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Indonesia Turns to Anti-Graft Agency Before Buying US Oil and Planes

Yustinus Paat
January 14, 2026 | 11:04 pm
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Chief Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto meets US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington DC on April 17, 2025. (Photo Courtesy of Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs)
Chief Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto meets US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington DC on April 17, 2025. (Photo Courtesy of Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs)

Jakarta. The Indonesian government has sought guidance from the country’s anti-corruption agency as it prepares regulations governing planned purchases of oil and aircraft from the United States, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said on Wednesday.

Airlangga visited the headquarters of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in Jakarta to consult on the proposed transactions, which are linked to ongoing trade tariff negotiations with Washington.

The government is drafting regulations related to the purchases and wants to ensure that the legal framework includes safeguards against corruption and future legal disputes, Airlangga told reporters.

“We are preparing presidential regulations, and the drafts have already undergone a risk assessment by the KPK,” Airlangga said after meeting KPK leaders.

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He said two presidential regulations are being prepared: one governing energy purchases from the United States by state energy firm Pertamina, and another covering aircraft purchases by national carrier Garuda Indonesia.

“We have received input from the KPK through its risk assessment so that potential corruption risks can be mitigated from the outset,” Airlangga said.

Speaking at the same venue, Deputy Energy Minister Yuliot Tanjung said the meeting specifically addressed US reciprocal tariff policies and Pertamina’s planned energy imports.

According to Yuliot, consulting the KPK was essential to ensure clean governance and prevent potential leakages or missteps in policy implementation, particularly in the energy sector.

“That is why we consulted the KPK — to ensure there is mitigation against potential leakages and improper implementation,” he said.

The administration of US President Donald Trump has imposed a 19% tariff on imports from Indonesia, down from an earlier announced rate of 32%. In return, Indonesia has agreed to import oil and gas from the United States and purchase US-made civilian aircraft.

Indonesia has also committed to opening greater market access for US agricultural products, addressing non-tariff barriers, and strengthening cooperation in digital trade, technology, national security, and other commercial areas.

In exchange, the United States has pledged to grant tariff exemptions for key Indonesian exports not produced domestically in the US, including palm oil, cocoa, coffee, tea, and other strategic commodities.

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