By: Muhammad Daffa Darmawan
The central government continues to strengthen its strategic measures through the launch of 15 Anti-Corruption Prevention Actions for the 2025–2026 period. This program focuses on administrative digitalization, governance enhancement, and inter-agency synergy. The policy has received strong support from regional governments across various provinces, which have proactively implemented anti-corruption monitoring instruments.
The Deputy Governor of South Kalimantan, Hasnuryadi Sulaiman, stated in a virtual coordination meeting with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK RI) that the provincial government is fully committed to implementing the KPK’s directives. He emphasized that every recommendation will be followed up in accordance with prevailing laws. He also underlined that anti-corruption prevention must become part of the work culture across all levels of government, not merely a formality. The meeting was attended by all SKPD heads, secretaries, and technical officials related to planning and budgeting.
Similarly, the Governor of North Kalimantan, Zainal A. Paliwang, stated at an anti-corruption coordination meeting in Jakarta that all regional heads must immediately meet the MCSP indicators, in line with the KPK’s target of 78% for the third and fourth quarters of 2025. He stressed that North Kalimantan’s Provincial Government Corruption Prevention Index in the previous year remained at 66%, making accelerated measures urgently necessary. Instruments such as the MCSP and the Integrity Assessment Survey (SPI) serve as key tools to strengthen the region’s anti-corruption system.
National policy under the 15 Anti-Corruption Prevention Actions emphasizes digital integration, auditability, and transparency. Platforms such as SPBE, Krisna, Sakti, MCSP, and SIPD are practical instruments to ensure that every stage of budgeting and service delivery is properly recorded. North Kalimantan has adopted MCSP as a quarterly evaluation tool, while South Kalimantan has ensured active coordination with the KPK to support consistent implementation.
This digital optimization builds an internal audit system that enables early detection of potential irregularities. Evaluations are conducted every three months, with progress reports submitted to the president every six months as part of the program’s success measurement. Transparency in procurement, budget management, and public services is no longer a mere slogan but is realized in concrete operational practices. Thus, bureaucratic reform is viewed not only as modernization, but as a strategic step toward systemic corruption prevention.
Synergy between provincial governments and the KPK is designed to strengthen coordination in implementing the National Strategy for Corruption Prevention (Stranas-PK). Coordination meetings involving multiple regional leaders reflect the spirit of collaboration. Provinces such as Bangka Belitung, Lampung, and Jakarta have actively participated in coordination forums with the KPK, reinforcing their commitment to clean governance.
North and South Kalimantan have taken further steps by implementing technical indicators and fostering a culture of integrity among civil servants and bureaucratic institutions. Strong support from governors and deputy governors shows that corruption prevention is a national agenda embraced by regional leaders as well.
Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media, expressed high appreciation for President Prabowo Subianto’s leadership during his visit to the State Palace. Forbes noted that the President’s strategic measures—including economic reforms, deregulation, and strengthening of strategic sectors—have built a solid foundation for Indonesia to emerge as a global power. He also praised the government’s anti-corruption efforts as essential for creating a more conducive and efficient business climate. In recognition of these achievements, Steve Forbes invited President Prabowo to be the keynote speaker at the Forbes CEO Global Forum in October 2025, which will be attended by more than 400 CEOs and global business leaders.
The government’s digital transformation is expected to eliminate opportunities for corruption. Every administrative process, from planning to budget approval, now leaves a clear audit trail. Indicators such as MCSP, SPI, and public service transparency open avenues for oversight by society and independent institutions.
With the involvement of multiple stakeholders, this policy is expected to run systematically, accountably, and have a long-term impact on anti-corruption culture. Regular evaluations, strengthening civil service integrity, and synergy across all levels of government—both central and regional—form the foundation for clean, effective, and trustworthy public governance.
The government’s new anti-corruption enforcement policy deserves recognition, as it is not merely normative but is also realized through tangible implementation by regional governments across the provinces. Efforts to digitize administration and strengthen integrity within the civil service demonstrate the government’s seriousness in building a modern and clean system of governance.
The application of technical indicators such as MCSP further clarifies the strategic and measurable direction in combating corruption. Strong synergy between the government, KPK, and regional administrations is clear evidence of a sincere joint commitment to building a better, fairer nation free from corruption. With these progressive measures, public trust in the government is expected to grow, while also unlocking significant opportunities for economic growth and public welfare.
*) The author is a Social Analyst
