Ronna Nirmala – Several prominent anti-corruption activists are sporting new looks today after publicly shaving their heads to express support for the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

Nine activists from the Coalition of Anti-Corruption Societies (Kompak) and other NGOs led by Fadjroel Rahman gathered in front of the commission's office at Jalan Rasuna Said, South Jakarta, to fulfill the pledge they made weeks ago.

The activists had promised to go bald once Muhammad Nazaruddin was returned to Indonesia and dismissed from the House of Representatives. Nazaruddin was only dismissed from the House on Wednesday.

"We are doing this to show that civilians can help fight corruption if they unite," Fadjroel said. He also encouraged the public not to lose trust in the KPK, members of which have been accused of corruption by Nazaruddin.

"The trust given to the government and the House of Representatives has been violated because corruption continues to take place," Fadjroel said. "Many of the corruptors are House members and the KPK is the only institution that we can rely on, hence, public support is key in the efforts to eradicate corruption."

Among the nine who shaved their heads was Thamrin Amal Tamagola, a sociologist with University of Indonesia and freelance journalist Iwan Piliang. Political communication expert Effendy Ghazali, artist Sudjiwo Tejo and singer Melanie Subono were also present.