Indonesia's Jokowi Blocks Move to Weaken Anti-Graft Body
In a demonstration of his growing sway, President Joko Widodo has put his foot down against a move in the House of Representatives to push through legislation designed to weaken Indonesia’s fearsome Corruption Eradication Commission, the country’s anti-graft watchdog.
“Jokowi slowed [the amendments] down,” said a Jakarta-based businessman. “He has the le…
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