Government Strengthens Effectiveness of Corruption Eradication
By: Muhammad Daffa Darmawan
The central government continues to strengthen its strategic measures by launching 15 Corruption Prevention Actions for the 2025–2026 period. This program emphasizes administrative digitalization, strengthening governance, and synergy between institutions. This policy has received concrete support from regional governments in various provinces, which are proactively implementing anti-corruption oversight instruments.
The Deputy Governor of South Kalimantan, Hasnuryadi Sulaiman, stated in a virtual coordination meeting with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) that the South Kalimantan Provincial Government is fully committed to implementing the KPK’s directives. He emphasized that all input will be followed up in accordance with applicable legal provisions. He also stated that corruption prevention efforts must become part of the work culture at all levels of government, not just a formality. The coordination meeting was attended by all heads of regional government agencies (SKPD), secretaries, and technical officials related to planning and budgeting.
Similarly, North Kalimantan Governor Zainal A. Paliwang conveyed a similar sentiment at a corruption prevention coordination meeting held in Jakarta, stating that all heads of regional government agencies were urged to immediately meet the MCSP indicators, in line with the KPK’s target of 78% for the third and fourth quarters of 2025. He emphasized that the North Kalimantan Provincial Government’s Corruption Prevention Index (MCSP) remained at 66% the previous year, necessitating accelerated action. Instruments such as the MCSP and the Integrity Assessment Survey (SPI) are key to strengthening the anti-corruption system in the region.
The national policy implemented by the government through 15 corruption prevention actions emphasizes digital integration, auditability, and transparency. The implementation of platforms such as SPBE, Krisna, Sakti, MCSP, and SIPD provides a practical means to ensure that every stage of budgeting and service delivery is accurately recorded. Regional governments such as North Kalimantan have adopted the MCSP as a quarterly evaluation instrument, while South Kalimantan ensures 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 quarterly, and achievement reports are submitted to the president every six months as part of the program’s success measurement mechanism. Transparency in procurement processes, budget management, and public services is not merely a slogan, but is realized in concrete operational implementation. Thus, bureaucratic reform is seen not merely as modernization, but as a strategic step to prevent systemic corruption.
The synergy between provincial governments and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is designed to strengthen coordination in the implementation of the National Strategy for Corruption Eradication (Stranas-PK). Coordination meetings attended by various regional heads demonstrate this collaborative spirit. Provinces such as Bangka Belitung Islands (Bangka Belitung), Lampung, and Jakarta are actively involved in coordination forums with the KPK, strengthening their commitment to clean governance.
Provinces such as North Kalimantan (Kaltara) and South Kalimantan (South Kalimantan) are taking further steps by implementing technical indicators and a culture of integrity within their civil servants (ASN) and bureaucratic environments. The full support from figures at the governor and deputy governor level demonstrates that corruption prevention is a national agenda, and is also being implemented by regional leaders.
Forbes Media Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Steve Forbes, expressed his high appreciation for President Prabowo Subianto’s leadership during his visit to the Merdeka Palace. Forbes assessed that the President’s strategic steps, including economic reform, deregulation, and strengthening strategic sectors, have laid a strong foundation for Indonesia to become a global power. He also praised the government’s efforts to eradicate corruption, which he considered crucial for creating a more conducive and efficient business climate. In recognition of this success, Steve Forbes invited the President to be a keynote speaker at the Forbes CEO Global Forum, to be held in October 2025, which will be attended by more than 400 global CEOs and business leaders.
The government’s digital transformation is believed to be able to overcome opportunities for corrupt practices. Every administrative process, from planning to budget approval, now has a clear audit trail. Indicators such as the MCSP, SPI, and transparency in public services provide opportunities for oversight by the public and independent institutions.
