Acting MPR Secretary-General Promotes Anti-Corruption Culture Through Civil Servant Integrity

Acting Secretary-General of the Indonesian People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR RI) Siti Fauziah has urged the strengthening of an anti-corruption culture within the MPR RI Secretariat-General by applying the values of simplicity and honesty as the foundation of civil servant integrity. Speaking at the opening of a Corruption Prevention Socialisation event themed ‘From Legal Awareness to Anti-Corruption Culture’ at the parliamentary complex in Senayan, Jakarta, on Tuesday, Siti stated that corruption prevention must begin with simple behaviour in daily life, as small, unchecked violations can develop into corrupt practices. ‘Our country’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) scored 34, placing Indonesia 109th out of 180 countries. This is certainly a shared concern. Many parties believe that corruption seems to have become a culture in Indonesia. This is what we must eradicate together. Let us start with small steps here that will eventually have a big impact on the country,’ Siti said in her statement. She explained that the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has established nine integrity values: honesty, care, independence, discipline, responsibility, hard work, simplicity, courage, and justice. Among these, simplicity and honesty need to be the primary focus in building the character of civil servants. ‘Specifically, I want to emphasise the value of simplicity. If we live simply and do not demand excess, our minds will not be driven to seek deviant ways to gain more and more. This is the value we must instil in ourselves,’ she said. Furthermore, Siti stated that honesty is a moral attitude that not only means not lying but also complying with all applicable rules, thereby building trust and integrity at work. ‘An honest attitude will give rise to trust and foster integrity at work. Therefore, there is no reason for us not to be honest under any circumstances,’ Siti said. Meanwhile, Inspector of the MPR RI Secretariat-General Anies Mayangsari Muninggar said that strengthening the anti-corruption culture must be carried out continuously by building integrity as part of the organisation’s work culture. ‘Corruption prevention efforts must be carried out continuously, not only through strengthening regulations and supervision but also through building a culture of integrity that becomes part of the organisation’s behaviour and work culture,’ she said. According to Anies, the socialisation event is part of the MPR RI Secretariat-General’s commitment to strengthening the Government Internal Control System (SPIP), enhancing employees’ understanding of integrity, accountability, transparency, and professionalism, while supporting the realisation of good governance.