The Constitutional Court of Indonesia (MK) partially granted a judicial review on the eligibility requirements for leaders of the Corruption Eradication Commission, it appeared to offer a pragmatic fix. By reinterpreting the requirement from “resigning” to merely “becoming inactive” from prior positions, the Court arguably lowered the barrier for qualified candidates to step forward. But beneath this seemingly technical adjustment lies a deeper institutional risk—one that may quietly erode the very independence the KPK was designed to protect. To subscribe please click here
