Pemberantasan

Pemberantasan is an Indonesian term that refers to the act or process of eradicating, suppressing, or eliminating unwanted activities or social problems. In public discourse it is used to describe deliberate, organized efforts by authorities to reduce or eliminate issues such as crime, corruption, narcotics trafficking, and other illicit activities. The concept encompasses not only punitive enforcement but also prevention, education, and institutional reform aimed at long-term change.

In Indonesia, pemberantasan is commonly associated with government programs and policy initiatives targeting specific problems. Pemberantasan narkotika (drug eradication) and pemberantasan korupsi (anti-corruption efforts) are widely discussed and implemented through various agencies, laws, and operational strategies. The most visible embodiment of the anti-corruption dimension is the Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK), an independent body formed to investigate and prosecute corruption and to recover assets linked to illicit activities. The term thus spans a range of activities from investigations and prosecutions to prevention campaigns and reforms in governance and transparency.

Implementation typically involves interagency coordination among police, prosecutors, the judiciary, and sometimes international partners. Tools include investigations, asset tracing, evidence collection, legislative reforms, public awareness campaigns, and capacity-building. While the goal of pemberantasan is to reduce harmful behavior and its impact on society, debates frequently focus on balancing effective enforcement with due process, human rights, and the risk of politicization or overreach.

See also: anti-corruption, crime prevention, drug control, governance reform.