Indonesia's Anti-Bribery Push: A Bid to Join the OECD

Indonesia is tightening its anti-corruption laws to make foreign bribery a crime. The move is a key step toward joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a group of mostly wealthy countries that sets global standards. The OECD requires members to criminalize bribery of foreign officials. Indonesia currently does not fully meet this standard. By changing its rules, Indonesia hopes to show it is serious about clean governance and ready for membership. The reform is part of a wider effort to improve Indonesia's business climate and attract foreign investment. Officials say the changes will help the country compete on fair terms and build trust with international partners.