Marsinah's case

Marsinah, a film depicting the struggle of slain woman worker Marsinah is about to be launched. This movie, with noted director Slamet Rahardjo at the helm, has generated a lot of public discussion.

Whether it is by mere coincidence or inspiration, the National Commission for Human Rights plans to reopen the case.

However, many are pessimistic about this latest initiative. Distinguished attorney Trimoelja Soerjadi, for example, has said whoever wishes to reinvestigate the murder will face major challenges.

Nonetheless, the case of Marsinah -- if really reopened -- could serve as the impetus for the opening of other scandals that have remained shrouded in mystery. The killing of Yogyakarta's Bernas journalist Udin is one such example.

On the other hand, we should also be realistic, because law enforcement in the country is at its lowest point for years. Yet we are determined to make law the nation's priority because Indonesia is a constitutional state.

This can perhaps be done by continuing to condemn those who hamper law enforcement inside and outside the legal apparatus so that the walls of force and power no longer suppress the values of justice.

-- Suara Karya, Jakarta