Who is the President of Indonesia?

Who is the President of Indonesia?

The President of Indonesia is a presidential system of government in this country since Indonesia's independence in 1945. This presidential system ended the previous system of government in the form of kingdoms.

The first president was Ir. Sukarno. He was the proclaimer who proclaimed the independence of the Indonesian nation. Then Suharto, who was the elected president of a political party, won the General Election (Election). After that, President Suharto who was his deputy, namely BJ. Habibie. After serving several years, then replaced by Gusdur or KH. Abdurrahman Wahid, who was elected by voting by the MPR. Next is Ms. Megawati Soekarno Putri. After that the presidential election was directly elected by the people, and Mr. Soesilo Bambang Yudhoyono as the elected president. Then Mr Jokowi until now.

Below are the actions, profiles, careers, education, and so on about figures who have served as the number 1 person or President of the Republic of Indonesia.

1.IR. SOEKARNO

• The First President of the Republic of Indonesia (1945 - 1966).
• The First President was born in Blitar, East Java, June 6, 1901.
• Education taken by him: HIS in Surabaya, HBS (Hoogere Burger School), Graduated in 1920.
• Obtained Degree: Ir (Engineer), from THS Technische Hoogeschool or Higher Technical School which is now ITB (Bandung Institute of Technology).
• Before Indonesia's independence, he along with others struggled through the political path. Among them founded the Indonesian National Party (PNI).
• On August 17, 1945, together with Mohammad Hatta, he proclaimed Indonesian Independence.
• Together with several leaders of Asian and African countries, held a meeting in Bandung called the Asia-Africa Conference.
• This Great Hero of the Proclaimer of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia Died On June 21, 1970, he was buried in Blitar, East Java.

2. JEND TNI (PURN) H.M. SOEHARTO

• The Second President of the Republic of Indonesia (1966 - 1998).
• He was born in Kemusuk, Agamulyo, Yogyakarta, June 8, 1921.
• He is only the son of a Village Ulu-Ulu (Watering Mantri).
• But his enthusiasm and persistence in fighting to change fate should be used as a role model.
• In a mediocre life, Suharto struggled to get to school, and he was finally able to complete his SR (People's School) and Junior High School Education.
• Suharto entered the Non-commissioned Officer School in 1941, and became a member of the TNI on October 5, 1945.

During his career he has been:

1. Bodyguard of the Commander-in-Chief, General Soedirman;
2. The Commander of Mandala (Liberation of West Irian);
3. Commander of Kostrad (Army Unit Command);
4. President On March 12, 1967 who was later confirmed by the MPRS as President of the Republic of Indonesia replacing Ir. Soekarno On March 27, 1968.
5. Mr. President Soeharto was later dubbed the Father of Development.
6. President Soeharto was successively President until 1998.
7. Mr. President Soeharto Died On January 27 2008 at RSPP Jakarta, and was buried at Astana Giri Bangun, Solo.

3. PROF. Dr. ING. BACHARUDDIN JUSUF HABIBIE

• The Third President of the Republic of Indonesia (1998 - 1999).
• The Third President of the Republic of Indonesia for the 1998 - 1999 Service Period was born at: Pare-Pare, South Sulawesi, 25 June 1936.
• After graduating from elementary and junior high school in Pare-Pare, he then continued to high school and university in Bandung.
• He received a scholarship to Germany and earned an Ing Diploma Degree from the Technische Hochehue in 1960.
• Five Years Later He Received a Doctoral Degree in Ing (1965).

The Last Career:

1. The Vice President and Director of Technology at Messerchmit Boelkow Blohn;
2. The Advisor to the President;
3. The Head of Pertamina's Advanced Technology Division (BPPT);
4. The Minister of Research and Technology;
5. The Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia;
6. And others.

4. K.H. Dr. ABDURRAHMAN WAHID

• The Fourth President of the Republic of Indonesia (1999 - 2001).
• The Fourth President of the Republic of Indonesia for the Service Period 1999 -2001 was born in Jombang, East Java, August 4, 1940.
• After completing his education at the Tambak Beras Islamic Boarding School, Jombang, he then continued his education at Al-Azar University, Cairo, Egypt.

