Idza Priyanti (born 9 January 1971) is an Indonesian businesswoman and politician of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle. She was regent of Brebes Regency, Central Java for two terms between 2012 and 2022. Before entering politics, she worked in her family's bus company.
Idza Priyanti | |
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| Regent of Brebes | |
| In office 4 December 2012 – 4 December 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Agung Widiyantoro |
| Succeeded by | Urip Sihabudin (act.) |
| Vice Regent of Brebes | |
| In office 2 November 2011 – 4 December 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Agung Widiyantoro |
| Succeeded by | Narjo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 January 1971 Tegal, Central Java, Indonesia |
| Political party | PDI-P |
Early life and education
editIdza Priyanti was born in Tegal city on 9 January 1971, as the third child of six from Ismail and Rukhayah. She would receive her bachelor's degree in 2012, from the Pancasakti University in Tegal.[1]
Career
editWhen her older brother Ikmal Jaya, the previous CEO of their family bus company PO Dewi Sri, left the company due to his election as mayor of Tegal, Priyanti became the new CEO.[2] On 2 November 2011, she was appointed as vice regent of Brebes, as the elected vice regent Agung Widiyantoro had been elevated into regent.[3]
In the 2012 Brebes regency election, Priyanti ran as a regent candidate with Narjo as her running mate and was elected with 452,120 votes (51.85%), defeating Widiyantoro.[4] Priyanti and Narjo were sworn in on 4 December 2012.[5] She was reelected in the 2017 regency election, defeating former Minister of Agriculture Suswono.[6]
After the end of her tenure, she ran as a PDI-P candidate for the House of Representatives from Central Java IX district (Brebes, Tegal, and Tegal Regency), but failed to win a seat.[7]
Family
editPriyanti's siblings include two other elected regional leaders: Mukti Agung (regent of Pemalang, 2021–2022) and Ikmal Jaya (mayor of Tegal, 2009–2014).[8][9]
References
edit- ^ "Mengenal Sosok Bupati dan Wakil Bupati Brebes". PanturaNews (in Indonesian). 4 December 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "Idza Priyanti, Mantan Dirut Perusahaan Transportasi Tegal yang Kini Jadi Bupati Brebes". Solo Pos (in Indonesian). 23 September 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Brebes Punya Wakil Bupati Baru". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 2 November 2011. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Pasangan "Ijo" Menangi Pilkada Brebes". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 14 October 2012. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Idza Priyanti Resmi Dilantik Jadi Bupati Brebes". Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). 28 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Mantan Menteri Pertanian Suswono Kalah Telak di Brebes". Tempo (in Indonesian). 16 February 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Caleg Mantan Bupati/Wali Kota di Jateng, yang Lolos dan Gagal Ke Senayan". liputan7.id (in Indonesian). 29 March 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Profil Bupati Pemalang Mukti Agung: Eks Santri, Trah Pengusaha-Kepala Daerah". detikjateng (in Indonesian). 12 August 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ Bisri, A. Zaini (20 August 2022). "Ironi Dinasti Politik Dewi Sri". Pantura Post (in Indonesian). Retrieved 28 May 2024.