Corruption in the Airlangga University Hospital (Part II)
The investigation into the cases of corruption in the University of Airlangga (Unair) continues. After officially naming two suspects in the allegedly fraudulent procurement of medical equipment for the Tropical Infectious Hospital, on March 30, 2016 the KPK named a new suspect in a different case.
Marga Nurindo Bhakti Fights Back
The dispute on the management of the Outer Ring Road South Section (Pondok Pinang-Jagorawi) (JORR-S Toll Road) is far from the finish line. As of March 16, 2016, the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) handed over the management of JORR-Stoll Road to PT Hutama Karya (Persero) as per the order of the Supreme Court issued in 2001, but PT Marga Nurindo Bhakti (MNB), the original concession manager, resisted the AGO’s action.
Cases Involving La Nyalla Mattalitti
The East Java High Court has officially named the Chairman of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) La Nyalla Mattalitti a fugitive. La Nyalla failed to answer three summons, and when the authorities attempted to pick him up by force, he was nowhere to be found. Following La Nyalla’s escape, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) grew more active in developing their investigation into La Nyalla’s case
Legislative Journal: PMK No. 35/PMK.010/2016
The air transport industry in Indonesia is increasingly gaining support from the Government. In early March 2016, the Ministry of Finance issued PMK No. 35/PMK.010/2016 which provides convenience and fiscal incentives for the import of products and materials used in aircraft maintenance. This regulation is part of the VIII Economic Policy Package and will be effective starting April 3, 2016.
PKPU for Grahalintas Properti
The debt dispute between PT Grahalintas Properti and one of its creditors PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk (BNGA) continues. In the hearing on March 28, 2016, the Panel of Judges of the Commercial Court of the Central Jakarta District Court decided to examine the petition for Suspension of Debts Payment (PKPU) filed by BNGA, having previously declined the PKPU request that Grahalintas had submitted voluntarily.
Revisiting the Hambalang Case: New Dirt on Cikeas?
The discussion on the corruption case related to the controversial Hambalang Sports Complex project reappeared soon after President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo visited the abandoned site of the project. In connection with this development, the former Chairman and Treasurer of SBY’s Democratic Party Anas Urbaningrum and Muhammad Nazaruddin, who are also graft convicts and key witnesses in this case, have recently urged the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to drag down the remaining figures involved in the case.
The End for Udar Pristono?
The Supreme Court (MK) once again increased the sentence slapped on the former Jakarta Head of Department of Transportation Udar Pristono. At the hearing held on March 24, 2016, the Assembly of Cassation decided to grant the appeal filed by the Public Prosecutor of the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) and aggravated Udar Pristono’s punishment. The Assemboy of Cassation also ordered the court to confiscate all of Udar’s assets that have been deemed linked to corruption.
Wawan’s Case and Banten Gubernatorial Election
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) launched another investigation into the involvement of Tubagus Chaeri “Wawan” Wardana—a businessman and brother of former Banten Governor Ratu Atut Chosiyah—in graft. This time the investigation is focused on the suspicion that Wawan had conducted money laundering activities during his sister’s reign in Banten. Separately, the Golkar Party was reportedly considering candidates for the 2017 Banten gubernatorial election, one of them is Ratu Atut’s son. Will the investigation into Wawan affect the dynamics of Golkar in Banten.
PKPU Journal: Suharli Malaya’s Peace Agreement
PT Suharli Malaya Lestari (SML), a garment company based in West Java still has to fight for their survival. Though the Company has passed the period of Suspension of Debts Payment (PKPU), and the peace proposal they put forward has been accepted by the panel of judges since mid-2015, two of their creditors filed for a cancellation of the peace agreement.
Updates on the Hotel Indonesia Case
The investigation into the case of alleged graft involving PT Hotel Indonesia Natour (HIN), PT Citra Karya Bumi Indah (CKBI), and PT Cipta Karya Bersama or PT Grand Indonesia continues. Until last week, the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) investigation team had questioned several important officials as witnesses.