Indeks Persepsi Korupsi Indonesia Merosot Tajam dalam 5 Tahun Terakhir

Summary

The transcript discusses the challenges Indonesia faces in combating corruption and maintaining democratic freedoms under President Joko Widodo's leadership. It highlights a decline in Indonesia's Corruption Perception Index (CPI) between 2018 and 2022, citing multiple high-profile corruption cases involving ministers and regional leaders. The script also addresses Indonesia's democracy performance, pointing to a downward trend in civil liberties and democratic freedoms despite some improvements in recent years. The importance of judicial independence in strengthening democracy is emphasized, along with the country's struggles compared to other Southeast Asian nations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Corruption eradication remains a key focus under President Joko Widodo's leadership, with increasing attention in his second term.
• 😀 Indonesia's Corruption Perception Index (CPI) dropped sharply in 2022, reaching its lowest score since 1955.
• 😀 The CPI score in 2018 was 38, ranking Indonesia 89th among 180 countries. By 2022, it had fallen to 34, placing Indonesia at 110th.
• 😀 The decline in the CPI correlates with the involvement of several public officials in corruption scandals, including five ministers from 2019 to 2022.
• 😀 Notable corruption cases include former ministers like Juliari Batubara, Jodi G Plate, and Syahrul Yasin Limpo, among others.
• 😀 The head of the KPK, Firli Bahuri, was also implicated in a corruption case related to bribery and extortion.
• 😀 The Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) reports that over 60 regional leaders were involved in corruption cases between 2019 and 2022.
• 😀 Despite challenges, Indonesia's democratic indicators show improvement, with its Democracy Index rising from 6.30 in 2020 to 6.71 in 2021.
• 😀 However, civil liberties remain a significant issue, with Indonesia's performance still lagging behind some Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia and the Philippines.
• 😀 The report suggests that strengthening judicial independence and protecting civil liberties could enhance Indonesia's democratic quality.

Q & A

What was the state of corruption perception in Indonesia in 2018?

In 2018, Indonesia's corruption perception index score was 38, ranking 89th out of 180 countries.

How did Indonesia's corruption perception index change in 2019?

In 2019, Indonesia's corruption perception index improved, with a score of 40 and a ranking of 85th out of 180 countries, marking the highest score in the last 25 years.

What happened to the corruption perception index in Indonesia in 2022?

In 2022, Indonesia's corruption perception index sharply dropped to a score of 34, with a ranking of 110th out of 180 countries, marking the largest decline since 1955.

Which public officials were involved in corruption cases between 2019 and 2022?

Between 2019 and 2022, five ministers from President Jokowi's administration were implicated in corruption cases, including the Minister of Social Affairs, Juliari Batubara, the Minister of Communication and Information, Jodi G. Plate, and the Minister of Agriculture, Syahrul Yasin Limpo.

Which other prominent figures were implicated in corruption cases?

In addition to the ministers, the head of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Firli Bahuri, was also implicated in a corruption case related to bribery and extortion.

What did the data from ICW reveal about local government corruption?

According to the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) report, over 60 regional leaders were implicated in corruption cases annually from 2019 to 2022.

How has Indonesia's democracy index changed over the years?

Indonesia's democracy index has seen a decline since 2015. However, in 2021, it recorded a positive trend with a score of 6.71, up from 6.30 in 2020 and 6.48 in 2019.

How does Indonesia's democracy index compare to other Southeast Asian countries?

Indonesia's democracy index in 2020 was lower than some Southeast Asian countries, such as Malaysia and the Philippines.

What are the key challenges for democracy in Indonesia?

Despite improvements in the democracy index, challenges remain, especially in areas like civil liberties, judicial independence, and overall protection of freedoms.

What can improve the quality of democracy in Indonesia?

Improving the protection of civil liberties and enhancing the independence of the judicial system are critical for improving Indonesia's democratic quality.