Jakarta – The government continues to affirm its strong commitment to law enforcement and corruption eradication as a central element in restoring and enhancing public trust. As the public increasingly scrutinizes the integrity of state institutions and the effectiveness of bureaucratic reform, concrete government actions demonstrate that this agenda is not merely talk, but a national priority.
Recently, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) signed an Anti-Corruption Commitment Declaration with PT Indofarma Tbk as a concrete step to strengthen state-owned enterprise governance.
The Acting Deputy for Prevention and Monitoring at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Aminudin, emphasized that every operational stage must have a strong and transparent control system, as part of the President’s vision of building a clean and competitive Indonesia.
“The most important thing to eradicate is the intention to commit corruption,” Aminudin stressed.
As a supporter of bureaucratic reform, Supratman Andi Agtas, Minister of Law, stated that the digitalization of public services and a meritocratic system in civil service are the main tools in fighting corruption.
“Since I took office, I have emphasized two main steps in corruption prevention efforts: bureaucratic reform through digitalization and strengthening the meritocracy system,” Supratman said.
With digitalization and meritocracy, the ministry hopes that transparency in services will increase and opportunities for abuse of power will decrease.
This improved law enforcement performance is clearly reflected in the latest public survey. According to Burhanuddin Muhtadi, Founder and Principal Researcher of Indikator Politik Indonesia, law enforcement agencies such as the Attorney General’s Office now enjoy a public trust rating of 76 percent, outperforming other institutions in the law enforcement category.
“The 76 percent figure for the Attorney General’s Office is a positive signal from the public. The Attorney General’s Office has successfully capitalized on its handling of mega-corruption cases that have attracted significant public attention,” explained Burhanuddin.
In line with this, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is also promoting anti-corruption education for the younger generation through programs such as “Habit the Right Way,” which emphasizes that integrity can be cultivated through daily habits such as reading and sharing good practices. This reinforces the point that law enforcement is not merely about responding to violations, but also about building an anti-corruption culture from the outset.
The development of better governance and increasingly sophisticated surveillance technology demonstrate that the combination of preventive and repressive measures is being strengthened. This aligns with the government’s message that corruption is a common enemy that must be addressed comprehensively, from internal institutional systems and business control mechanisms within state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to increasingly transparent public service delivery. The joint declaration between Indofarma and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), the digitalization of public services by the Ministry of Law, and increased public trust in law enforcement agencies are evidence that reforms are proceeding on the right track.
This approach will not only reduce corruption but also strengthen government legitimacy, improve the effectiveness of public services, and encourage a healthier investment climate. By building a foundation of trust through firm enforcement and a transparent system, the government demonstrates that the anti-corruption agenda is an integral part of the vision of an Advanced Indonesia.*