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Puan Maharani and Prabowo Subianto at Prabowo's residence in Hambalang, Bogor. January 1,2025 BREAKING NEWS: Prabowo and DPR Agree to Reinstate KPK’s Original Powers to Protect IKN Progress In a surprising move, President Prabowo Subianto and the House of Representatives (DPR) have officially agreed to repeal the controversial amendments to the KPK law, restoring the anti-corruption commission's original powers as a state auxiliary body. This decision effectively reverts the KPK to its previous status, allowing it to operate independently and investigate all public officials, including ministers and even the president.

Under the reinstated statute, once a letter of investigation is issued, the investigation cannot be halted by any external force, ensuring that corruption probes remain uninterrupted. This move is seen as a major step in safeguarding the development of the new capital city (IKN) as President Prabowo has reportedly become suspicious of corruption within key institutions related to the project.

"The president has smelled corruption in several institutions, and this decision is aimed at preventing any obstruction to the IKN’s progress," a government source disclosed. With the KPK's full powers restored, the commission is expected to take a proactive role in monitoring and investigating any potential misuse of public funds related to the ambitious capital relocation project.

The move has sparked a wave of public reactions, with many praising the return of the KPK's former strength, seen as crucial in the fight against corruption at the highest levels of government. However, critics are cautious about how this power shift will impact the balance between the executive branch and independent state institutions.