KPK: Stronger Pancasila Implementation Shrinks Space for Corruption
KPK held a ceremony to commemorate Pancasila’s anniversary this morning at the Merah Putih Building’s courtyard, Jalan Kuningan Persada Kavling 4, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Jaksel). During the ceremony, KPK Deputy Chairman Johanis Tanak served as the ceremony’s inspector and delivered a speech by BPIP Chief Yudian Wahyudi.
Tanak urged Pancasila Day to be a moment for reflecting on the noble values of Pancasila. He stated that the five principles are not only relevant for preserving Indonesia’s national unity but also provide solutions for achieving lasting world peace.
“As a great nation, we continue to demonstrate tangible leadership. Indonesia’s contributions to UN peacekeeping forces, our role in regional conflict mediation, and our consistent advocacy for justice for colonised nations embody the second principle, Just and Civilised Humanity,” Tanak said during the ceremony on Monday (1 June 2026).
Quoting BPIP’s speech, Tanak explained that Indonesia seeks to maintain peace, meaning justice for all humanity. “We want the world to see that peace is not merely the absence of war but the presence of justice for all humanity,” he added.
Meanwhile, KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that as a state institution, the Pancasila anniversary serves as a reminder that Pancasila is the moral foundation for clean and integrity-based governance.
Budi said the KPK views anti-corruption efforts as a manifestation of Pancasila’s values. “Fighting corruption is a tangible application of Pancasila’s principles in national life and governance,” he added.
He explained that corruption contradicts the first principle, Belief in the One and Only God. In the KPK’s view, the concept of divinity teaches honesty, trustworthiness, and accountability.
Corruption is deemed contrary to Pancasila’s core values as it stems from abuse of trust and neglect of moral principles that should guide state officials.
“The KPK believes commemorating Pancasila’s anniversary should not be merely ceremonial but also involve strengthening collective commitment to instil integrity in all aspects of life,” Budi said.
“The stronger Pancasila’s principles are implemented in state governance and daily life, the smaller the room for corruption to grow and thrive,” he added.