Profiles
Unveil the stories of influential figures transforming Indonesia’s industries, economy, and political landscape.
Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita follows in his father’s steps
Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita gets political traits from his father. He followed his father's footsteps and he joined the Golkar Party. His popularity soared while being a member of the party and held important posts in the government. He made some achievements during his time. Kartasasmita is known to be a loyal person, hardworking, serious and wholeheartedly and some see him as a perfectionist.
Agung Firman Sampurna, serving the public through State Audit Body
Agung Firman Sampurna was born in Madiun, in 1971. He is the head of the Supreme Audit Body (BPK) for the period of 2019-2024. He is married to Dian Anggaraini and has one child named Rachmat Saputra. Early in his life, he started studying at State Elementary School (SDN) 65 Palembang and graduated in 1984. Then continued his studies at State Junior High School (SMPN) 1 Palembang and graduated in 1987.
Abdul Muhaiman Iskandar, from teacher to politician
Abdul Halim Iskandar was educated in a madrasah (Islamic school) from a very young age. He is very well educated in religion, philosophy, and educational sociology. He started out as a teacher at a madrasah then a dean at a university, and later on becoming the speaker of the Regional Legislative Council (DPRD). Iskandar owns a hospital, funded by the Nahdlatul Ulama institution before becoming the Minister of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions and Transmigration for the period of 2019-2024.
Ma'ruf Amin may give Sharia economy a boost
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo unexpectedly named the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Chairman Ma’ruf Amin as his running mate in the 2019 presidential election. Jokowi's choice surprised the public since many had speculated that former Constitutional Court justice Mahfud MD would be his running mate. He finally picked Amin in the last minute leaders of political parties in his coalition gave their approval.