Government and KPK Continue to Strengthen Corruption Prevention System from Central to Regional Levels
By: Dirandra Falguni
Eradicating corruption is one of the government’s top priorities in realizing clean, transparent, and accountable governance. This commitment is not merely ceremonial, but is carried out through a systemic strategy that is closely monitored by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). In this context, the role of the KPK as the vanguard in eradicating corruption continues to be strengthened through various national initiatives and international cooperation.
One real proof of this commitment is seen in the KPK’s participation in the Southeast Asian anti-corruption agency conference held by the Malaysian Corruption Prevention Commission (SPRM). This forum is an important event to strengthen regional solidarity in dealing with increasingly complex and cross-border corruption crimes. In the forum, KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto delivered an opening speech emphasizing the urgency of regional and international collaboration in eradicating corruption.
According to Setyo Budiyanto, there are three key elements in effectively moving the eradication of corruption, namely cross-sector collective action, strengthening the role of the mass media as a guardian of public transparency, and improving the quality and integrity of human resources. He emphasized that collaboration between the government, civil society, academics, and the media must be strengthened in a common vision to reject all forms of corruption.
In addition, Indonesia also encourages the renewal of regional anti-corruption cooperation principles through the Putrajaya Declaration initiative, which is expected to be an improvement on the Jakarta Statement. This shows that Indonesia is not only active domestically, but also contributes to forming a more adaptive anti-corruption framework to global challenges.
Domestically, the government through the KPK continues to strengthen the corruption prevention system at the regional level. One of the instruments that has been progressively developed is the Monitoring Center for Prevention (MCP). This system is a tool for evaluating and monitoring the performance of regional governance that is digital, accurate, and measurable.
MCP covers eight strategic intervention areas, including planning and budgeting, procurement of goods and services, public services, and internal supervision. Through this system, local governments are asked to periodically input data on the Jaga.id platform which is then verified by the KPK. This step is taken to encourage transparency, strengthen internal supervision, and minimize the potential for deviation.
One example of a region that is strengthening its improvement efforts is Fakfak Regency in West Papua Province. Acting Inspector of the Fakfak Regency Inspectorate, Ahmad Uswanas, stated that Fakfak’s MCP achievement in 2024 was still at 38 percent. Although not ideal, this achievement is an important early indicator in marking the initial steps of governance transformation in the region.
He also emphasized that the assistance from the KPK is very meaningful for regions that are building a cleaner and more efficient bureaucratic system. By improving the strategic intervention areas that are still weak, Fakfak is committed to increasing the MCP value gradually as part of a comprehensive bureaucratic reform.
Meanwhile, a different achievement was seen in Tanjungbalai City, North Sumatra, which managed to make significant achievements in terms of preventing corruption. Tanjungbalai Mayor, Mahyaruddin Salim in the KPK’s regional coordination meeting I conveyed his commitment to rejecting all forms of gratification, implementing budgeting based on public priorities, and strengthening synergy with law enforcement officers.
Tanjungbalai’s MCP achievement of 91 percent in 2024 places the city in fourth position in North Sumatra Province and 139th nationally. According to Mahyaruddin, this achievement is a real result of the collective work of all levels of the city government which received full support from the KPK and the Government Goods/Services Procurement Policy Institute (LKPP) in the form of training and technical assistance.
He also stated that the city government is fully committed to building clean and accountable governance by involving all elements of society and regional bureaucracy. According to him, building the integrity of government officials is not only about regulations, but also about a work culture that upholds ethics and public responsibility.
These efforts show that eradicating corruption is not only the task of law enforcement agencies, but is a collective agenda of all stakeholders. The central and regional governments have a strategic role in strengthening the system, building a culture of integrity, and instilling early anti-corruption awareness in all state apparatus and society.
In the future, the government through the KPK will continue to develop various innovative strategies to prevent and prosecute corruption more effectively. Digital transformation, community involvement, and strengthening institutional capacity will be key to creating a clean, serving, and people-oriented government.
With a spirit of collaboration and consistent commitment, Indonesia is optimistic that it can build governance that is resistant to the temptation of corruption. This is the main foundation for realizing national development that is fair, sustainable, and trusted by the people.
)* The author is an observer of strategic issues
