Flag-hoisting ceremony to commemorate the Constitutional Court’s 20th anniversary, Sunday (8/13/2023) at the Court’s front yard. Photo by MKRI/Ifa.

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JAKARTA (MKRI) — The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia (MKRI) celebrated its 20th anniversary by holding a flag-hoisting ceremony at the courtyard of its second building in Jakarta on Sunday morning, August 13, 2023.

The ceremony was led by the Chief Justice Anwar Usman and was followed by the other eight constitutional justices, civil servants, and non-civil servants in the Registrar’s Office and the Secretariat-General of the Constitutional Court. The chief justice first expressed gratitude for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic that this year’s ceremony could be held face-to-face.

“Last year, the anniversary ceremony and celebration was [face-to-face] amid the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing health protocol. Alhamdulillah (thank God), this year the COVID storm has passed so we can gather again normally,” he said.

Maintain Fitness and Work Culture

Chief Justice Anwar also give directions on institutional management to anticipate past, current, and future events to maintain and improve institutional performance, such as the 2024 simultaneous general election (“pemilu”), which will pose different challenges from the previous simultaneous election in 2019. the 2024 election, he said, will be followed by simultaneous regional election throughout Indonesia, so it is important that the Court’s employees maintain stamina and health.

He also reminded employees to uphold work culture that the Court has built and maintained such as through reward and punishment.

“I understand that state civil apparatuses (ASN) management have mechanisms and procedures that have been standardized by the state. However, this does not mean that institutions cannot play their role in providing rewards and punishments,” he said.

Therefore, he continued, Court officials and leaders must objectively assess each employee’s performance. However, the assessment should not be subjective. Employees who make mistakes should not escape punishment.

“The Court remains consistent in applying the principle of justice for all,” he asserted.

Chief Justice Anwar also congratulated employees awarded with civil servants’ long service medals Satyalancana Karya Satya for their 10-year, 20-year, and 30-year service. The award reflects the state’s appreciation of their dedication to the nation and state.

Then, he also congratulated employees given exemplary awards in 2023. He expected that they become role models for the others.

Thanksgiving and Awards

After the flag ceremony, the Court celebrated its 20th anniversary in its main hall. Chief Justice Anwar Usman, Deputy Chief Justice Saldi Isra, and seven associate constitutional justices, as well as their spouses and the Court’s employees were in attendance.

During the celebration, the Court also conferred the 2023 Constitutional Awards for members of the press who had always provided support to the Court through reporting in the media—print, online, and television. The following are the awardees.

Print Media Journalists

1. Indriyani Astuti (Media Indonesia)

2. Vendy Yhulia Susanto (Harian Kontan)

3. Imam Suhartadi (Investor Daily Indonesia)

Online Media Journalists

1. Andi Saputra (detik.com)

2. Ahmad Satryo (RMOL.ID)

3. Nawir Arsyad Akbar (Repubilka.co.id)

Television

1. Metro Pagi Prime Time – Metro TV

2. Metro Pagi Hari Ini – Metro TV

3. Kompas Lagi – Kompas TV

The Court also announced the winners of a writing competition held in celebration of its 20th anniversary. It collaborated with Kompasiana to organize “Writing Competition on 20 Years of the Constitutional Court: Public Impression and Expectations.” The following is the list of the winners.

General Category

1. Taslim Buldani

2. Arlin

3. Ruang Berbagi

General Category Favorites

Elam Sanurihim Ayatuna

Nining Lestaree

Ilhamdi Putra

Januari Sihotang

Khairunisa Maslichul

Journalist Category

1. Kadek Melda Luxiana

2. Irfan Kamil

3. Rizky Suryarandika

Journalist Category Favorites

1. Marlinda Oktavia Erwanti

2. Firmauli Sihaloho

3. Meza Swastika

4. Agus Sigit

5. I Gede Astawa Adnyana

In addition, the Court announced the winners of awards and competitions that it had held for its employees for categories such as best archive manager, vocal group competition, TikTok video dance group competition, best employee workspace neatness, relevant word guessing competition, balloon relay dance competition, chair race, chess competition, table tennis match, and 70s/80s style competition.

Congratulations to all winners! Happy anniversary to the Constitutional Court!

Long live the Constitution!

Author       : Mimi Kartika
Editor        : Nur R.
Translator  : Tahlitha Laela/Yuniar Widiastuti (NL)

Disclaimer: The original version of the news is in Indonesian. In case of any differences between the English and the Indonesian versions, the Indonesian version will prevail.

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