Politics in Indonesia

Extra of 150 million Indonesians set to energy to the for selected fresh authorities.
On june 27, electorates be present opposed by that typical point in the side of anti-graft
crusadres-money politics. some months before, the Indonesia's Corruption Eradication
Commission surprise the state with an statement that 18 authorities and 75 mayors area
rules were below enquiry for supposed dishonesty and inducement. Indonesia bribery
lookout written more than 200 cases between 2010-2017 in which were attended by
regional leaders allegedly various forms of corruption ranging from bribery and budget
manipulation. And corruption related to the procurement of varico goods and service.
The Association for Elections and Democracy (Perludem), expensive dowry payments of
“dowry” nomination the campaign to finance the cost of political consultation and vote buying is
the main driver of such high political costs. This is secret of every election’s hat, there is talk of
candidates giving money or prizes to win votes. Some cases even took place earlier on election
day known as thee dawn attack stations. Three years after Suharto's regime ended in 1998, an
ambitious regional autonomy plan was ended to move administrative powers from Jakarta to
provinces and districts.
Since regional elections were introduced in 2005, corruption among local leaders has
increased, unlike in previous years before when corruption occurred associated with the central
government. The highest number of cases may be in 2013, according to Indonesian Corruption
Watch, when more than 1,270 local leaders fell suspected
Apart from regionalelection, since direct local elections were implemented more than
3,000 provincial and district legislators have been embroiled in corruption. One eecent high
profile case involved former House of Representatives speaker, Setya Novanto, who was jailed
for 15 years in april for his role in one of the biggest country ever graft scandals. Former KPK
chairman Abraham Samad (2011-2015) Police Commissioner General Budi
Gunawan.announced a corruption case involving a case involving
In April last year, KPK investigator, Novel Baswedan lost an eye after an acid attack,
allegedly instigated by corrupt officials unhappy with the commission's all-out war against
people like them.Indonesia's parliament is also in the process of revising the criminal code,
which if approved, will hamper the anti-corruption fight.
However, despite the threats, attacks and plotting by politicians, the anti-graft agency
stands fast and has the support of the vast majority of people who have seen how corruption has
impoverished many.Important characteristic of corruption during Suharto new orde was that is
was rather centralized and predictable
Decentralization meant that local governments started to produce new local regulations
(often not tightly designed) which made it possible for more officials from multiple levels of the
government and other agencies to mingle and request for financial extras.This government
agency, the Corruption Eradication Commission (Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi, abbreviated
KPK), is envisaged to free Indonesia from corruption by investigating and prosecuting cases of
corruption as well as monitoring the governance of the state (for which it received extensive
powers).
 Ongoing persistence of political corruption and several high-profile graft cases within the
government caused his approval ratings to free fall after 2010 and few people shed tears when
his second - and final - presidential term was completed in late 2014.

In May 2010 she left Indonesian politics to become a managing director at the World Bank
Group. Widespread speculation, however, was that her resignation was due to political pressure
from businesses with high political connections. In particular, the Bakrie Group was often
mentioned in Indonesian media in connection herewith (Aburizal Bakrie being then-chairman of
the Golkar party; a coalition member of Yudhoyono's government). Critics say that Yudhoyono
should have supported her.

Similar to previous presidents and presidential candidates he has called for a battle against
the widespread corruption in the country, urging the need for a 'mental revolution' that includes a
stop to greediness and corruption in society.President Widodo can enjoy a clean, graft-free image
(although he was criticized for supporting police chief nominee Budi Gunawan who was suspect
in a graft case).