TODAY'S HEADLINES
 

“8 Candidates Have No Case”
http://koran.tempo.co/konten/2015/08/31/381389/8-Nama-Terpilih-Bebas-Kasus - Tempo, Monday, August 31, 2015

WEEKLY SUMMARY

Monday, August 24, 2015

• The interview phase of candidate selection for leaders of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) commenced on Monday (24/8). The Selection Committee (Pansel KPK) was tasked with verifying all track record findings from independent trackers, the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), as well as the general public that were submitted via Pansel's website. Pansel also need to verify the independence of candidates coming from the Police Force.

TODAY'S HEADLINES
 

“Wealth of Three Candidates Scrutinized”
http://koran.tempo.co/konten/2015/08/27/381091/Tiga-Calon-Dicecar-Kekayaannya - Tempo, Thursday, August 27, 2015

The Selection Committee of for leadership of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) scrutinized banking transactions and assets of three from 19 candidates that were eligible for interview. Police Inspector General (Ret) Yotje Mende was among the candidates that were questioned regarding his wealth reports.
 

TODAY'S HEADLINES:
 

“KPK Contender Answer Allegation of Cutting Case Budget”
http://print.kompas.com/baca/2015/08/26/Calon-Pimpinan-KPK-Menjawab-Tuduhan-Pernah-Memoton– Kompas, Wednesday, August 26, 2015

RECENT HEADLINES:
 

“Independence of KPK Candidates from Police Questioned”
http://print.kompas.com/baca/2015/08/24/Independensi-Calon-Pimpinan-KPK-dari-Kepolisian-Di – Kompas, Monday, August 24 2015

The loyalty and independence of candidates for leaders of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) that came from the Police Force were questioned by the Selection Committee (Pansel KPK). Pansel was seeking assurance that candidates from police are committed to eradicate corruption and would not be selective in pursuing suspects.
 

WEEKLY SUMMARY

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) criticized the policy taken by Ministry of Law and Human Rights to award remissions or cutbacks of prison time for 1,938 from a total of 2,786 corruption convicts which will undermine the deterrent effect in an extraordinary crime.

“When MA Backs Sarpin”

http://nasional.tempo.co/read/news/2015/08/20/063693525/feature-ketika-ma-membela-hakim-sarpin – Tempo, Thursday, August 20, 2015

Adnan Topan Husodo

Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW), one of the oldest anti-corruption organisations in Indonesia, recently marked 17 years(link is external) of fighting abuse of power by government officials. ICW was born at the end of the New Order era, inspired by the movement to topple Soeharto, an authoritarian leader who had used his position to enrich his family and cronies.

“Pansel KPK Acknowledge Dubious Candidates”
http://koran.tempo.co/konten/2015/08/19/380384/Pansel-KPK-Akui-Ada-Calon-Bermasalah – Tempo, Wednesday 19, 2015

Chairwoman of the Selection Panel for Leadership of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Destry Damayanti, acknowledged that there still candidates having questionable track records among the remaining 19 candidates that have passed previous selection phases.
 

“Dreams of Indonesian Children Color Palace Ceremonies”
http://koran.tempo.co/konten/2015/08/18/380281/Mimpi-Anak-Indonesia-Warnai-Upacara-di-Istana –Tempo, Tuesday, August 18, 2015

A small child read a poetry about Dreams of Indonesian Children in front of President Joko Widodo during ceremonies to commemorate the 70^th year of independence at the state palace, Istana Merdeka, yesterday. “I'm proud, but I have dreams about Indonesia in the future. I dream that 10 years from now, corruption will no longer exist in Indonesia.”