Yusril Highlights Indonesia Still Far From The Corruption-Free Target

Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correction Yusril Ihza Mahendra (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections (Menko Kumham Imipas), Yusril Ihza Mahendra, assessed that Indonesia is still far from the corruption-free target. According to him, the renewal of the law (UU) is an important step to optimally eradicate corruption.

This statement was conveyed by Yusril in a national law seminar entitled Update of the Corruption Crime Law (UU Tipikor) which was held at the ACLC KPK Building, Jakarta, Tuesday, December 10. This seminar discusses the urgency of the refreshment of the Corruption Act in facing global challenges and the complexity of the growing mode of corruption.

"In the early reform era, we have recorded significant progress in updating the Corruption Eradication Regulation. However, until now, Indonesia hopes that Indonesia's release from corruption is far from true. We need to refresh regulations and strengthen the commitment of law enforcement officials so that efforts to eradicate corruption can be maximized," said Yusril.

According to Yusril, the reform of the Anti-Corruption Law is a priority in order to strengthen political, legal and bureaucratic reform, as mandated by the current mandate of the Asta Cita of the seven governments.

Yusril also highlighted the importance of harmonization of national law with an international framework, especially the *United Nations Convention Against Corruption* (UNCAC), which has been ratified by Indonesia through Law Number 7 of 2006.

"We have an obligation to adopt UNCAC provisions into national law. This harmony will ensure our laws are in line with international standards and facilitate more effective cross-border cooperation," Yusril explained.

The chairman of the KPK, Nawawi Pomolango, also emphasized the importance of updating the Anti-Corruption Law to be more relevant in eradicating corruption. Nawawi said that there are still a number of offenses that have not been accommodated in the current regulations.

First, trading influence, which involves abuse of the influence of officials in business transactions. Second, the illite investment or the increase in wealth is not reasonable. Currently, the LHKPN (State Administrators Wealth Report) mechanism cannot be used as the basis of the indictment. In addition, the offense of bribery in the private sector and bribery of foreign public officials has not yet been regulated," said Nawawi.

He hopes that the reform of the Corruption Act will not only answer domestic challenges, but also show Indonesia's commitment to fulfilling its obligations as a country that has ratified UNCAC.

With these various inputs, the government is expected to immediately formulate an update to the Anti-Corruption Law in order to strengthen efforts to eradicate corruption and increase public trust in the legal system in Indonesia.