Chairul Saleh Dt Paduko Rajo (13 September 1916 – 8 February 1967) was born in Sawahlunto, West Sumatra. He was an Indonesian government minister and deputy prime minister during the Sukarno presidency. He was a close confidant of Sukarno, whom he had helped persuade to declare Indonesian independence in 1945. He lived in the Netherlands from 1952–1953, but returned to Indonesia after being expelled. He joined Sukarno’s circle of advisers in 1955.[3]

Quick Facts 1st Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, President ...
Chairul Saleh
Chairul Saleh in Moscow (May 1959)
1st Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly
In office
1960–1966
PresidentSukarno
Preceded byN/A
Succeeded byAbdul Haris Nasution
6th Minister of Industry
In office
28 February 1960  27 August 1964
PresidentSukarno
Preceded bySuharto
Succeeded byHadi Thayeb
1st Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources
In office
10 July 1959  27 August 1964
PresidentSukarno
Preceded byN/A
Succeeded byArmunanto
Personal details
Born(1916-09-13)13 September 1916
Sawahlunto, Sumatera Barat, Dutch East Indies
Died8 February 1967(1967-02-08) (aged 50)
Jakarta, Indonesia
Resting placeKaret Bivak Cemetery
Political partyMurba Party
SpouseYohana Siti Menara Saidah
ChildrenMaidaniah
Hafidz
Raisis
Ahwahni
Military service
Allegiance Indonesia
Branch/service Indonesian Army
Years of service1945–1967
Rank General (Titular)[2]
Battles/warsIndonesian War of Independence
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One week before the abortive coup on 30 September 1965, Saleh went to China with a delegation of 45 to celebrate China's national day on 1 October.[4] He is buried in Karet Bivak Cemetery, Central Jakarta.

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