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
Hatta Rajasa in 2013
13th Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs
In office
22 October 2009 – 19 May 2014
PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Preceded by
Succeeded byChairul Tanjung
14th Minister of State Secretariat
In office
9 May 2007 – 22 October 2009
PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Preceded byYusril Ihza Mahendra
Succeeded bySudi Silalahi
27th Minister of Transportation
In office
20 October 2004 – 9 May 2007
PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Preceded byAgum Gumelar
Succeeded byJusman Syafii Djamal
8th State Minister for Research and Technology
In office
10 August 2001 – 29 September 2004
PresidentMegawati Soekarnoputri
Preceded byAS Hikam
Succeeded byKusmayanto Kadiman
3rd General Chairman of the National Mandate Party
In office
9 January 2010 – 1 March 2015
Preceded bySoetrisno Bachir
Succeeded byZulkifli Hasan
Personal details
Born
Muhammad Hatta Rajasa

(1953-12-18) 18 December 1953 (age 70)
Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Political partyPAN
SpouseOktiniwati Ulfa Dariah Rajasa
ChildrenM. Reza Rajasa
Siti Ruby Aliya Rajasa
Azimah Rajasa
Rasyid Rajasa
Alma mater
OccupationPolitician
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Early life and education

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Early life

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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

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Politics

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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 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

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  • 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

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Hatta 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

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National honours

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Foreign honours

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Notes

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  1. ^ "United Indonesia Cabinet 2009–2014". The Jakarta Post. 2009-10-22. p. 3.
  2. ^ Simanjuntak (2003) p 463
  3. ^ a b "Prabowo-Hatta eyes education reform, HR quality". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  4. ^ "6 Partai Deklarasi Dukung Prabowo-Hatta". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 2014-05-19. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
  5. ^ "Inilah Kisah Hatta Rajasa Semasa Kecil". 12 June 2014.
  6. ^ a b c Simamora, Adianto P. (April 27, 2011). "Ibas and Aliya get engaged". The Jakarta Post.
  7. ^ Pearlman, Jonathan (November 25, 2011). "Indonesian wedding sets the course of presidential succession". The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group Limited. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  8. ^ Daftar WNI Yang Memperoleh Tanda Kehormatan Bintang Mahaputera Tahun 2004 - Sekarang (PDF). Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  9. ^ Batubara, Herianto. "Terima Penghargaan dari Pemerintah Jepang, Hatta Rajasa: Persembahan untuk Bangsa". detiknews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  10. ^ "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

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  • 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.
Political offices
Preceded by
AS Hikam
State Minister of Research and Technology
2001–2004
Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister of Transportation
2004–2007
Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister of State Secretariat
2007–2009
Succeeded by
Sudi Silalahi
Preceded by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs
2009–2014
Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister of Finance
Acting

2013–2013
Succeeded by
Party political offices
Preceded by
Soetrisno Bachir
General Chairman of National Mandate Party
2010–2015
Succeeded by