Headline: Indonesian Constitutional Court Judge Anwar Usman Hospitalized After Fall; Delays Kaliurang Pilkada 2024 Dispute Hearing
On Wednesday, January 8, the Indonesian Constitutional Court (MK) announced that Judge Anwar Usman is receiving treatment at a hospital after a fall the previous day, leading to the postponement of the panel 3 Kaliurang Pilkada 2024 dispute hearing scheduled for the same day.
MK spokesperson Enny Nurbaningsih confirmed the development, stating, " Panel 3’s hearing had to be rescheduled because Pak Anwar had a fall yesterday and was subsequently admitted to the hospital." The hearing, which was set to begin at 08:00 WIB, was unable to proceed as all three judges must be present for the trial to commence.
To accommodate the absence, the panel 3 hearing has been rescheduled for later in the day, commencing at 14:00 WIB and potentially running until 23:00 WIB, depending on the proceedings. This change occurs as judges from panels 1 and 2 will replace Judge Anwar during his absence.
Initially planned to start simultaneously at 08:00 WIB, the Kaliurang Pilkada 2024 dispute hearings are divided into three panels. A total of 47 cases are set to be heard, with pre-trial examinations as the day’s agenda.
The high-profile case involving gubernatorial candidates Tri Rismaharini and Zahrul Azhar Asumta (Gus Hans) in East Java, case number 2265/PHPU.GUB-XXIII/2025, is of particular interest. The hearing for this case was scheduled to begin at 08:00 WIB in panel 2, located on the 4th floor of the MK RI building.
The Indonesian public eagerly awaits updates on Judge Anwar’s health status and the rescheduled hearing dates for the Kaliurang Pilkada 2024 dispute cases.
