Akbar Tanjung | |
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Golkar Party Chairman | |
In office 1998–2004 |
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Preceded by | Harmoko |
Succeeded by | Jusuf Kalla |
People's Representative Council Speaker | |
In office 1999–2004 |
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Preceded by | Harmoko |
Succeeded by | Agung Laksono |
Personal details | |
Born | 14 August 1945 Sibolga, North Sumatra |
Nationality | Indonesian |
Political party | Golongan Karya |
Religion | Islam |
Akbar Tanjung (born Sibolga, North Sumatra; August 14, 1945) is an Indonesian politician who is a former chairman of Golkar party. He was the Speaker of the People's Representative Council (DPR) from 1999 to 2004. He also held several ministerial posts in the government.
He lost the party's chairmanship to Jusuf Kalla, the country's vice president, at the Golkar convention on December 2004.
Preceded by Harmoko |
Speaker of People's Representative Council 1999–2004 |
Succeeded by Agung Laksono |
Preceded by Harmoko |
Chairman of Golkar Party 1998–2004 |
Succeeded by Jusuf Kalla |