By: Aristika Utami
Indonesia has many State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) that play a vital role in the nation’s economy. SOEs are not only tasked with driving the economy but also with providing high-quality public services. Therefore, it is crucial for SOEs to establish transparent, professional, and accountable systems in their operations.
One of the most essential aspects is the establishment of a clean culture within SOEs, which aims not only to improve company performance but also to support the government’s commitment to fighting corruption.
A clean culture within SOEs refers to the norms, habits, and values that are firmly upheld by all elements involved in the management of SOEs. These values include integrity, transparency, accountability, and professionalism.
PT. Asuransi Kredit Indonesia (Askrindo) supports the creation of a clean SOE culture free from corruption by implementing the ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) standard since 2021.
Askrindo’s President Director, M. Fankar Umran, said that the company had undergone a transformation by adopting better supervision systems and implementing employee commitment through an integrity pact so that work could be performed with integrity, professionalism, and in accordance with applicable rules.
In this context, a clean culture does not only mean avoiding corrupt practices but also encompasses any form of abuse of authority and behavior that could damage public trust in SOEs.
The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of SOEs, continues to oversee efforts to strengthen a clean culture across all SOEs. In recent years, the government has developed various policies and regulations that support the implementation of good governance principles in SOEs.
One significant step taken was the establishment of a Gratification Control Unit in each SOE tasked with preventing and addressing practices of gratification that could harm the company.
Peruri, as part of an SOE, is committed to eradicating corruption to achieve good corporate governance. This commitment aligns with the core values of SOEs, namely Amanah (Trustworthy), Kompeten (Competent), Harmonis (Harmonious), Loyal (Loyal), Adaptif (Adaptive), and Kolaboratif (Collaborative) (AKHLAK).
Peruri’s Head of Corporate Secretary, Adi Sunardi, stated that as part of the Ministry of SOEs, Peruri is determined to follow the Minister of SOEs Regulation No. PER-1/MBU/2011 on Good Corporate Governance in SOEs. Peruri applies a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of corruption, collusion, and nepotism (KKN) and strengthens its internal control systems to ensure transparent and accountable business practices.
With an integrated and transparent system in place, processes vulnerable to abuse of authority can be minimized. The government also continuously monitors and evaluates the implementation of the clean culture in SOEs to ensure the effectiveness of the policies applied.
The Indonesian government’s commitment to eradicating corruption is immense. As part of this commitment, SOEs are expected to be institutions free from corruption. This is not only to maintain the integrity of the company but also to build public trust in the government. The Indonesian government does not leave the establishment of a clean culture in SOEs to each company alone but actively provides encouragement and oversight.
PT DAHANA, a company operating in the strategic industries sector, also continues to strengthen its commitment to oversight and the eradication of corruption. Various strategic steps have been taken by DAHANA to ensure the implementation of good corporate governance (GCG) and to create a business environment free from corruption.
As a tangible expression of this commitment, DAHANA has partnered with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in the socialization of preventing gratification and corruption. Through this socialization, DAHANA educates all employees on the importance of rejecting gratification that may influence decision-making objectivity.
The role of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is also crucial in maintaining a clean culture in SOEs. The KPK not only works to eradicate corruption but also provides guidance to SOEs to prevent corruption through programs such as the whistleblowing system and asset reporting of SOE officials.
DAHANA’s Director of Finance, Risk Management, and HR, Mohamad Nur Sodiq, stated that strengthening oversight and eradicating corruption at DAHANA is a form of support for President Prabowo Subianto’s Asta Cita program within the Ministry of SOEs, which includes strengthening the prevention and eradication of corruption.
The clean culture in SOEs is a crucial part of the Indonesian government’s commitment to eradicating corruption and creating transparent and accountable governance. Establishing a clean culture in SOEs is not an easy task, but with systematic and consistent efforts from the government, tight supervision, and high awareness from all elements of SOEs, it is hoped that this goal can be achieved. As state-owned institutions, SOEs must lead by example in applying principles of integrity, transparency, accountability, and professionalism, so they can provide maximum benefits to the public and the nation.
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