 

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Muhammad Sanusi (Jakarta's Parliament member)

Agung Podomoro CEO

KPK aims to catch more
big fish
Stefani Ribka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Headlines | Sun, April 03 2016, 8:25 AM

After naming Agung Podomoro Land executives bribery suspects in a case centering on land reclamation in North Jakarta, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is spreading its wings into other reclamation megaprojects on dozens of islands. The commission’s investigation framework is based on collective evidence of similar modus in other regions.

KPK commissioner Saut Situmorang said the commission aimed to prevent corporation-driven infrastructure policies.

“We’ll target all greedy deeds of businesspeople to prevent them from ruling the country,” Saut told The Jakarta Post via text message on Saturday.

“It’s not only in Jakarta that businesspeople loot the nation’s land by cooperating with government officials and lawmakers. However, we’ll always examine whether their acts have the potency to create state losses,” he said.

The KPK named on Friday Jakarta councillor Mohammad Sanusi, Agung Podomoro Land president director Ariesman Widjaja and staffer Trinanda Prihantoro graft suspects.

The firm is alleged to have bribed Sanusi Rp 2 billion to smooth the passage of zoning and reclamation bylaws required for zoning in the North Jakarta reclamation area.

Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) executive director Abetnego Tarigan said that other than the Jakarta project, Indonesia had at least 16 reclamation projects under way. Regional administrations, according to Abetnego, permitted the construction of those projects by issuing bylaws that contravene the prevailing Spatial Planning Law. They include Losari Beach in Makassar, South Sulawesi; Palu Bay in Central Sulawesi; Benoa Bay in Bali; and Marina Beach in Semarang, Central Java.

The corporations argued that the areas needed revamping and investment for greater benefits, Abetnego said. However, the construction hinders locals and fishermen from enjoying the natural sites as the man-made facilities block views. Such expensive attractions and properties can only be enjoyed by the rich.

“Unlike in Singapore, the Netherlands and Japan, where reclamation projects are carried out in line with measurable government policies, here in Indonesia, it is all corporation-driven. It is businesspeople who set the spatial planning and use laws,” he said.

Saut said that in the case of the Jakarta project, the KPK had seen signs of involvement from other city councillors, the Jakarta administration and private firms to smooth out the project, and will question more people in the case.

The Jakarta reclamation project also involves PT Pelindo, PT Manggala Krida Yudha, PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol, PT Jakarta Propertindo dua pulau, PT Jaladri Kartika Ekapaksi and PT Kapuk Naga Indah.

Despite the incomplete environmental impact analysis (AMDAL), the property giants have commenced construction on some of the planned 17 man-made islets.

The KPK could at any time during the investigation recommend that they halt construction or suggest that Jakarta’s leaders rearrange the management of the islets, Saut said.

Besides catching big fish on Friday, the commission also gained public appreciation by naming three others suspects in separate bribery cases involving fund embezzlement at state-owned constructor PT Brantas Abipraya (BA). BA finance director Sudi Wantoko, senior manager Dandung Pamularno and middleman Marudut were named suspects for allegedly bribing the Jakarta Prosecutor’s Office US$148,835 to stop probing the firm’s internal corruption case.

The KPK also questioned prosecutor’s office head Sudung Situmorang and his assistant on special crimes Tomo Sitepu as witnesses in the case.

“We are never in doubt in naming people suspects. But the problem is that there’s a lot of ‘noise’ that forces us to reveal one’s involvement in stages,” Saut said.

Corruption researcher Febri Hendri from the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) has questioned what Saut refers to as noise and suggests that the KPK not compromise revealing corruption in law enforcement institutions. ICW data shows there are 300 corruption cases stuck at the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) and prosecutor’s offices nationwide without any progress since 2010.
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Joko Widodo is actually a clean person

Teten Masduki is one of prominent Indonesia's Anti Corruption leaders who created ICW, the most respected Anti Corruption NGO in Indonesia.

Joko Widodo decision to change his Chief of Staff of Presidency from ex Military officer Luhut Panjaitan into Teten Masduki reveals some power changes as well. In my opinion Luhut has closeness with PDI-P Party, Joko Widodo party in which lead by Megawati (Sukarno daughter), a party that currently become vocal and does several attempt to weaken KPK according to political experts.

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Teten Masduki, famous Indonesia Anti Corruption activist (Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) founder), has been sworn in as Presidency Chief of Staff.

In a Need of Strong President
By Khairurrizqo | Posted September 22, 2015 | Indonesia


What we need today is more than just strong government. We need strong president.

Yesterday formal declaration of Partai Amanat Nasional (PAN) to support Jokowi-JK’s government of course will give significant change in parliament.

