Pingsam, Anwar Usman Admits to "Plong" Leaving the Constitutional Court

Former Constitutional Justice Anwar Usman gives information to reporters after graduating from the Constitutional Court Building, Jakarta, Monday (13/4/2026). ANTARA/Laily Rahmawaty

JAKARTA - Former Constitutional Justice Anwar Usman admitted that he was "plong" or relieved to leave the Constitutional Court (MK) after completing his service for 15 years.

"So, I've been plunged now, frankly. That's why I'm touched to shed tears, not sad because I'm leaving the Constitutional Court, not at all...", said Anwar when met after the graduation of constitutional judges at the Constitutional Court building, Jakarta, Monday, April 13.

Anwar briefly wiped his face with a white handkerchief he was holding while his career history video was played at the graduation ceremony held in the MK building hall.

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's uncle also fainted or fell" while doing a parade after the graduation series was held.

His body was carried into the waiting room of the Constitutional Court building by officers. However, after 20 minutes of rest, he again greeted the journalists who were waiting for his statement.

Anwar admitted that he was exhausted because he had not slept, stayed up until dawn because he was diligent in watching the situation in the Balkan countries, plus he had not had breakfast.

"I just came back from Bosnia," he said.

When asked about his impression after retirement, the former Constitutional Court Chairman emphasized that he had no intention of seeking popularity.

He said, whatever the trust given, whether it is a position is a trust that is intended as worship.

"My first intention is worship. So, if I am entrusted to carry it out anywhere, after I have completed my duties at the Constitutional Court with husnul khotimah," he said.

The former Constitutional Court Chairman did not want to say whether there had been any offers or an overview of what tasks he would carry out in the future after his retirement from the constitutional judge.

Pandora's box

He conveyed the Decision of the State Administrative Court (PTUN) Number 604/G/2023/PTUN.JKT has restored its dignity and dignity from the controversy of the Constitutional Court (MK) Decision Number 90/PUU-XXI/2023 regarding the age limit of presidential and vice presidential candidates.

This event is also described in two books he wrote about his 15 years of experience in the Constitutional Court will be released after his retirement entitled Pandora's Box.

Anwar also conveyed the dignity and dignity as well as the most important name. Thanks to the decision of the PTUN Number 604, he has restored everything so that he is relieved to leave the Constitutional Court.

"What is this life, dignity and dignity, reputation is the most important. Imagine, if I die, I die before my good name, dignity and dignity have not been returned, God, and I will not leave the Constitutional Court with all the grief and sorrow, not like today, I am plunged," he said.

The husband of Idayati repeated his speech at the graduation ceremony, he left the Constitutional Court like a baby, like a white paper without any notes.

Anwar emphasized that the Supreme Court Decision Number 90/PUU-XXI/2023 did not sacrifice his position. According to him, the decision was not for Gibran but for all young people.

"What is certain is that today I am like a newborn baby, my good name, my dignity, my dignity has been returned by the PTUN so that when the MK verdict, I don't feel anything," said Anwar.