The Last Career:

1. Chairman of the Jakarta Arts Center (1983 -1985);
2. Founder of the Ciganjur Islamic Boarding School (Started 1984);
3. Chairman of Nahdatul Ulama (1984 - 1999);
4. Chairman of the Democracy Forum (1990);
5. Chairman of the Conference on Religions and World Peace (1994);
6. MPR member (1999);
7. The President of the Republic of Indonesia (20 October 1999 - 24 July 2001).

Awards ever received:

1. Magsaysay Award by the Government of the Philippines (For His Efforts to Develop Inter-Religious Relations in Indonesia in 1993);
2. Islamic Da'wah Award from the Government of Egypt (1991).

5. DR (HC) Hj. MEGAWATI SUKARNO PRINCESS

• The Fifth President of the Republic of Indonesia (2001 - 2004)
• The First Woman President in Indonesia, Born in Yogyakarta. January 23, 1947.
• Elementary to high school education at Cikini College;
• Faculty of Agriculture, Padjadjaran University (1965 -1967);
• Faculty of Psychology, University of Indonesia (1970 - 1972);
• Received the title of Doctor Honoris Causa from Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan (29 September 2001).

Career:

1. Chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Central Jakarta Branch;
2. Chairman of the PDI DPP (1993 - 1998). Results of the 1993 National Conference, December 22, 1993 - 1998;
3. Chairman of the PDI Perjuangan DPP from 1998 to the present;
4. In 1998, Megawati's PDI Perjuangan leadership won the election;
5. The Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia;
6. The President of the Republic of Indonesia.

6. SUSILO BAMBANG YUDHOYONO

• The Sixth President of the Republic of Indonesia (2009 - 2014).
• He was born in Pacitan, East Java, September 9, 1949.
• SR to SMA education in Pacitan.
• AKABRI and graduated in 1973.
• The President is directly elected by the people.

Career:

1. DAN Tonpan Infantry Battalion 330 Kostrad;
2. Early Retirement January 27, 2000 (Starting a Political Career);
3. Minister of Mines and Energy;
4. Coordinating Minister for Social Politics and Security;
5. Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security;
6. The President of the Republic of Indonesia

7. IR. H. JOKO WIDODO

• The Seventh President of the Republic of Indonesia (2014 - 2024).
• Ir. H. Joko Widodo Born in Surakarta, Central Java, June 21, 1961.

Education Career:

1. Education at SD Negeri 111 Tirtoyoso;
2. Education at SMP Negeri 1 Surakarta;
3. Education at SMA Negeri 6 Surakarta;
4. Higher Education at Gajah Mada University.

Political Career:

1. Mayor of Surakarta, Solo (2005 - 2015);
2. Governor of Jakarta (2012 -2017);
3. President of the Republic of Indonesia.

8. H. PRABOWO SUBIANTO

Prabowo Subianto, born on October 17, 1951, in Jakarta, Indonesia, is the nation's eighth president, inaugurated on October 20, 2024. He hails from a prominent family; his father, Sumitro Djojohadikusumo, was a notable economist and served as a minister under Presidents Sukarno and Suharto.

Education

Prabowo's early education was international due to his family's periods of exile. He attended schools in various countries, including the American School in London. Upon returning to Indonesia, he enrolled in the Indonesian Military Academy in 1970 and graduated in 1974.

Military Career

After his graduation, Prabowo embarked on a military career that spanned nearly three decades. He joined the Indonesian National Army Special Forces (Kopassus) in 1976 and rose through the ranks to become the commander of Kopassus in 1995. In 1998, he was appointed as the commander of the Army Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad). However, his military tenure ended controversially in 1998 amid allegations of human rights abuses during the final years of President Suharto's regime, leading to his discharge from service.

Political Career

Transitioning to politics, Prabowo founded the Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra) in 2008. He has been a prominent figure in Indonesian politics, running for the presidency in 2014 and 2019 but was unsuccessful in both attempts. Despite previous electoral defeats, he remained influential and was appointed as the Minister of Defense from 2019 to 2024 under President Joko Widodo. In the 2024 presidential election, Prabowo secured a decisive victory, obtaining over 59% of the vote, and chose Gibran Rakabuming Raka, President Widodo's son, as his vice president. 

Throughout his career, Prabowo has been a polarizing figure, with a blend of military discipline and political acumen shaping his approach to governance. His presidency is anticipated to continue the developmental policies of his predecessor while addressing the challenges of human rights and democratic consolidation in Indonesia.

Prabowo Subianto: From Military to Presidency

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