Corruption Index Decreases, Commission III of the DPR Asks the Government to Seriously Eradicate Corruption

Member of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Hasbiallah Ilyas, highlighted the report of Transparency International Indonesia (TII) which revealed that the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) or Corruption Perception Index (CPI) of Indonesia in 2025 was at a score of 34, down 3 points compared to the previous year which was at 37.

In the report, Indonesia ranked 109 out of 180 countries surveyed. This position has declined compared to 2024, where Indonesia was ranked 99. In fact, Indonesia's score is now on par with a number of countries such as Algeria, Nepal, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Laos, and Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Hasbiallah assessed that the findings should be a serious concern for the government. According to him, the decline in the score and IPK ranking shows that the perception of corruption in Indonesia is still bad.

"The report submitted by TII cannot be considered a passing wind. The score of 34 and the decline in Indonesia's ranking are a loud alarm for all stakeholders. This shows that our corruption perception index is still very bad, even equivalent to Nepal," Hasbi told reporters, Thursday, February 12.

Hasbi emphasized that this condition must be a momentum for a thorough evaluation of the corruption eradication strategy that has been carried out. He also asked the government, especially the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), to immediately formulate a road map for preventing and eradicating corruption that is more targeted, measurable, and sustainable.

"KPK together with other law enforcement agencies must prepare a clear road map, with concrete performance indicators. Not only focusing on enforcement, but also strengthening prevention systematically," he said.

In addition, the PKB Legislature from the Jakarta I District also encouraged the KPK and law enforcement officials to be more active in carrying out anti-corruption socialization and education to the public. He assessed that strengthening the anti-corruption culture must begin with increasing public awareness.

"Anti-corruption socialization and education must be intensified, both in the government environment, the business world, and the wider community. Without collective awareness, efforts to eradicate corruption will not be effective," he said.

As a working partner of law enforcement agencies, continued Hasbi, Commission III of the DPR RI will continue to encourage the strengthening of regulations and supervision so that the agenda of eradicating corruption can run more optimally.

"And it has a real impact on improving governance," he concluded.