Posts with tag: Corruption
Talking Indonesia: Political candidates and 'anti-corruptionism'
2024 Indonesian Elections, Politics, Talking IndonesiaWhy would a candidate choose to run on an anti-corruption platform, and do they have a chance of winning if they do? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Dr Elisabeth Kramer in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Indonesia without Luhut Pandjaitan
Corruption, Environment, PoliticsPowerful Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan is a serious player in the coal mining industry, despite the conflicts of interest involved.
Talking Indonesia: the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)
Corruption, Law, Talking IndonesiaHow have the amendments to the Law on the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) affected the agency's ability to investigate corruption cases? What lies ahead for anti-corruption efforts in Indonesia? Dr Dave McRae chats to Dr Ahmad Khoirul Umam in Talking Indonesia.
Jokowi’s call to stall mining law revisions rings hollow as deliberations proceed
Environment, Law, Natural ResourcesDespite mass student protests and an intervention by the president, legislators last week picked up where they left off on dangerous revisions to the mining law, write JATAM’s Merah Johansyah and Alwiya Shahbanu.
Amendments spell disaster for the KPK
Analysis, Corruption, LawNational legislators have finally made good on their threats to weaken the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). Professor Simon Butt examines the key provisions in the revised KPK Law.
Power for sale: Religious Affairs scandal just scratching the surface
Corruption, Elections, Policy in Focus, Political parties, Politics, ReligionDespite an ongoing battle for reform, corruption runs rampant in Indonesia’s civil service, writes Akhmad Misbakhul Hasan.
Ahead of the second debate, get the lowdown on infrastructure under Jokowi
2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Corruption, Elections, Infrastructure, Policies, Policy in FocusJokowi’s government has spent big on infrastructure over the past five years. Akhmad Misbakhul Hasan takes a look at where the money has come from, and where some – but not all – of it has gone.
Best of 2018
ReviewIt’s time again for Indonesia at Melbourne to take a short break over the Christmas and New Year period. Here we reflect on some of our favourite and most popular blog posts and podcasts from 2018. We look forward to seeing you again when we return in mid-January.
Dirty money, rotten politicians: KPK targets local leaders
Analysis, Corruption, ElectionsThe number of local politicians arrested for bribery by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) over the past two years has been astonishing. Adnan Topan Husodo writes that the KPK deserves credit for its efforts but a stronger focus on bigger players in Jakarta is needed.