Indonesia Debates Revising Corruption Definition: Investment Boost or Impunity Loophole?
A proposal to exclude state financial losses from the definition of corruption in Indonesia has sparked intense debate. Advocated by Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the revision aims to align with international standards and boost investment, but critics fear it could weaken anti-corruption efforts.
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