There are two (2) crucial issues into the public spotlight in the anti-corruption agenda this week. First, the pros and cons associated with the appointment of an independent investigator by the KPK. And secondly, issue in relation to the obligation of state officials to submit LHKPN.
TODAY’S HEADLINES:
“KPK advised to ask for MA fatwa”
Tempo, Thursday, June 4, 2015 (print media, Bahasa Indonesia)
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is suggested asking for a fatwa to the Supreme Court (MA) in order to recruit investigators. MA’s spokesperson said, MA can only give fatwa on procedural laws, but not for other organizations.
TODAY’S HEADLINES:
“VP Kalla criticized for not supporting KPK”
Tempo, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 (print media, Bahasa Indonesia)
Anti-Corruption Daily Digest: Update 2015-6-1 5:30 p.m. WIB
Information as of 5:30 p.m. WIB, June 1, 2015
TODAY’S HEADLINES:
“Sri Mulyani summoned for questioning on Wednesday”
The Jakarta Post, Monday, June 1, 2015
Key Developments and Insights from the Week of May 25-29, 2015
THIS WEEK IN REVIEW
Summary:
HEADLINES:
“Strengthen KPK by Revising the Law”
Judge Haswandi’s interpretation is seen as a precedent to revise KPK Law. Misinterpretation from the judge can be avoided.
Media Indonesia, Friday, May 29, 2015
Judge Haswandi’s verdict on Hadi Poernomo’s pre-trial hearing has resulted in a call to revise the KPK Law in order to avoid misinterpretation of the KPK Law.
Anticipation for Pre-trial “Wave”: KPK is advised to Accelerate Its Investigation
KPK’s Third Loss in Pre-trial Petitions
To date, there are three corruption suspects who filed for pre-trial motions and each have three different judges from the South Jakarta District Court that granted their petitions. The three suspects are: Comr. Gen. Budi Gunawan (former head of National Police's education and training division), Ilham Sirajuddin (Mayor of Makassar), and Hadi Poernomo (former Director General of Taxation).
TODAY’S HEADLINES:
“New suspect in TVRI graft case”
In the recent weeks, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo was urged to accelerate the formation of the Selection Committee who would be responsible for making recommendations for the new KPK leaders. Civil Society Organisations, including ICW, demanded that the President announce the names of the Selection Committee.
