Frederik Batti Sorring, also known by FBS (28 May 1955 - 21 December 2020), was an Indonesian politician and member of the Democratic Party. He served as the Regent of North Toraja Regency, a predominantly Torajan region of South Sulawesi, from 2011 until 2016.[1] Prior to that office, Batti Sorring also served as the first Vice Regent of Asmat Regency in Papua province from 2005 to 2010.[2][3]
Frederik Batti Sorring | |
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| Regent of North Toraja Regency | |
| In office 31 March 2011 – 31 March 2016 | |
| Governor | Syahrul Yasin Limpo |
| Vice Governor | Frederik B. Rombelayuk (as Vice Regent) |
| Preceded by | Tautoto T.R. Sarongallo |
| Succeeded by | Kalatiku Paembonan |
| Vice Regent of Asmat Regency | |
| In office 2005–2010 | |
| Governor | Yuvensius Alfonsius Biakai (as Regent of Asmat) |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Motong Saridjan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 May 1955 Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| Died | 21 December 2020 (aged 65) Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Veronika Kristiani |
| Children | Megarini Batti Sorring Maharini Batti Sorring |
| Alma mater | Gajah Mada University |
Biography
editBatti Sorring was born on 28 May 1955, in Tana Toraja Regency.[3] He served as the Vice Regent of Asmat Regency in Western New Guinea from 2005 to 2010 under Regent Yuvensius Alfonsius Biakai.[3]
Batti Sorring was elected Regent of North Toraja in 2010, together with his running mate for vice regent, Frederik Buntang Rombelayuk.[3] They took office in March 2011 and served until 2016.
In December 2020, Batti Sorring tested positive for COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia.[1] He died from complications of COVID-19 at Grestelina Hospital in Makassar around 3:15 a.m. on 21 December 2020, at the age of 65.[1][3]
Batti Sorring was buried in Kurra district in Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi.[1][3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Terpapar Covid-19, Mantan Bupati Torut Frederik Batti Sorring Meninggal di RS Grestelina". TribunToraja.com. 2020-12-21. Archived from the original on 2020-12-29. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ^ "BREAKING NEWS: Kabar Duka, Mantan Bupati Toraja Utara Frederik Batti Sorring Meninggal Dunia". TribunToraja.com. 2020-12-21. Archived from the original on 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ^ a b c d e f "Mantan Bupati Toraja Utara Frederik Batti Sorring Meninggal". Sulselonline.com. 2020-12-21. Archived from the original on 2020-12-29. Retrieved 2020-12-29.