Gresik Regency Prepares Yosowilangun as Anti-Corruption Model Village
The Gresik Regency Government is reinforcing its commitment to clean, transparent, and high-integrity village governance. This was demonstrated through a monitoring activity for the Anti-Corruption Village pilot assessment held at the Yosowilangun Village office in Manyar District on Monday, 27 July 2026. The activity is part of the evaluation process for Yosowilangun, which has been proposed by the Gresik Regency Government since 2025 as a candidate for a national-level Anti-Corruption Village pilot. The programme represents a tangible effort to build village governance that is integral, accountable, participatory, and of high quality in serving the community.
Vice Regent of Gresik, Asluchul Alif, expressed high appreciation to the Yosowilangun Village Government for demonstrating a strong commitment to clean governance. He noted that this achievement is evidenced by the village’s selection as an anti-corruption model. ‘Yosowilangun Village is truly extraordinary. I take my hat off, and this is proven by its selection as an anti-corruption model village,’ Alif said. He expressed hope that the status would enhance the village’s image and inspire other villages in Gresik Regency to build good governance. ‘The hope is that by becoming an anti-corruption model, it can raise the profile and spirit to build the village as a good example, both for Gresik Regency and nationally,’ he stated. He also thanked all elements in Yosowilangun for their commitment to maintaining integrity and advancing the region, including the village government, the Village Consultative Body (BPD), and community and traditional leaders.
Alif stressed that the success in realising an Anti-Corruption Village impacts not only governance but also builds integrity within the community. This commitment is strengthened by Gresik Regent Regulation Number 61 of 2023 concerning the Development of Integrity Zones towards the Anti-Corruption Village Predicate. Andhika Widiarto, Head of the Task Force at the KPK’s Directorate of Community Participation Development, explained that the pilot programme seeks to identify the best village in each regency to serve as a teacher for other areas. He noted that Yosowilangun is the first candidate for an Anti-Corruption Village from Gresik Regency and expressed hope that its good practices can be replicated by other villages.
Meanwhile, Maryadi Noor, Special Assistant Inspector of the East Java Provincial Inspectorate, outlined five main pillars for realising a corruption-free village: strengthening village administration, effective supervision, improving public service quality, active community participation, and reinforcing anti-corruption culture. He emphasised that these five aspects must work in tandem so that a culture of integrity truly becomes part of village governance. He added that the ongoing evaluation is not a mere formality but a crucial step to ensure consistency in village-level improvements. ‘This assessment aims to ensure that existing good practices are maintained and developed, while also addressing any remaining shortcomings,’ he said. During the activity, the Head of Yosowilangun Village, Abdur Rosyid, presented the implementation of anti-corruption indicators, covering governance, supervision, public services, community participation, and the strengthening of local wisdom as part of building an integrity culture. The monitoring session concluded with input and suggestions from the KPK assessment team to refine Yosowilangun’s journey towards becoming a national anti-corruption model village. The village’s success is expected not only to strengthen the local anti-corruption commitment but also to serve as a role model for other villages in Gresik Regency in achieving clean and accountable governance.