The Attorney General Under Fire
A surprising development happened after the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) named the former Secretary General of the National Democratic Party (Nasdem) Patrice Rio Capella as a graft suspect. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) reportedly invited the KPK to take over the investigation into the cases of embezzlement of the North Sumatra province’s social assistance funds.
Disagreements on the Wage System
The Government of Indonesia recently came up with a new policy on minimum wages as a part of its Fourth Economic Policy Package. But the new minimum wage calculation formula is but a part of the larger debate on the wage system in Indonesia. The Government has attempted to work on this system in the Draft Government Regulation on Wages (RPP Pengupahan). The RPP that has long been the subject of debates.
Surya Paloh & North Sumatra Corruption Cases
Three months after arresting high profile lawyer OC Kaligis, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) named Patrice Rio Cappella as suspect in bribery case, rooted in power disputes between Gatot Pudjo Nugroho (then governor of North Sumatra province, now suspect...
Bribery Suspect Bobby Mamahit
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named Bobby Reynold Mamahit, director general of sea transportation, suspect for bribery case in a project in the ministry of transportation back in 2011. The anti-graft body also named Djoko Pramono, head of human resources development in the sea transportation directorate general, suspect in the case.
Hurry-Scurry over Forged Signatures
The judicial review on the Law No. 2/2002 and Law No. 22/2009—as a challenge to the authority of the police manage the issuance of driver’s license (SIM), vehicular registration (STNK), and proof of motor vehicle ownership (BKPB)—has arrived at a problematic position. The Constitutional Court (MK) has found indication of forged signatures in the applicants’ plea.
The Nasdem Party Under Scrutiny
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) named the Secretary General of the National Democratic Party (Nasdem) Patrice Rio Capella as a graft suspect yesterday (Oct. 15) afternoon. Patrice allegedly facilitated the process of tampering the investigation on the Provincial Government of North Sumatra.
The Battle against Fictitious Tax Invoice Syndicate
The Directorate General of Taxation (Ditjen Pajak) of the Ministry of Finance is working on finding the best way to eliminate the syndicate that produces fictitious tax invoices (invoices that are not based on actual transactions, otherwise referred to as TBTS invoices).
The Amendment of the Law on KPK Postponed
The Government and the House of Representatives (DPR) has agreed to postpone the discussion on the amendment of Law No. 30/2002 on the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). The agreement was reached after the Government insisted that, for the time being, it would rather focus on the economy.
The KY Authority in Admission of Judge is Unconstitutional
On October 7, 2015 the Constitutional Court (MK) granted the petition for judicial review filed by the Indonesian Judges Association (IKAHI). In the decision, the Court declared the authority of the Judicial Commission (KY) to be involved in the selection process of judges unconstitutional.
Update on Forest Fire Investigation
Law enforcement process against alleged perpetrators of forest fires continues. After reportedly handing over 5 case files to the stage of prosecution, the Police recently announced that it had named two foreign companies as suspects.