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The Constitutional Court has not felt the age of 9 (nine) years. Just today, August 13, the Constitutional Court celebrated annually money by doing the flag ceremony on the front page of the Constitutional Court building on Monday (13/8) morning.

According to Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court, Moh. Mahfud MD, Court’s birthday even more special this time because it is celebrated in the month of Ramadan. "It is blessed and holy month for Muslims. Hopefully, the Court received an abundance of blessings on this day onwards, "he said.

Anniversary Court, Mahfud further, taking the momentum of the adoption and promulgation of the Draft Law on the Constitutional Court Act to be nine years ago.

That is, a moment of blessing for the nation. "When babies are born from the womb of the Constitutional Court reform," said Mahfud.

For nine years the Court fulfill its constitutional duties, continued Mahfud, has provided valuable experience for the Court and all employees in particular and the nation at large. Moreover, through its role guarding the constitution for this, the Court was instrumental in establishing ripeness and maturity in the state and nation.

"The Court as the guardian of the constitution has contributed greatly to this country," said Mahfud. "Even through the Constitutional Court rulings sometimes be the decisive step of this nation at a crucial time and important.”

In addition, if judging from the number of incoming cases, the relatively young age, the Court has proven highly trusted by the community. In fact, until recently, the Court has received the case around 1082 constitutional cases.

Through its decision, according to Mahfud, the Court certainly want to uphold law and justice at the same time according to the 1945 mandate. And that is why the decision of the Court until recently considered authoritative, respected, and implemented by the community. "Of course it is inevitable the pros and cons of the Constitutional Court verdict. There are some who agree and disagree, and it is not unusual. "

"For since a case go to Court, pros cons was prominent. But as long as we handle it in an honest, true, and is responsible for the pros and cons will actually nourish the Constitutional Court, "said Mahfud.

In addition, Mahfud also advised to all employees, so always try to give their best and maintain professionalism while working at MK. He expects to always maintain the integrity, morality, discipline, responsibility and prudence in carrying out their respective duties.

He also hopes that all elements of the Registrar and Secretary General of the Court do with the performance of full harmony and synergy. "It's an absolute that can not be bargained anymore," he said.

Mahfud also hope, celebration of anniversary of MK-9 is a momentum to work harder and work based on honesty. "More professional and more excited," she recalls. "Let's keep our guard and we are proud of this Court which hopefully can always keep the Court on the right track, as the guardian of the constitution of an independent, impartial, clean, transparent and more reliable."

Satya Badges Karya Satya Award

On the same occasion, also read about the Presidential Decree granting badges Karya Satya Satya boon to some civil servants who had served for 10, 20, or 30 years to Pancasila, the 1945 Constitution, and the state. Head of Planning and Finance Rubiyo marks awarded Honorary Badge of Karya Satya Satya 30 Years.

While the grace marks Badge of Honor Satya Satya 20 Years of Work awarded to Ida Ria Tambunan Substitute Registrar, Head of Public Relations and Protocol Djohari Achmad Budi, Head of Administration Pospos Mula, and Head of Human Resources Purnomo Sigit.

The gift of signs of Honor Badge of Karya Satya Satya 10 years, was given to the Head of Rule of Law Sub-Section Preparation and Documentation Nurul Goddess Savitri, Head of Sub Division of Household Bambang Sukmadi, Lina Herlina Library Manager, and Intern Supervision Unit Nova Muhlis.

In addition, also decided by the Secretary General of the Decree of the Court elected three employees model, the Mardian Wibowo (Example I), Andi Hakim (Example II), and Supriyanto (Example III). (Dodi / mh/Yazid.tr)

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