Adies Kadir: Being a Constitutional Judge is Most Comfortable

As a former high-ranking politician, Adies Kadir now finds unparalleled peace and comfort in his role as a constitutional judge. He openly shares how his health has significantly improved since joining the Constitutional Court (MK), a stark contrast to the demanding nature of his previous career in business, law, and politics. Kadir's testimony highlights the MK as a sanctuary, offering a tranquil environment that positively impacts physical well-being, evidenced by his recent clean medical lab results.

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Biasanya lab [hasil tes medis di laboratorium] saya itu pasti ada bintangnya. Minggu lalu saya kontrol lab keseluruhan bintangnya hilang semua. Alhamdulillah bagus semua saya punya ini

Kadir contrasts the 'calm and comfortable' atmosphere at the MK with the high-pressure, mobile, and often disruptive work environments he experienced before. He specifically points out the absence of sudden, urgent demands that used to interrupt his rest. While acknowledging that judges still bring work home, he stresses that the work is manageable and does not compromise essential sleep, unlike the constant interruptions from phone calls and unexpected assignments in his past roles.

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Jadi saya pernah berprofesi berbagai macam. Mulai dari pengusaha, pengacara, politisi, terakhir saya jadi hakim konstitusi. Memang, kerasa sekali memang paling tenang, nyaman, di mahkamah konstitusi

The independence of the Constitutional Court is a key factor Kadir emphasizes. He asserts that the institutional guarantees of independence allow constitutional judges to work autonomously, free from any external intervention or 'favors' from outside parties. This freedom from pressure creates a conducive working environment, which he finds deeply fulfilling. He expresses gratitude for being part of the MK, noting the immediate sense of camaraderie he felt upon joining, describing the experience as 'quite moving.' Kadir reassures new colleagues that joining the MK was the right decision, citing the visible contentment of senior judges like Anwar Usman.

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Memang pulang kita masih bawa berkas. Tapi ya kita baca kita pelajarin, jam tidur kita tidur. Tidak ada telepon-telepon, yang memerintahkan harus berangkat tiba-tiba ke sana berangkat ke sini