Prevention of Corruption in the Procurement of Goods/Services Process at PT PAL Indonesia Based on Regulations in Indonesia

ABSTRACT : PT PAL Indonesia as a strategic State-Owned Enterprise (BUMN) in the maritime industry sector, has a crucial role in supporting national defense and the economy through ship production and various related services. In carrying out its operations, including procurement of goods and services that can use methods such as limited/open auctions, direct appointments, open book systems, and direct purchases, PT PAL Indonesia is highly vulnerable to the risk of corruption. Data from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) shows that the procurement of goods and services sector is the most corruption-prone area in Indonesia, with significant state losses and modus operandi such as price mark-ups, tender winner fixing, bribery, fictitious projects, and conflicts of interest. This study uses a normative method by analyzing laws and regulations, including Presidential Regulation Number 16 of 2018 (and its amendment, Presidential Regulation Number 46 of 2025), Law Number 31 of 1999 in conjunction with Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption, and internal regulations of PT PAL Indonesia. The main objective is to identify patterns of preventing criminal acts of corruption in the procurement of goods/services at P PT PAL Indonesia. Integrity is a central factor that is inversely proportional to the level of corruption; high integrity will minimize corruption because it encourages transparency, accountability, and healthy competition. The corruption modus operandi identified at PT PAL Indonesia, such as price markups, tender winner fixing, bribery, and fictitious projects, have resulted in state financial losses, decreased product quality, loss of public trust, and hindered innovation. Addressing this requires a comprehensive prevention approach that includes strengthening Corporate Governance (GCG) through transparency, accountability, integrity, and independence. Furthermore, improving technology-based procurement systems such as e-procurement (e-tendering, e-purchasing, ereporting) and utilizing Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence is crucial. Effective internal and external oversight, including robust internal audits, a whistleblowing system, and collaboration with the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), is also crucial. Finally, developing human resources (HR) and an anti-corruption culture through training, instilling integrity values, job rotation, and a clear reward and punishment system will strengthen defenses against corruption. Overall, preventing corruption at PT PAL Indonesia requires a harmonious combination of strict regulations, sophisticated technology, multi-layered oversight, and building a strong culture of integrity.

KEYWORDS: Corruption Crime, Procurement of Goods and Services, Indonesian Regulations