High-Speed Rail
KPK claims Whoosh mark-up probe started in early 2025
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confirmed that allegations of mark-up in the Whoosh high-speed train project entered the investigation stage early in 2025. The probe began before the claims went viral, though KPK refuses to detail progress or targets. Former Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD highlighted a significant cost discrepancy between Indonesian and Chinese calculations.