Anwar Usman Collapses at Constitutional Court After Retirement Ceremony

Jakarta – Constitutional Court Justice Anwar Usman collapsed after participating in the retirement ceremony at the Constitutional Court building in Jakarta on Monday, 13 April 2026. The judge, who had served for 15 years at the court, appeared weak while walking from the auditorium to the front lobby. During the procession, Anwar was supported by his wife and court employees, proceeding with slow steps. Upon reaching the lobby, he was assisted by other judges to remain standing until he finally collapsed and was carried into the main building’s waiting room by staff. As of this report, Anwar Usman was still in the waiting room, with the court’s medical team providing assistance. According to circulating information, Anwar did not fully faint but weakened due to exhaustion from standing too long during the ceremony. “Mr Anwar is still conscious (not fainted), his condition is weak because his blood sugar dropped. Exhausted from standing too long earlier,” said MK Secretary General Heru Setiawan. The retirement ceremony was held at 4:00 PM Western Indonesia Time. In his speech, Anwar conveyed that being a judge requires readiness to be disliked. He also advised successors and remaining judges not to fear in upholding justice.