Jero Wacik

Jero Wacik (born 24 April 1949^[1][2]) is an Indonesian politician from Singaraja, Bali. He served as Minister of Culture and Tourism since 21 October 2004 until 19 October 2011. He also served as Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia from 19 October 2011 to 11 September 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.

Jero Wacik
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources
In office 19 October 2011 – 11 September 2014
President	Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Preceded by	Darwin Zahedy Saleh
Succeeded by	Sudirman Said
Minister of Culture and Tourism
In office 21 October 2004 – 19 October 2011
President	Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Preceded by	I Gede Ardhika
Succeeded by	Mari Elka Pangestu
Personal details
Born	(1949-04-24) 24 April 1949 (age 75) Singaraja, Bali, Indonesia
Political party	Democratic Party
Spouse	Triesnawati
Alma mater	Bandung Institute of Technology University of Indonesia

Legacy

Wacik was convicted of embezzlement and is sentenced by the Anti Corruption Court to four years in prison.^[3]

References

1. "Tokohindonesia". Archived from the original on 2006-11-21. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
2. Wajah DPR dan DPD, 2009-2014: latar belakang pendidikan dan karier (in Indonesian). Penerbit Buku Kompas. 2010. p. 69. ISBN 978-979-709-471-3. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
3. "BREAKING: Former Minister Jero Gets Four Years for Embezzlement | Jakarta Globe". Archived from the original on 2016-02-10. Retrieved 2016-02-10.