"The planned MA action may erase the impression the public has so far gained that the MA always takes a defensive stance concerning erring court judges criticized by the public," KY Vice Chairman Iman Anshori Saleh said here Saturday.
Judge e Syarifuddin`s discharge from his position would make it easier for the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to conduct its investigation and save the KY the trouble of having to process his case, Imam said. .
"We as the KY no longer need to take up his case after the MA has fired Syarifuddin," he added.
He expressed hope that the MA`s firm action would be a strong reminder to all court judges never to commit dishonorable acts.
"According to the information we have received, the MA will next Monday issue its decision to dismiss Syarifuddin from his position as a court judge," Imam said.
Imam also hoped the MA would become more sensitive and responsive towards the public`s aspirations and criticisms of the conduct of court judges in handling major cases, including that of former KPK chief Antasari Azhar.
It was earlier reported the MA had announced its intention to issue an order for the temporary discharge of Judge Syarifuddin on Monday (June 6). The order would be signed by MA Chairman Harifin A Tumpa.
Syarifuddin was arrested by the KPK after he was caught red-handed receiving a Rp250 million bribe from SW, the curator of the assets of PT SCI that had been declared bankrupt.
Apart from the Rp250 million in cash, KPK officer had also seized a Mitsubishi Pajero car used by PW, and Rp2 billion worth of foreign currencies.(*)HAJM/A014
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