Jakarta – The anti-corruption movement will not be successful if it relies solely on central policies without concrete synergy at the regional level. Therefore, various ministries and institutions are now emphasizing the importance of cross-government collaboration to create a clean, accountable, and integrated system.
The Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, stated that the key to successful corruption eradication lies in the spiritual awareness of leaders and public officials.
“We will connect with the Creator, with God, and then transgressive actions, especially corruption, God willing, will be free,” Nasaruddin emphasized.
He added that without a sense of divinity in the heart, humans will easily slip into abuses of power.
“Without this awareness, it is impossible for acts such as the sin of corruption to be eliminated,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, the Indonesian Attorney General, ST Burhanuddin, emphasized the need for consistency between the central and regional governments in law enforcement, especially in the area of corruption.
“The challenges ahead are increasingly formidable. The performance of the Prosecutor’s Office must be increasingly effective, efficient, accountable, and imbued with integrity,” said Burhanuddin during a working visit to the West Kalimantan High Prosecutor’s Office.
He specifically emphasized the importance of regional prosecutors not being left behind in the fight against corruption.
“Corruption handling in the regions must not be at odds with the central government. Demonstrate a comprehensive spirit of corruption eradication. Prove that the spirit of corruption eradication extends to the regions,” he continued.
Meanwhile, regarding regional financial oversight, the Deputy Head of the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) for Regional Financial Management Supervision, Setya Negara, revealed that procurement of goods and services (PBJ) remains a corruption hotspot.
“Data from our colleagues at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) shows that 80 percent of cases handled involve PBJ. Therefore, we must monitor this seriously,” Setya said.
He also emphasized the importance of synergy in overseeing national strategic projects and regional transfers.
Vertical synergy between ministries, law enforcement agencies, and local governments is considered increasingly urgent to narrow the scope for corruption and increase public trust in state services.
By strengthening personal integrity, oversight systems, and effective enforcement from the central government down to the regions, the Indonesian government demonstrates a real commitment to building clean and just governance. –
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