Hatta Rajasa
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]
Muhammad Hatta Rajasa | |
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| Coordinating Minister for Economics | |
| In office 22 October 2009 – 19 May 2014 | |
| President | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |
| Preceded by | Sri Mulyani Indrawati (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Chairul Tanjung |
| State Secretary of Indonesia | |
| In office 9 May 2007 – 22 October 2009 | |
| President | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |
| Preceded by | Yusril Ihza Mahendra |
| Succeeded by | Sudi Silalahi |
| 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 of Indonesia | |
| In office 10 August 2001 – 29 September 2004 | |
| President | Megawati Soekarnoputri |
| Preceded by | AS Hikam |
| Succeeded by | Kusmayanto Kadiman |
| Leader of Partai Amanat Nasional | |
| In office 9 January 2010 – 1 March 2015 | |
| President | Zulkifli Hasan |
| Preceded by | Soetrisno Bachir |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 December 1953 Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Political party | National Mandate Party |
| Spouse(s) | Oktiniwati Ulfa Dariah Rajasa |
| Children | M. Reza Rajasa Siti Ruby Aliya Rajasa Azimah Rajasa Rasyid Rajasa |
| Alma mater | Institut Teknologi Bandung (Ir.) Slovak University of Agriculture (Dr.h.c.) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
Early life
Hatta 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
- Bandung Technological Institute – Petroleum Engineering
Politics
He is member of the National Mandate Party (PAN),[6] a moderate Islamic party. Since 2010 he has been chairman of the party.[6]
On May 19, 2014, Hatta registered to run for vice president with Prabowo Subianto running for president in the election on July 9, 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
- 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
Hatta Rajasa is a [[Malay people|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]
Notes
- "United Indonesia Cabinet 2009-2014". The Jakarta Post. 2009-10-22. p. 3.
- Simanjuntak (2003) p 463
- "Prabowo-Hatta eyes education reform, HR quality". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
- Media, Kompas Cyber (2014-05-19). "6 Partai Deklarasi Dukung Prabowo-Hatta". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2021-09-02.
- http://nasional.inilah.com/read/detail/2109208/inilah-kisah-hatta-rajasa-semasa-kecil.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 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.
References
- 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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