Judge Chaidir maintains that he was correct in sentencing Abdullah bin Andah to life imprisonment. Fourteen years ago, Chaidir chaired the judicial panel presiding over Abdullah’s case.

Chaidir boasts an impressive resume. During his posting at the Lhokseumawe District Court in Aceh (1982-1991), he handled various important cases including the trial of Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leader, Tengku Abdul Rahman. Chaidir sentenced Rahman to 12 years