The government has approved an increase in state funding for political parties. This policy is aimed at preventing corruption among politicians and improving the quality of democracy. But these noble aims will not be achieved if party finances are not monitored.

State subsidies for parties started at Rp108 per vote garnered in elections, but have now risen to Rp1,000 per vote. This means that from next year, the government will pay out Rp124.9 b