Hatta Rajasa

Muhammad Hatta Rajasa (born 18 December 1953) is an Indonesian politician who served as the Coordinating Minister for the Economy of Indonesia from 22 October 2009 to 13 May 2014. A member of the National Mandate Party (PAN), he previously served as Minister Secretary of State (2007–2009), Minister of Transportation (2004–2007), and Minister of State for Research and Technology (2001–2004).^[1][2] He was also general Prabowo Subianto's running mate in the 2014 Indonesian presidential election, with the ticket being backed by a number of parties, including the Gerindra party, National Mandate Party, Prosperous Justice Party, United Development Party, the Crescent Star Party and Golkar.^[3][4]

Hatta Rajasa
Hatta Rajasa in 2013
13th Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs
In office 22 October 2009 – 19 May 2014
President	Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Preceded by	Boediono Sri Mulyani (Acting)
Succeeded by	Chairul Tanjung
14th Minister of State Secretariat
In office 9 May 2007 – 22 October 2009
President	Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Preceded by	Yusril Ihza Mahendra
Succeeded by	Sudi Silalahi
27th Minister of Transportation
In office 20 October 2004 – 9 May 2007
President	Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Preceded by	Agum Gumelar
Succeeded by	Jusman Syafii Djamal
8th State Minister for Research and Technology
In office 10 August 2001 – 29 September 2004
President	Megawati Soekarnoputri
Preceded by	AS Hikam
Succeeded by	Kusmayanto Kadiman
3rd General Chairman of the National Mandate Party
In office 9 January 2010 – 1 March 2015
Preceded by	Soetrisno Bachir
Succeeded by	Zulkifli Hasan
Personal details
Born	Muhammad Hatta Rajasa (1953-12-18) 18 December 1953 (age 71) Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Political party	PAN
Spouse	Oktiniwati Ulfa Dariah Rajasa
Children	M. Reza Rajasa Siti Ruby Aliya Rajasa Azimah Rajasa Rasyid Rajasa
Alma mater	Bandung Institute of Technology (Ir.) Slovak University of Agriculture (Dr. (H.C.))
Occupation	Politician
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Early life and education

Early life

Hatta Rajasa born in Palembang, South Sumatra, on 18 December 1953. He was born into a simple family, the second of 13 children. His father was Muhammad Tohir, a man from Jejawi Village, Ogan Komering Ilir, South Sumatra, who was a soldier who later quit and became a civil servant. His mother was a woman named Aisyah, who came from Adumais Village, East Ogan Komering Ulu, South Sumatra, who was housewife.^[5]

Education

• Bandung Technological Institute – Petroleum Engineering

Politics

He is member of the National Mandate Party (PAN),^[6] a moderate Islamic party. Since 2010 he has been chairman of the party.^[6]

On 19 May 2014, Hatta registered to run for vice president with Prabowo Subianto running for president in the election on 9 July 2014. The two were supported by 6 parties – PAN, Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra), Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), United Development Party (PPP), Crescent Star Party (PBB) and Golkar.^[3]

Career

• 2009–2014: Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs
• 2004–2009: Minister of Transport (United Indonesia Cabinet)
• 2001–2004: Minister of Research and Technology (Mutual Assistance Cabinet)
• 2000–current: Secretary General of National Mandate Party
• 1999–2000: Chairman of Reformation Faction on People's Representative Council.
• 1982–2000: President Director Arthindo
• 1980–1983: Vice-Technical Manager PT. Meta Epsi
• 1977–1978: Field Technician PT. Bina Patra Jaya

Personal life

Hatta Rajasa is a Palembang Malay. Together, they have a daughter, who is currently married to Edhie "Ibas" Baskoro, the youngest son of former Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.^[7][6]

Honours

National honours

• Star of Mahaputera, 2nd Class (Indonesian: Bintang Mahaputera Adipradana) (10 August 2013)^[8]

Foreign honours

•  Japan:
  • Gold and Silver Star, Order of the Rising Sun (2024)^[9]

•  South Korea:
  • Gwanghwa Medal of the Order of Diplomatic Service Merit (2012)^[10]

Notes

1. "United Indonesia Cabinet 2009–2014". The Jakarta Post. 2009-10-22. p. 3.
2. Simanjuntak (2003) p 463
3. "Prabowo-Hatta eyes education reform, HR quality". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
4. "6 Partai Deklarasi Dukung Prabowo-Hatta". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 2014-05-19. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
5. "Inilah Kisah Hatta Rajasa Semasa Kecil". 12 June 2014.
6. Simamora, Adianto P. (April 27, 2011). "Ibas and Aliya get engaged". The Jakarta Post.
7. Pearlman, Jonathan (November 25, 2011). "Indonesian wedding sets the course of presidential succession". The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group Limited. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
8. Daftar WNI Yang Memperoleh Tanda Kehormatan Bintang Mahaputera Tahun 2004 - Sekarang (PDF). Retrieved 25 August 2021.
9. Batubara, Herianto. "Terima Penghargaan dari Pemerintah Jepang, Hatta Rajasa: Persembahan untuk Bangsa". detiknews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-11-06.
10. "Rajin Tarik Investasi, Hatta Rajasa Dapat Penghargaan Pemerintah Korsel". detikfinance (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2023-04-02. Retrieved 2023-04-02.

References

• Simanjuntak, P. N. H. (2003), Kabinet-Kabinet Republik Indonesia: Dari Awal Kemerdekaan Sampai Reformasi (in Indonesian), Jakarta: Djambatan, pp. 456–466, ISBN 979-428-499-8.

Political offices
Preceded by AS Hikam	State Minister of Research and Technology 2001–2004	Succeeded by Kusmayanto Kadiman
Preceded by Agum Gumelar	Minister of Transportation 2004–2007	Succeeded by Jusman Syafii Djamal
Preceded by Yusril Ihza Mahendra	Minister of State Secretariat 2007–2009	Succeeded by Sudi Silalahi
Preceded by Boediono Sri Mulyani (Acting)	Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs 2009–2014	Succeeded by Chairul Tanjung
Preceded by Agus Martowardojo	Minister of Finance Acting 2013–2013	Succeeded by Muhamad Chatib Basri
Party political offices
Preceded by Soetrisno Bachir	General Chairman of National Mandate Party 2010–2015	Succeeded by Zulkifli Hasan