But, will this formal support leads Jokowi to strengthen his independent decision or just give him more political burden?

It seems that Jokowi’s barrier is not the opposition gather in Koalisi Merah Putih (KMP).

But it is his own party, Partai Demokrasi Indonesia Perjuangan (PDIP) that made Jokowi look weak, lack of independency, and has less dignity as President.

Jokowi’s limited authority looks clear when he decided Budi Gunawan as Chief of Indonesian Police. It seems that in his own Party’s pressure, Jokowi seems hesitate, try to buy some time, and afraid to decide.

However, we should give Jokowi credits for his bravery to take independent decisions in pointing Teten Masduki as Chief of Staff on Presidency. Jokowi’s second-time reshuffle also shows his independent decision although people expected for more bravery.

PAN decisions to fully support the government is a good momentum for Jokowi to prove his strong leadership through political accommodation. However, it will take some time and difficulties on negotiation with parliament and political party must be considered as well.

Presidential System which expected to strengthen the political position of elected president, occasionally fails when facing the pressure of political party through parliament pressures.

Scottt Mainwaring study (1993) shows that the presidential system tends to be vulnerable when it’s implemented with multy party system in the same time, known as concept of minority president.

Gabriel Negretto research (2004) in several Latin America countries for period of 1978 – 2003, shows that there are three explanations causing minority president.

First, less vote from president’s political party in the election causing minority position at the parliament.

Second, president’s capacity to make decisions and third minimum party coalition at the cabinet.

If Jokowi wants to prove his leadership capability, this new form of coalition would be the right time.

Jokowi may follow what former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) did when he himself leads the coalition of government supporter’s party through Sekretariat Gabungan (Setgab).

10 years of SBY’s presidency shows us that managing the party coalition ain’t easy. On that perspective, there are several steps Jokowi can do to strengthen his position.

First step is accommodating PAN members in the cabinet. As a president, Jokowi has all rights to decide which minister should be replaced. Every controversy followed by this reshuffle should he faced directly by himself.

Second step is Jokowi could start to manage his form of coalition. This new form will binds every coalition member (Including his own party, PDIP) with the agreement about what they should do to support the government and otherwise what will they get.

Third step is Jokowi may use the coalition as the bargaining power for his own party, PDIP. Based on agreement they’ve made, every party joining the government coalition has rules to obey.

By this agreement, every political-demand would be discussed together with coalition.

In the middle of economic stagnancy, it is important to stabilize political condition through party consolidation.

This stabilization is indeed imperative to ensure the smooth running of economic development.

“Consequence of being a President,” said Lyndon B Johnson, The 36th President United States of America, “Is not doing what is right. The real problem is knowing what is right,”

It is time to take real political lead after PAN joining the coalition. It is Jokowi momentum to take control.

Jokowi should take back his dignity as President. People elect him, not his party.

In a Need of Strong President - CNN iReport


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KPK: Radical method needed to eradicate corruption in Indonesia
Jumat, 10 Mei 2013 00:41 WIB | 1.089 Views

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Chairman of the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Abraham Samad said the fight against corruption in the country needs more progressive and radical methods.

"This is important even if we have to brush close against the danger of breaking ethical code," Samad said in a seminar on recovery of state assets from corrupt people here on Thursday.

Samad has been served a written warning by a special team formed to investigate the leak to the mass media of the draft report of case involving former general chairman of the ruling Democratic Party Anas Urbaningrum.

Samad was found breaking the ethical code by the special team over the leak of the draft report before Anas was named a suspect in the high profile Hambalang sports center corruption case.

Samad said radical method is needed to deal with sophisticated method of corruption, which has been so rampant in Indonesia.

He said the fight against corruption has to be backed up by a effective system of legal enforcement without Mafia like judiciary.

He said KPK also seeks to save state assets by preventing corruption.

In 2012, KPK succeeded in saving Rp113.8 billion worth of state assets including Rp111.4 billion from corruption and Rp75.2 billion from graft cases, he said.

The funds had been paid to the state treasury, he added.

The amount did not include funds the agency hopes to recover from corruption cases being investigated, he said.

Until 2011, KPK saved state assets worth Rp152.9 trillion, mostly or 99.65 percent were assets which were never recorded by the government, from cases in the upstream oil and gas sector or state assets which were never recorded by the government.

The remaining 0.35 percent was from transfer of right over state property, he said.

In 2011, KPK saved potential losses of Rp134.7 billion in state funds through the process of investigations of criminal cases in the form of compensation, confiscation, actions of goods in corruption cases and expense paid by convicts.

KPK: Radical method needed to eradicate corruption in Indonesia - ANTARA News