Amien Rais
Indonesian politician (born 1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Muhammad Amien Rais (born 26 April 1944) is an Indonesian politician.[1][2] He was one of the leaders of the reform movement that forced the resignation of President Suharto in 1998.[3][4] Amien Rais was the leader of Muhammadiyah, one of the two biggest Muslim organizations in Indonesia, from 1995 to 2000. He was the Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) from 1999 to 2004. During his chairmanship, the MPR passed a series of amendments to the Constitution of Indonesia. These amendments, among other things, established direct presidential elections, a presidential term limit (two terms), and the Constitutional Court.[5]
Quick Facts 10th Speaker of the People'sConsultative Assembly, Preceded by ...
Amien Rais | |
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10th Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly | |
In office 3 October 1999 ā 30 September 2004 | |
Preceded by | Harmoko |
Succeeded by | Hidayat Nur Wahid |
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Born | Muhammad Amien Rais (1944-04-26) 26 April 1944 (age 80) Surakarta, Japanese East Indies |
Political party | Ummah |
Other political affiliations | PAN (1998ā2020) |
Spouse | Kusnasriyati Sri Rahayu |
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