Restore Public Trust in MK
Anwar Usman has been reelected to lead the Constitutional Court (MK). With Saldi Isra the new deputy chairman, they are expected to restore public trust in the court.
Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court-elect Anwar Usman (left) and Deputy Chief Justice-elect Saldi Isra (right) deliver a press statement at the Constitutional Court Building, Jakarta, Wednesday (15/3/2023).
JAKARTA, KOMPAS — It turned out to be a tough election process on Wednesday (15/3/2023) before incumbent Chief Justice Anwar Usman retained his position for the next five years, accompanied by Saldi Isra as vice chairman. Hopes abound that their collaboration will be able to address the eroding public confidence in the constitution-guarding state institution, especially in the wake of several contentious handlings of cases.
The election process for the Constitutional Court 2023-2028 leadership at the Constitutional Court Building in Jakarta began at 11 a.m. with a deliberation meeting among the nine justices to obtain a consensus regarding the top two positions. With them failing to reach an agreement until 2 p.m., the election went to voting.