List of Famous people born in Indonesia
Anne Ratna Mustika
Anne Ratna Mustika is an Indonesian politician who is the regent of Purwakarta. She took office in 2018, succeeding her husband Dedi Mulyadi when his second term of office expired. She was the first female leader of the regency.
Dipa Nusantara Aidit
Dipa Nusantara Aidit was a senior leader of the Communist Party of Indonesia (PKI). Born on Belitung Island, he was nicknamed "Amat". Aidit was educated in the Dutch colonial system.
Reza Rahadian
Reza Rahadian Matulessy is an Indonesian actor who rose to prominence following his role in Perempuan Berkalung Sorban or (Woman with a Turban). Born in Bogor, he took up acting while in senior high school and made his feature film debut in 2004. Since receiving his first Piala Citra in 2009, he has acted in over a dozen films, ranging from comedies and romances to dramas and biopics.
Ganjar Pranowo
Ganjar Pranowo is an Indonesian politician and the current governor of Central Java. He has attempted to reorganize governmental administration, ordering the acting mayor of Tegal to reform the city's bureaucracy and civil services after the Corruption Eradication Commission arrested the previous mayor.
Mulyono
General (Ret.) Mulyono is an Indonesian former general who previously served as the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army. He was appointed by President of Indonesia Joko Widodo in 2015, replacing Gatot Nurmantyo who became commander (Panglima) of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.
Ma'ruf Amin
Ma'ruf Amin is an Indonesian politician, Islamic cleric and lecturer who is the 13th and current vice president of Indonesia. Aged nearly 77 years old when inaugurated, he is the oldest Indonesian vice president to ever be sworn in.
Jessica Iskandar
Yesisca Iskandar or known as Jessica Iskandar is an Indonesian actress, model, presenter, singer, businesswoman, comedian and writer. She is also known by her nickname, Jedar.
Denny Sumargo
Denny Sumargo is a former basketball player for Indonesia's basketball national team, actor, model and TV Host. Living in Jakarta, Indonesia, he was known for his speed and powerful slam dunk. He played as a guard.
Taufik Hidayat
Taufik Hidayat is a retired Indonesian badminton player. He is a former World and Olympic champion in the men's singles. He has also won the Indonesia Open six times.
Bahar bin Smith
Habib Bahar bin Smith is an Indonesian preacher and Islamic scholar (ulama) from Manado, North Sulawesi. Habib Bahar is the leader and founder of the Prophet’s Defender Council headquartered in Pondok Aren, South Tangerang. In addition, he is also the founder of Pondok Pesantren Tajul Alawiyyin in Kemang, Bogor Regency. Habib Bahar is known as a preacher who often provokes the masses in a negative way. In each of his lectures, Habib Bahar was always accompanied and closely guarded by Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), and he was frequently accompanied by the Multipurpose Ansor Front when he preached in a place where his people were affiliated with Nahdlatul Ulama.