MPR Leadership Meets Constitutional Court Justices
The leadership of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) visited the leadership of the Constitutional Court as part of a National Silaturahmi agenda. The meeting was held at the Court Building in Central Jakarta on Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani stated that during this gathering, his institution discussed several matters, including preparations for the upcoming Annual Session. The Court is one of the institutions included in the session’s invitation list.
“The discussions covered many things, but were limited to exclude matters falling under the authority of the constitutional judges,” Muzani said at the Court Building.
He explained that during the discussions, the MPR emphasised that each institution should respect their respective positions in the effort to safeguard people’s sovereignty. For instance, as per the constitution, the MPR holds the duty to amend the 1945 Constitution.
Furthermore, he noted that the Court, according to the 1945 Constitution, possesses the authority to interpret the law. “We have agreed not to interfere in each other’s affairs, including our respective internal matters,” Muzani stated.
Nevertheless, he continued, the MPR and the Court also agreed to maintain communication regarding constitutional interpretations. This is because, within the context of the 1945 Constitution, the MPR is the institution most knowledgeable about the constitution.
“Therefore, before the Court makes a decision regarding an interpretation, we remind and convey that they should listen to the views held by the MPR during the amendments to the 1945 Constitution,” said the Gerindra Party politician.
Muzani was accompanied by MPR Deputy Chairmen, including Hidayat Nur Wahid, Rusdi Kirana, and Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono, as well as MPR Secretary General Siti Fauziah.
According to observations at the location, this closed-door meeting lasted approximately 120 minutes, with the Court represented by its chairman, deputy, and several constitutional judges.