Hopes for the annual MPR session

Hopes for the annual MPR session

The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) began its annual session on Aug. 1. This session aims to finalize the fourth amendment of the 1945 Constitution.

This year's annual MPR session, whether we agree or not, is crucial for the nation's continuation. The fourth amendment will become the basis of our country's existence. The amendments will give directions on what the country should do to reach its goals regarding the legal, socioeconomic and political systems it wants to adopt.

Everyone wants this annual session to proceed smoothly and discuss the agenda as planned.

We cannot imagine the big loss to our nation if the amendment reaches deadlock. The public would be plunged into legal, political and economic uncertainties, which would worsen the situation as the country tries to emerge out of the multidimensional crisis that has plagued it these past three years.

At least the session will hopefully provide a way out should amending the Constitution reach deadlock.

-- Republika, Jakarta