From Bekasi to Royalty in 3 Hours: A Journey Awaits

Judges in Indonesia’s Constitutional Court Express Displeasure over Delay by Bupati Candidate In a turning point during a court session, the Chairman of the Constitutional Court (MK), Suhartoyo, expressed his displeasure over the tardiness of one of the candidates for Bupati. This incident took place in Panel 2 of the MK’s building in Central Jakarta … Read more

Must You Answer If Asked by Saya Hakim?

MK Scrutinizes KPU Jawa Timur for Evasive Answers on Pilgub Jatim Controversy In a heated exchange during a session, Vice-Chairman of the Constitutional Court (MK), Saldi Isra, reprimanded the Election Supervisory Body (KPU) of East Java for their vague responses. The incident occurred during Panel 2 Hearing No. 265/PHPU.GUB-XXIII/2025 at the MK headquarters in Jakarta … Read more

Indonesian Politician’s Rivalry: Hans Minta MK Disqualifies Khofifah-Emil Ahead of East Java Gubernatorial Election

Headline: Tri Rismaharini-Gus Hans Seek MK Disqualification of Khofifah-Indar Parawansa in East Java Gubernatorial Election Subhead: Duo files petition at the Constitutional Court, requesting nullification of Khofifah-Indar Parawansa-Emil Dardak‘s candidacy in the East Java governorship race. In a unprecedented move, the gubernatorial tandem of Tri Rismaharini (Risma) and Gus Hans has filed a petition with … Read more

Dr. Anwar Usman Hospitalized After Fall

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 … Read more

Judicial Tactics: Preventing Conflict of Interest in Election Dispute Cases

Headline: Courting Impartiality: MK’s Stratgeies to Avoid Conflict of Interest in Election Disputes As the 2024 regional elections approach, the Constitutional Court (MK) gears up for a potentially heavy docket of election dispute cases. In preparation, Chief Justice Suhartoyo has revealed strategies to ensure impartiality and prevent conflicts of interest among the justices. The MK … Read more

No Frivolity Allowed: MK Bans Spa for Entertainment

Headline: Constitutional Court Clarifies: Spa Services Are Not.matrix allowed Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — The Constitutional Court (MK) has ruled that spa services, including sauna, in the Law Number 1 Year 2022 on State Budget (UU PKD) Article 55 paragraph (1) point l are not considered a form of entertainment, but rather a traditional healthcare service. … Read more

**Anies Accepts Responsibility for MK’s Decision to Remove Prequalification Limit

MK Strikes Down Presidential Threshold: Anies Baswedan Praises Student Activists The Jakarta Post, February 2, 2025 In a historic ruling that promises to reshape the political landscape, the Constitutional Court (MK) has abolished the presidential threshold. The minimum 20% vote share or 25% of valid national votes required for a party to put forth presidential … Read more

Luthfi-Yasin Officially Registered as Party in Jateng Gubernatorial Election Dispute at Constitutional Court

Headline: Luthfi-Yasin Joins MK Sengketa as Andika-Hendi‘s Pilkada Challenge Continues Subhead: Gubernatorial hopefuls Ahmad Luthfi-Taj Yasin file as related parties in MK saga, disputing Andika Perkasa-Hendrar Prihadi’s claims. Article: In a twist to the ongoing gubernatorial elections in Central Java, Ahmad Luthfi-Taj Yasin (Luthfi-Yasin), the ruling pair with a decisive victory, has joined Andika Perkasa-Hendrar … Read more

"Historic Shift: Indonesia’s MK Eliminates Presidential Threshold and Its Potential Impact on the Republic"

Headline: Indonesia‘s Mahkamah Konstitusi Abolishes Presidential Threshold for Polls: More Candidates Expected in 2029 Article: The Constitutional Court (MK) of Indonesia has struck down the presidential threshold, a requirement that presidential candidates must secure at least 20% of the seats in the House of Representatives (DPR) or 25% of the national valid votes in the … Read more