Hajji Azwar Abubakar (born 21 June 1952 in Banda Aceh) is an Indonesian politician who served as Minister of State Apparatus Utilization and Bureaucratic Reform from 2011 to 2014. Previously, he served as Acting Governor of Aceh from 2004 to 2005 and Vice Governor of Aceh from 2000 to 2004.
Azwar Abubakar | |
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 Abubakar in 2011 | |
| 15th Minister of State Apparatus Utilization and Bureaucratic Reform | |
| In office 19 October 2011 – 20 October 2014 | |
| President | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |
| Preceded by | E. E. Mangindaan |
| Succeeded by | Yuddy Chrisnandi |
| Governor of Aceh Acting | |
| In office 19 July 2004 – 30 December 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Abdullah Puteh |
| Succeeded by | Mustafa Abubakar (Acting) |
| 3rd Vice Governor of Aceh | |
| In office November 2000 – 19 July 2004 | |
| Governor | Abdullah Puteh |
| Preceded by | Bustari Mansyur |
| Succeeded by | Muhammad Nazar (2007) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 June 1952 Banda Aceh, Indonesia |
| Political party | National Mandate Party |
| Alma mater | Bandung Institute of Technology Syiah Kuala University |
Biography
editAbubakar was born in Banda Aceh, Indonesia on 21 June 1952.[1] He received a bachelor's degree in architecture from the Bandung Institute of Technology, later receiving a master's degree in management from Syiah Kuala University in Aceh.[1][2] After graduation, he began working as a consultant and entrepreneur.[2] After the resignation of President Suharto in 1998, he became active in politics, co-founding the Aceh branch of the National Mandate Party.[2]
From 2000 to 2004, Abubakar served as the deputy governor of Aceh, later becoming the acting governor from 2004 to 2005 after Governor Abdullah Puteh was convicted of corruption.[1] As acting governor he handled the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, with the amount of civil servants at first thought to have been reduced by almost two-thirds.[3] He also had to deal with the Free Aceh Movement.[2] He ran for governor in 2006 with Prosperous Justice Party member Nasir Djamil as his deputy, but lost to Irwandi Yusuf.[2][4]
Abubakar was elected to the People's Representative Council in 2009, representing Aceh.[2] He became a member of Commission I, which oversees defence and foreign affairs.[5] On 19 October 2011, Abubakar replaced EE Mangindaan as the Administrative Reform Minister of Indonesia.[6]
Reception
editDjamil viewed Abubakar's appointment as a way for President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to strengthen his support in Aceh and from the National Mandate Party.[5] Abubakar's appointment as minister was met warmly in Aceh, with several prominent Acehnese calling him "the best son of Aceh".[5]
Personal life
editAbubakar is married to Mutia Safrila, and together they have four children.[2] According to the Report on Material Wealth of State Figures (Laporan Harta Kekayaan Penyelenggara Negara) published in February 2011, Abubakar has a net worth of over Rp 1.2 billion (US$150,000), the lowest of the six ministers appointed in October 2011.[7]
References
edit- Footnotes
- ^ a b c The Jakarta Post 2011, Who's who in the new.
- ^ a b c d e f g TokohIndonesia.com 2011, Menjulang Setelah Reformasi.
- ^ Sangaji 2005, Aceh bureaucracy back.
- ^ Afrida 2011, Eight hopefuls declared.
- ^ a b c The Jakarta Globe 2011, Meet the Six New.
- ^ Afrida 2011, SBY appoints 5.
- ^ Harian Aceh 2011, Azwar Abubakar Menteri.
- Bibliography
- Afrida, Nani (11 July 2006). "Eight hopefuls declared eligible for Aceh gubernatorial race". The Jakarta Post. Jakarta. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2011.
- Afrida, Nani (17 October 2011). "SBY appoints 5 new ministers in ongoing reshuffle". The Jakarta Post. Jakarta. Archived from the original on 19 October 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2011.
- "Harian Aceh" (in Indonesian). Bandar Aceh. 17 October 2011. Archived from the original on 23 October 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2011.
- "Meet the Six New Ministerial Candidates". The Jakarta Globe. Jakarta. 18 October 2011. Archived from the original on 20 October 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2011.
- "Menjulang Setelah Reformasi" [Protruding After Reformation]. TokohIndonesia.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 28 October 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2011.
- Sangaji, Ruslan (7 January 2005). "Aceh bureaucracy back in action less 900 employess [sic]". The Jakarta Post. Jakarta. Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2011.
- "Who's who in the new lineup". The Jakarta Post. Jakarta. 19 October 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2011.