7 new high court presidents named

7 new high court presidents named

JAKARTA: Supreme Court Chief Justice Bagir Manan is slated to inaugurate on Wednesday seven high court leaders for postings across the country.

The Jakarta High Court will have a new president -- former Makassar High Court leader Harifin H. Tumpa, who will replace Ridwan Nasution.

Kardjan, former Jayapura High Court president, will succeed Harifin in Makassar, while Palu High Court deputy chief I Gusti Ngurah Suparka will succeed Kardjan.

Meanwhile, Palu High Court president M. Taufik will take the top post at the Palembang High Court and former Kupang High Court head Bagus Sugiri will succeed Taufik.

Former Pontianak High Court deputy president Suwardi will become the Banda Aceh High Court president.

Palangkaraya high court president Sanim Djawardi will move to head the Bandung High Court in March, and current Palangkaraya High Court deputy Zaharuddin Utama will be promoted to succeed Sanim. -- JP