Chief of Staff to the President Dr. Moeldoko has emphasized the importance of clear and practical action in the 2023-2024 National Strategy for Corruption Prevention (Stranas PK).
Speaking at the signing ceremony for the commitment to the implementation of the Anti-Corruption Action Plan, Moeldoko called for the swift dissemination of information about the program to officials at all levels of government.
“President [Joko Widodo] does not like it [when things are overly ceremonial],” Moeldoko stated.
“Therefore, I ask the ministries/agencies and local governments that have signed the commitment to prevent corruption today to immediately socialize the program to their subordinates. Don’t just sign without understanding its contents. This is my message.”
Moeldoko also emphasized that the anti-corruption efforts must be seen as a practical solution to real issues faced by the public, such as illegal levies on basic services like education, healthcare, and administration. To this end, Moeldoko suggested that the channels for reporting corruption and illegal levies be strengthened.
The Chief of Presidential Staff also stated that anti-corruption efforts must be relevant to the various indices used to measure government effectiveness, such as the Corruption Perception Index, the Government Effectiveness Index, and the Anti-Corruption Behavior Index. He also revealed that President Widodo was unhappy with Indonesia’s current Corruption Perception Index ranking and had ordered corrective measures to be taken.
Moeldoko also shared five directives from President Widodo related to the prevention of corruption that must be implemented by government officials: strengthening the corruption prevention system, prosecuting major corruption cases, improving the professionalism of law enforcement officers, tracing and recovering assets, and strengthening anti-corruption regulations, particularly the Asset Seizure Bill.
Moeldoko urged prompt action, saying that there was little time left and the public was expecting bold moves. The Stranas PK is a national policy direction that outlines the focus and targets for corruption prevention, serving as a reference for ministries, institutions, local governments, and other stakeholders involved in anti-corruption efforts in Indonesia.
The Stranas PK is coordinated by five ministries/institutions: the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), the Presidential Staff Office, the Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform, the National Development Planning Agency, and the Ministry of Home Affairs. The implementation of the Stranas PK has resulted in improvements in the corruption prevention system, such as the improved accuracy of the Social Assistance Distribution Targeting System (DTKS) based on ID numbers, which has resulted in savings of approximately IDR 1.79 trillion.
Furthermore, the Stranas PK has facilitated reforms in 14 ports through the digitalization of business processes, resulting in reduced turnaround time and more efficient cargo handling. According to Moeldoko, this initiative must be continued, especially with regard to the supervision and business processes of customs and quarantine.
