Cracking down on corruptors is mandatory. However, treating fairly those accused of corruption who happen to be public officials is equally essential.

It is truly ironic if ordinary citizens are called to be honest, while policymakers are busy narrowing the articles that trap the robbers of state funds.

Luhut Pandjaitan's proposal to exclude state losses from the definition of corruption has faced rejection from the KPK, political parties, and NGOs.

KPK responds to Luhut's suggestion that state losses should no longer fall under the definition of corruption. KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto emphasizes the differing interpretations and specificities of corruption methods in Indonesia.

Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan hopes that the Trans-Sumatera mega project will be completed by 2024.