Jakarta – The government together with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues to encourage the implementation of integrity values in the business sector as a preventive effort in eradicating corruption. This step is carried out through various educational activities such as technical guidance (Bimtek), socialization, and mentoring targeting business actors, including MSMEs and large corporations.
Corruption Eradication Analyst at the Corruption Eradication Commission of the Republic of Indonesia, David Sepriwasa explained that the business world in supporting the national anti-corruption movement is very urgent or important. Through this step, business actors will be better prepared to identify potential corruption and utilize safe reporting channels, such as the KPK Whistleblower System (KWS).
“Based on the data we have, the most corrupt actors actually come from the private sector. While in second place are civil servants. This is certainly a concern for us all,” said David.
Meanwhile, the Deputy for Education and Community Participation of the KPK, Wawan Wardiana explained that efforts to prevent corruption are not limited to education. The KPK continues to promote technical and institutional schemes so that integrity is not just a slogan, but a practice in daily business activities.
“That the complaint channel (KWS) guarantees the confidentiality of the reporter, so that business actors do not hesitate to report indications of corruption. Don’t want to be a victim, and don’t want to be a perpetrator,” he said.
Meanwhile, Researcher at the Center for Anti-Corruption Studies (Pukat) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Zaenur Rohman explained that the KPK and regional agencies need to continue to expand similar programs in various regions. With this collaboration, it is hoped that businesses in Indonesia will grow with integrity, support economic growth, and be free from corrupt practices.
“The government needs to continue to expand anti-corruption education programs in various regions. I am sure that the business world in Indonesia can grow with more integrity, support economic growth, and be free from corrupt practices,” said Zaenur.
In recent years, KPK data shows that perpetrators from the private sector rank high in corruption cases handled, especially in the form of bribery, gratification, and conflicts of interest in the procurement of goods and services.
With cross-sector collaboration, it is hoped that integrity can become an inseparable part of the business ethos in Indonesia. A business world that upholds ethics and compliance will create stronger national competitiveness and strengthen public and investor trust in the Indonesian economy going forward. **
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