Abstract

This article seeks to discusses anti-corruption policies in Indonesia and Hong Kong. This research arises from the phenomenon of corruption that has become widespread in Indonesia and seems to be a never-endingproblem that has caused great damage in all sectors of life. It's not only a matter of how much the state loss or corrupt modus operandi that is even more sophisticated and even makes Indonesia one of the highest-rankingcountries in corruption cases, but it is also a matter of law enforcement whihch is less smart in handling corruption cases themselves. On the other hand, reportedly having a different approach in combating corruption, Hong Kong is considered to have been successful in carrying out its duties. With comparative study, this article will elaborate various patterns of work conducted by anti-corruption institutions in Indonesia and Hong Kong, namely the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

Highlights

  • Background of the KPK andCorruption in IndonesiaHistorically speaking, before the formation of the KPK, the eradication of corruption in Indonesia was divided into three periods, namely the Old Order, the New Order and the Reform era

  • This research arises from the phenomenon of corruption that has become widespread in Indonesia and seems to be a never-ending problem that has caused great damage in all sectors of life

  • This article will elaborate various patterns of work conducted by anti-corruption institutions in Indonesia and Hong Kong, namely the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)

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Summary

Introduction

The problem of corruption has occurred in Indonesia since the colonial period to the present and still continue to exist after Indonesia's independence going through various eras of Indonesia’s governments starting from the Old Order, the New Order, to the Reform Era. Data from the Transparency International institution about quantitative standards to assess the level of perceptions of corruption in a country commonly referred to as CIP (Corruption Perception Index) shows that the problem of corruption in Indonesia is still complicated to properly be overcome.. Data from the Transparency International institution about quantitative standards to assess the level of perceptions of corruption in a country commonly referred to as CIP (Corruption Perception Index) shows that the problem of corruption in Indonesia is still complicated to properly be overcome.7 Even an institution such as the Indonesian National Police which has its own special directorate to handle corruption is not free from the scandal involvement. Given the massive damage corruption may affect to the systemic life of the country, the government of Indonesia has taken critical steps to overcome the crime through a working pattern of the Corruption Eradication Commission which is an Indonesian Anti-Corruption institution.. Work Pattern for Eradicating Corruption by the KPK (Corruption Eradication Commission)

Background of the KPK and Corruption in Indonesia
The Working Pattern of the KPK
ICAC Background and Corruption in Hong Kong
ICAC Working Pattern
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