Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- President Prabowo Subianto expressed his appreciation for the Constitutional Court (MK), praising its landmark rulings that have safeguarded Indonesia's democracy and the constitutional rights of its citizens.

He conveyed his remarks during a State Address before members of parliament at the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the Joint Session of the House of Representatives (DPR) and Regional Representatives Council (DPD) in Jakarta on Friday.

Prabowo noted that since last year, the MK has handled hundreds of constitutional cases, including disputes over the results of national and regional elections. He commended the court for managing these cases effectively and in a timely manner.

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