Firli Bahuri Affirms That KPK Is Ready To Move To IKN Nusantara

KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Firli Bahuri, said his institution is ready if it is required to move to the new State Capital (IKN) called Nusantara. This is done to fulfill their role as state civil apparatus (ASN).

"Regarding the relocation of the KPK to the new capital city, we have no objections to the move," Firli said in a press conference after holding an audience with Bappenas which was broadcast online on the Indonesian KPK YouTube, Wednesday, February 2.

As an ASN, continued Firli, the KPK has three roles that must be carried out, first as a policy actor. Second, as a public service provider.

Finally, the KPK as an ASN is the glue of national and state unity. These three roles must be carried out later, including in the capital city of the new country.

"Wherever the KPK is located, these three things must be played out," said the former Deputy for Enforcement of the KPK.

In addition, the move of the anti-corruption commission to the archipelago is also adjusted to Law Number 19 of 2019. The law states that the KPK must be in the nation's capital. With this rule, there is no reason for the KPK to be reluctant to be moved from Jakarta to the archipelago.

"The law does state, in the KPK Law Number 19 of 2019 it is said that the KPK is domiciled in the nation's capital. Of course we must also carry out this," he said.

As previously reported, the government has just passed the Law on the State Capital which is the basis for moving the capital to Kalimantan. The transfer is targeted to start in 2024.

Later, the agreed capital city named Nusantara will be led by the Head of the Authority who is directly elected by President Jokowi.