Muhammad Hatta Rajasa (born 18 December 1953) is an Indonesian politician who served as the Coordinating Minister for the Economy of Indonesia from 22 October 2009 to 13 May 2014. A member of the National Mandate Party (PAN), he previously served as Minister Secretary of State (2007–2009), Minister of Transportation (2004–2007), and Minister of State for Research and Technology (2001–2004).[1][2] He was also general Prabowo Subianto's running mate in the 2014 Indonesian presidential election, with the ticket being backed by a number of parties, including the Gerindra party, National Mandate Party, Prosperous Justice Party, United Development Party, the Crescent Star Party and Golkar.[3][4]
Hatta Rajasa | |
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 Hatta Rajasa in 2013 | |
| 13th Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs | |
| In office 22 October 2009 – 19 May 2014 | |
| President | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |
| Preceded by |
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| Succeeded by | Chairul Tanjung |
| 14th Minister of State Secretariat | |
| In office 9 May 2007 – 22 October 2009 | |
| President | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |
| Preceded by | Yusril Ihza Mahendra |
| Succeeded by | Sudi Silalahi |
| 27th Minister of Transportation | |
| In office 20 October 2004 – 9 May 2007 | |
| President | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |
| Preceded by | Agum Gumelar |
| Succeeded by | Jusman Syafii Djamal |
| 8th State Minister for Research and Technology | |
| In office 10 August 2001 – 29 September 2004 | |
| President | Megawati Soekarnoputri |
| Preceded by | AS Hikam |
| Succeeded by | Kusmayanto Kadiman |
| 3rd General Chairman of the National Mandate Party | |
| In office 9 January 2010 – 1 March 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Soetrisno Bachir |
| Succeeded by | Zulkifli Hasan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Muhammad Hatta Rajasa 18 December 1953 Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Political party | PAN |
| Spouse | Oktiniwati Ulfa Dariah Rajasa |
| Children | M. Reza Rajasa Siti Ruby Aliya Rajasa Azimah Rajasa Rasyid Rajasa |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Politician |
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Early life and education
editEarly life
editHatta Rajasa born in Palembang, South Sumatra, on 18 December 1953. He was born into a simple family, the second of 13 children. His father was Muhammad Tohir, a man from Jejawi Village, Ogan Komering Ilir, South Sumatra, who was a soldier who later quit and became a civil servant. His mother was a woman named Aisyah, who came from Adumais Village, East Ogan Komering Ulu, South Sumatra, who was housewife.[5]
Education
edit- Bandung Technological Institute – Petroleum Engineering
Politics
editHe is member of the National Mandate Party (PAN),[6] a moderate Islamic party. Since 2010 he has been chairman of the party.[6]
On 19 May 2014, Hatta registered to run for vice president with Prabowo Subianto running for president in the election on 9 July 2014. The two were supported by 6 parties – PAN, Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra), Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), United Development Party (PPP), Crescent Star Party (PBB) and Golkar.[3]
Career
edit- 2009–2014: Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs
- 2004–2009: Minister of Transport (United Indonesia Cabinet)
- 2001–2004: Minister of Research and Technology (Mutual Assistance Cabinet)
- 2000–current: Secretary General of National Mandate Party
- 1999–2000: Chairman of Reformation Faction on People's Representative Council.
- 1982–2000: President Director Arthindo
- 1980–1983: Vice-Technical Manager PT. Meta Epsi
- 1977–1978: Field Technician PT. Bina Patra Jaya
Personal life
editHatta Rajasa is a Palembang Malay. Together, they have a daughter, who is currently married to Edhie "Ibas" Baskoro, the youngest son of former Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.[7][6]
Honours
editNational honours
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Star of Mahaputera, 2nd Class (Indonesian: Bintang Mahaputera Adipradana) (10 August 2013)[8]
Foreign honours
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South Korea:
Gwanghwa Medal of the Order of Diplomatic Service Merit (2012)[9]
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Notes
edit- ^ "United Indonesia Cabinet 2009–2014". The Jakarta Post. 2009-10-22. p. 3.
- ^ Simanjuntak (2003) p 463
- ^ a b "Prabowo-Hatta eyes education reform, HR quality". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
- ^ "6 Partai Deklarasi Dukung Prabowo-Hatta". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 2014-05-19. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
- ^ "Inilah Kisah Hatta Rajasa Semasa Kecil". 12 June 2014.
- ^ a b c Simamora, Adianto P. (April 27, 2011). "Ibas and Aliya get engaged". The Jakarta Post.
- ^ Pearlman, Jonathan (November 25, 2011). "Indonesian wedding sets the course of presidential succession". The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group Limited. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
- ^ Daftar WNI Yang Memperoleh Tanda Kehormatan Bintang Mahaputera Tahun 2004 - Sekarang (PDF). Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Rajin Tarik Investasi, Hatta Rajasa Dapat Penghargaan Pemerintah Korsel". detikfinance (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2023-04-02. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
References
edit- Simanjuntak, P. N. H. (2003), Kabinet-Kabinet Republik Indonesia: Dari Awal Kemerdekaan Sampai Reformasi (in Indonesian), Jakarta: Djambatan, pp. 456–466, ISBN 979-428-499-8.
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