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        "id": 1813915,
        "msgid": "mpr-gathers-input-from-unhas-professors-for-constitutional-review-1781952717",
        "date": "2026-06-20 16:48:39",
        "title": "MPR Gathers Input from Unhas Professors for Constitutional Review",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is collecting academic perspectives from Hasanuddin University professors to evaluate Indonesia's 1945 Constitution. The discussions focused on the constitutional basis of the economy, particularly Article 33, and whether current national issues stem from the constitution itself or its implementation. The findings will be compiled for further study by the MPR's constitutional commission.",
        "content": "<p>Acting Secretary General of the People\u2019s Consultative Assembly (MPR\nRI) Siti Fauziah stated that the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of\nIndonesia (UUD NRI Tahun 1945) remains a compelling subject for\ndiscussion. She noted that many issues can serve as topics for debate\nregarding the constitution.<\/p>\n<p>The statement was made during a Constitutional Discussion event\nfollowed by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the\nSecretariat General of the MPR RI and Hasanuddin University (Unhas) in\nMakassar. The event took place in the Senate Meeting Room on the 2nd\nfloor of the Hasanuddin University Rectorate on Wednesday (8\/6).<\/p>\n<p>In her presentation, Siti Fauziah highlighted the constitutional\nfoundation in the economic sector. According to her, the 1945\nConstitution obliges the state to regulate the economic system for the\nprosperity of the people while also organising social welfare for all\nIndonesian citizens. The constitution rejects a liberal-capitalist\neconomic system and replaces it with economic democracy.<\/p>\n<p>\"This is enshrined in Article 33 paragraphs (1), (2), and (3): The\neconomy shall be organised as a common endeavour based upon the\nprinciple of familyhood. Branches of production that are important to\nthe state and affect the livelihood of many people shall be controlled\nby the state, and the land, waters, and natural resources shall be\ncontrolled by the state and used for the greatest possible prosperity of\nthe people,\" Siti stated in a written release on Saturday\n(20\/6\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>She considered the evaluation of articles within the 1945\nConstitution to be a reasonable exercise, especially since the\nconstitution has undergone four stages of amendment over the past 20\nyears. Therefore, input from the academic community is crucial. One such\navenue is through discussions evaluating Article 33 of the 1945\nConstitution in relation to MPR Decree No.\u00a0IX\/MPR\/2001 on Agrarian\nReform and Natural Resource Management.<\/p>\n<p>\"The discussions with Unhas professors will be compiled to serve as\nfurther material for the Constitutional Studies Commission and the MPR\nAssessment Body. It could potentially produce recommendations for the\nrefinement of the 1945 Constitution,\" she said.<\/p>\n<p>Siti mentioned that the MPR continues to record various public\naspirations. Some desire a comprehensive evaluation of the constitution,\nwhile others believe the 1945 Constitution remains relevant to the\ntimes. The latter group argues that current problems are not caused by\nthe fundamental rules, but rather by the level of implementation.<\/p>\n<p>\"We hope that discussions with universities will find answers to\nwhether the problems that arise lie in the constitution or its\nimplementation. This is where we see the importance of cooperation with\ncampuses that always think objectively,\" Siti concluded.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mpr-gathers-input-from-unhas-professors-for-constitutional-review-1781952717",
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