By: Muhammad Zaky) *
The revision of the KPK Law presents a variety of pros and cons, but it was also needed because the revision of the KPK Law is part of the strategy to implement a commitment to build a clean and anti-corruption government.
If the 1945 Constitution can be amended, of course the KPK Law which is hierarchically under the 1945 Constitution is very capable of being amended or revised. Djarot Saiful Hidayat as Chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) said that the pro and contra views in responding to the revision of a law were common in a democratic country. But from the Pros and Cons it must be sought a solution to improve and strengthen the KPK.
He stressed, the KPK was established in the government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri who at that time also served as Chairman of the PDI-P DPP. The KPK, which was established under the mandate of Law Number 30 of 2002 as an ad hoc institution, is now 17 years old. During that time, of course there are rules in the KPK Law that are no longer relevant to current conditions, so the KPK Law needs to be revised. This is certainly in line with the commitment of President Joko Widodo’s administration, which still wants a clean and anti-corruption government.
Differences in democracy are certainly natural, as the KPK Law Revision aims to bring a spirit of improvement. It is also intended that the interfaith institution works better. According to Hasto Kristyanto, the revision aims to strengthen the supervision of the KPK and prioritize the prevention of corruption. According to him, this was in line with President Jokowi’s state address on August 16.
In this case, of course we do not need to wonder what points need to be revised according to Jokowi. Will it be the same as the one proposed by the Parliament or not. Of course, what we need to do is monitor the revision of the KPK Law together. Moreover, there are still 7 – 8 days left to oversee the Revision of the KPK Law as the spirit at the beginning to strengthen the KPK.
It should also be noted, that all factions in the DPR agreed to revise Law No. 20 of 2002 concerning the KPK. They agreed through a plenary meeting. Support for the Revision of the KPK Law also came from the Hundreds of Students in East Java who staged a peaceful protest in front of the East Java DPRD Office, they were incorporated in the East Java Student Alliance, to support the revision of the KPK Law.
In addition to their speeches, they also displayed a number of banners supporting the revision of the KPK Law and the performance of the KPK Capansel Committee. Among them “Fully Support the KPK Law Revision to Eradicate Corruption Better”. “Support the KPK Law Revision for a Professional KPK”, as well as banners on support for the KPK Capim Selection Committee.
The action coordinator, Satria Wahab in her speech said “We support the revision of the KPK Law”. Wahab also urged the government to immediately revise the KPK Law. Because, said Wahab, they considered the KPK to be less than optimal in eradicating Corruption. Revision of Law No. 30/2002, according to Wahab, will make the KPK stronger, firmer and more professional in carrying out its duties. He also added that the KPK is not an angel, the KPK is not an NGO.
In the action, the action participants stated their demands that the revision of the KPK Law accommodate the spirit of prevention, coordination and cooperation between law enforcement agencies of criminal acts of corruption. They also urged law enforcement officials to thoroughly investigate the parties who slandered the KPK committee in making up issues.
In addition they also believe that the purpose of the KPK Law revision is not to weaken, but rather strengthen the KPK. Support also came from PBNU Chairperson KH Said Aqil Siroj, where he said the revision of the KPK Law was indeed necessary so that the KPK would be stronger in fighting corruption. In addition, the formation of the KPK’s supervisory board as proposed by the DPR was also to strengthen the KPK to avoid the slanted assumption that has occurred so far that the KPK only resolves the ‘order’ case.
If there are indeed parties who disagree, of course the dialogue space is deemed necessary so that there is a meeting point without disputed debate. The revision of the KPK Law is a thought-based effort to make the KPK stronger and credible.
) * The author is a social political observer
