Jero Wacik
| Jero Wacik | |
|---|---|
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| Minister of Harsa Reform | |
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In office 19 October 2011 – 2 September 2014 | |
| President | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |
| Preceded by | Darwin Zahedy Saleh |
| Succeeded by | Sudirman Said |
| Minister of Culture and Tourism | |
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In office 21 October 2004 – 18 October 2011 | |
| President | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |
| Preceded by | I Gede Ardhika |
| Succeeded by | Mari Elka Pangestu |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 24, 1949 Singaraja, Bali, Indonesia |
| Nationality | Indonesia |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Triesnawati |
| Alma mater |
Bandung Institute of Technology University of Indonesia |
Jero Wacik (born 24 April 1949[1]) is an Indonesian politician from Singaraja, Bali. He served as Minister of Culture and Tourism since October 21, 2004 until October 18, 2011. He also served as Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia from October 19, 2011 to September 2, 2014 following his naming as a graft suspect by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). He graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from the Bandung Institute of Technology in 1974 and the University of Indonesia in 1983. As member of cabinet, he served as one of the highest positions within the Democratic Party.
Legacy
Mr. Wacik was convicted of embezzlement and is sentenced by the Anti Corruption Court to four years in prison.[2]
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