Mohammad Kharis Suhud (10 April 1925 – 20 August 2012), more commonly known as Kharis Suhud, was an Indonesian military official and politician, who served as the 9th Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly from 1987 until 1992. Previously, he served as the 10th Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly from 1982 until 1987, Chairman of the Indonesian Armed Forces from 1971 until 1974, and the Indonesian Ambassador to Thailand from 1975 until 1978.[2][3]
Kharis Suhud | |
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 Official portrait, 1992 | |
| 7th Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly | |
| In office 1 October 1987 – 30 September 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Amir Machmud |
| Succeeded by | Wahono |
| 10th Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 1 October 1987 – 30 September 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Amir Machmud |
| Succeeded by | Wahono |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mohammad Kharis Suhud 10 April 1925 Madiun, Indonesia |
| Died | 20 August 2012 (aged 87) Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Resting place | Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery |
| Political party | Golkar |
| Spouse |
Sri Sukardi (m. 1950) |
| Occupation |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Indonesia |
| Branch/service | Indonesian Army |
| Years of service | 1945–1980 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Unit | Infantry |
| Service no. | 11919[1] |
Mohammad Kharis Suhud, was born on 10 April 1925, in Madiun, East Java.[3]
Health and death
editKharis Suhud's health began to decline in around early 2012. In March, he was treated intensively at Pertamina Central Hospital. Kharis Suhud died on 20 August 2012, on 00:36 WIB, at the age of 87 years, due to medical complications.[3] He was buried at the Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery at 13.00 WIB. A number of New Order officials appeared at the funeral home, including former Jakarta Governor Soerjadi Soedirdja, former Kopassus Commander General Widjoyo Suyono, economic observer Sri Edi Swasono, and Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djoko Suyanto.[4]
Personal life
editKharis Suhud married a woman named Sri Sukardi in 1950. Together, they had 4 children, Sri Julianti, Harry Santoso, Eddy Sarosa, and Djoko Santoso. Sukardi died in 2005.[4]
Honors
editNational honors
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Star of Mahaputera, 1st Class (Indonesian: Bintang Mahaputera Adipurna)
References
edit- ^ Lembaga Pemilihan Umum (1983). Ringkasan Riwayat Hidup dan Riwayat Perjuangan Anggota Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Hasil Pemilihan Umum Tahun 1982. Vol. XV.
- ^ Suhud, Mohamad Kharis (2004). Kharis Suhud, catatan seorang prajurit (in Indonesian). Pustaka Sinar Harapan. ISBN 978-979-416-802-8.
- ^ a b c "Makam Kharis Suhud Jauh dari Pejabat Orde Baru". nasional.tempo.co. 20 August 2012.
- ^ a b c "Mantan Ketua MPR Kharis Suhud Wafat". nasional.tempo.co. 20 August 2012.
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