The Regional Elections and ‘Cukongkrasi’
It is suspected that contenders for the regional races, slated for December 9, 2020, are being funded by sponsors – locally known as cukong demokrasi.
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A number of residents\' vehicles pass billboards for the pair of candidates for mayor and deputy mayor of Depok in the 2020 simultaneous regional elections, near Tugu Margonda, Depok, West Java, Sunday (25/10/2020).
It is suspected that contenders for the regional races, slated for December 9, 2020, are being funded by sponsors – locally known as cukong demokrasi. This was a finding of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) that has been confirmed by Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD.
According to Mahfud, based on data from the KPK, 82 percent of regional head candidates are being financed by cukong. As a result, Mahfud said that regional heads would be trapped in corruption policies that will burden the country. On the other hand, based on daily findings from October 26, 2020, dozens of candidates have been reckless with their capital. By owning more debts than assets, these individuals participate in the regional elections.