Corruption Causes Losses, Prabowo Government Works Together to Clean Up Bureaucracy

By: Khaylila Nafisah

Corruption has become a classic problem that continues to erode various aspects of life in Indonesia. Its impact is not only detrimental to state finances, but also weakens public trust in the government and legal system. The government of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has emphasized its commitment to creating clean and transparent governance, with various strategic steps to close the gaps for corrupt practices.

One of the real steps taken by the government is to increase budget transparency and empower the community in monitoring public policies. Acting. Director of Community Participation Development at the KPK, Rommy Iman Sulaiman, emphasized that efforts to eradicate corruption are not only the task of the government and law enforcement officers, but also require the active role of the community.
According to him, religious figures and community leaders have a great influence in shaping public attitudes and behavior. Through various forums, the KPK wants to build collective awareness that corruption not only harms state finances, but also injures moral values ​​that are the basis of social life. He also added that through a religious and community-based approach, the KPK is optimistic that the anti-corruption culture will become more ingrained in everyday life. Synergy between the government, society, and religious figures is the key to strengthening the integrity of the nation in fighting corrupt practices.
The Head of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Banten Province, Nanang Fatchurochman, also appreciated the KPK’s initiative in involving religious figures in anti-corruption education efforts. The knowledge and insight provided by the KPK enlightens the public.
Another step taken by the government in eradicating corruption is budget efficiency. Public policy observer from Trisakti University, Trubus Rahadiansyah, highlighted President Prabowo’s policy which emphasized that there should be no programs that are duplicated or created only as a way to ‘outwit’ the budget.
According to Trubus, budget efficiency is important to ensure that every rupiah budgeted is truly used for the benefit of the people. So far, many agencies have complained on social media, while there are also officials who do not understand financial management and only accept reports from their subordinates without directly checking the programs that are running.
He also emphasized that anyone who rejects the budget efficiency policy is suspected of enjoying mark-ups in the bureaucratic system. This shows that strict supervision must continue to be carried out to ensure that the budget is truly used effectively and not misused by irresponsible individuals.
In addition to prevention in the budget, the Prabowo-Gibran government is also focusing on prosecuting major corruption cases that have cost the state up to thousands of trillions of rupiah.
Norm and Development Observer, Hardjuno Wiwoho, emphasized that the government must dare to take firm action against corruptors, because if not, there will be collusion that will further harm the state. According to him, developed countries will not spend their money if there are unclear deductions. Because it will be useless to have support if it ends up being corrupted and the people remain poor.
He also highlighted President Prabowo’s big promise to ensure that no party is immune from the law during his administration. Therefore, rumors and indications of corruption in the management of state finances must be the government’s main concern.
Deputy Chairman of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Ahmad Sahroni, also emphasized that the budget efficiency policy must be balanced with strict supervision so that it does not become a new loophole for corruption. The existing budget is truly used according to needs to serve the people and efficiency should not be just a slogan, while the budget is still being corrupted.
He also highlighted that many cases of corruption occur in the procurement of goods and services, which have so far been fertile ground for irresponsible individuals. For example, excessive procurement of stationery, or comparative studies that are actually not too important, which can be cut. In recent years, many cases of corruption have actually occurred in the procurement of goods like this.
Eradicating corruption also requires an active role from the media in overseeing government policies. The Chairman of the Riau Province PWI, Raja Isyam Azwar, emphasized that the press has a great responsibility in maintaining transparency and accountability.
PWI is committed to supporting the anti-corruption movement, as well as strengthening the integrity and professionalism of journalists in carrying out their duties. The press plays an important role in maintaining accountability and transparency, especially in facing increasingly complex global challenges.