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Awang Faroek Ishak
Indonesian politician (born 1948) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Awang Faroek Ishak (born 31 July 1948) is an Indonesian politician who was the Governor of East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Awang Faroek assumed office in December 2008. Originally, his tenure ended in December 2018, but he resigned on 4 September 2018[1] because he wanted to run in the 2019 Legislative Election competing for a seat in the People's Representative Council from East Kalimantan and then got elected.
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Quick Facts 11th Governor of East Kalimantan, Deputy ...
Awang Faroek Ishak | |
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11th Governor of East Kalimantan | |
In office 17 December 2008 – 18 September 2018 | |
Deputy | Farid Wadjdy (2008–2013) Mukmin Faisyal (2013–2017) Vacant (2017–2018) |
Preceded by | Yurnalis Ngayoh Syaiful Teteng (acting) Tarmizi Abdul Karim (acting) |
Succeeded by | Meiliana (acting) Restuardy Daud (acting) Isran Noor |
1st Regent of East Kutai | |
In office 1999–2003 | |
Deputy | Mahyudin |
Preceded by | Position Established |
Succeeded by | Mahyudin |
Member of People's Representative Council | |
Assumed office 1 October 2019 | |
Constituency | East Kalimantan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1948-07-31) 31 July 1948 (age 76) Tenggarong, East Kalimantan, Indonesia |
Political party | Golkar Party (1976–2016) Nasdem Party (2016–present) |
Spouse | Dra. Hj. Ence Amelia |
Children | Awang Ferdian Hidayat Dayang Dona Faroek |
Alma mater | IKIP Malang University of Indonesia |
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