The Komisi Yudisial (KY) of the Republic of Indonesia officially announced the results of the 2026 Quality Selection for Supreme Court Justice candidates (CHA) on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. This announcement, broadcast live, marks a critical juncture in the selection process to fill vacancies across several chambers within the Mahkamah Agung.
The successful candidates represent a diverse professional background, including career judges, officials from the Mahkamah Agung, academics, legal practitioners, and tax experts. These individuals have advanced through the quality selection phase, which evaluated their capacity in law and professional expertise across four specialized areas: Criminal, Civil, Religious, and State Administrative (TUN) Tax chambers.
Did You Know? The selection process for Supreme Court Justice candidates is highly specialized, requiring participants to demonstrate expertise in specific chambers, including the unique category of State Administrative (TUN) Tax, which saw six candidates successfully pass this round.
Expert Insight: The inclusion of diverse professional backgrounds—ranging from university deans and private practice advocates to sitting high court judges and tax consultants—reflects the judiciary’s need for a multifaceted approach to complex modern litigation. The upcoming health and personality testing phase is a standard but rigorous step, ensuring that those who possess the requisite legal knowledge also meet the psychological and physical demands of the nation’s highest court.
Next Steps in the Selection Process
Having cleared the quality selection stage, the successful applicants are now mandated to participate in the next phase of the 2026 selection process. Candidates will undergo health and personality assessments scheduled to take place between June 3 and June 5, 2026.
The selection process remains highly competitive, with a structured list of successful candidates identified across the four chambers:
- Criminal Chamber: 19 candidates, including A Bondan, Abdul Azis, Dr. Albertina Ho, Alimin Ribut Sujono, Dr. Ansori, Bambang Myanto, Binziad Kadafi, Dr. Dahlan, Dr. Dhifla Wiyani, Dr. Muhammad Sainal, Dr. Hj. Nirwana, Pasti Tarigan, Dr. Ronald S. Lumbuun, Setyanto Hermawan, Dr. Sudharmawatiningsih, Dr. Sugeng Riyadi, Sugiyanto, Dr. Suprapti, and Dr. H. Syamsul Arief.
- Civil Chamber: 6 candidates, including Bambang Hery Mulyono, Dr. Henny Trimira Handayani, IG Eko Purwanto, Dr. Nurnaningsih, Dr. Sobandi, and Suwarno.
- Religious Chamber: 5 candidates, including Drs. H. Achmad Nurul Huda, Dr. Khoirul Anwar, Dr. Mamat Ruhimat, Dr. Drs. Moch. Sukkri, and Dr. Musthofa.
- TUN Tax Chamber: 6 candidates, including Dr. Andre Irwanda, Dr. Arifin Halim, Dr. Ismail Rumadan, Dr. L.Y. Hari Sih Advianto, Dr. Maftuh Effendi, and Prof. Dr. Yeheskiel Minggus Tiranda.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the next requirement for candidates who passed the quality selection?
All candidates who passed the quality selection are required to participate in health and personality tests, which are scheduled for June 3 through June 5, 2026.
Which legal chambers are included in this selection process?
The selection covers four specific chambers: the Criminal Chamber, the Civil Chamber, the Religious Chamber, and the State Administrative (TUN) Tax Chamber.
What professional roles are represented among the successful candidates?
The candidates include career judges, Mahkamah Agung officials, academics, advocates, and tax practitioners.
How do you believe the integration of diverse professional backgrounds, such as tax and academic expertise, will influence the future rulings of the Supreme Court?
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