Riani Sanusi Putri, Jakarta – Transparency International Indonesia (TII) has issued three key recommendations to the Indonesian government following the decline in its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). One of these recommendations is restoring the independence of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
Indonesia recorded a decline in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index. According to the Transparency International Indonesia (TII) report, Indonesia's score dropped to 34, ranking it 109th out of 180 countries, down 10 places compared to the previous year.
Ferdian stated that the numerous sting operations (OTT) against regional heads, judicial bribery cases, and the weakening of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) have reinforced concerns about the increasing potential for abuse of authority.
"The government must immediately restore the independence and authority of oversight institutions," said TII Researcher and Program Manager, Ferdian Yazid, in an online press conference, as quoted from TII's YouTube channel on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. TII assesses that oversight functions in various sectors have been weakened, from regional inspectorates to judicial institutions.
Reform, he said, must be directed at improving the quality of the justice system. The Indonesian government is urged to ensure that vulnerable groups and low-income communities receive effective and affordable legal assistance.
He emphasized that the legal process must be non-discriminatory. Every report of alleged corruption must be processed regardless of the background of the reporter or the party being reported.
TII also highlighted the importance of ensuring that the legislative process and the appointment of public office are based on the principles of meritocracy and accountability. Ferdian stated that oversight of the state budget, including major government programs deemed to have minimal parliamentary oversight, needs to be strengthened to prevent opportunities for corruption.
Maintaining democracy and protecting civil space are also included in TII's recommendations. Ferdian said the government needs to protect freedom of expression, academic independence, and the right to public participation.
According to TII, civil liberties are the foundation of a healthy and accountable democracy. Without an open civic space, public control mechanisms over power will weaken, potentially exacerbating perceptions and practices of corruption.
The CPI is compiled on a scale of 0 to 100. A score of 0 indicates very high levels of corruption, while a score of 100 reflects a country considered very clean. The CPI score places Indonesia at 109th out of 180 countries. This position represents a decline compared to the previous year, both in terms of score and ranking.
Globally, the average CPI score for 2025 is 42, while the Asia Pacific region recorded an average of 45. Indonesia's score, which is far below the regional average, indicates Indonesia's weak position in corruption eradication efforts amidst a regional trend of improvement.
Source: https://en.tempo.co/read/2086732/tii-offers-3-solutions-to-reverse-indonesias-cpi-declin