Former Head of Indonesia’s National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN), Commissioner General (retired) Dharma Pongrekun, has filed a judicial review petition with the Constitutional Court (MK) challenging the constitutionality of Law Number 17 of 2023 concerning Health. The petition seeks to overturn aspects of the recently enacted health law. Details of the specific articles being challenged have not yet been released. Pongrekun reportedly expressed hope that the Constitutional Court justices would be guided by divine intervention in their deliberations. This legal challenge marks a significant development regarding the controversial new health legislation, which has faced criticism from various groups. The MK will now review the petition and determine whether to proceed with a full hearing on the matter. A decision on the case could have substantial implications for Indonesia’s healthcare system.
