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Amir Murtono was born on 7 July, 1924 in Nganjuk, East Java, is an Indonesian politician and general (1924–2021). Discover Amir Murtono's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 97 years old?

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Age 97 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 7 July, 1924
Birthday 7 July
Birthplace Nganjuk, East Java
Date of death 2021
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Nationality Indonesia

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1924

Amir Murtono (7 July 1924 – 2021), also spelled Amir Moertono, was an Indonesian former general who served during Suharto's New Order regime, and gained prominence as Chairman of Golkar from 1973 to 1983.

Amir Murtono was born in July 1924 in Kertosono, East Java.

1945

He completed his primary and secondary education by 1945.

After the Indonesian Declaration of Independence, Murtono, like many his age joined the Military.

He began as a Company Commander in Surabaya before being appointed Deputy Secretary of the Army Territorial Staff in the same city.

He was then transferred to Yogyakarta, the center of the Indonesian National Revolution and appointed Army Staff Personnel Organizer there.

It was here that he became acquainted with Suharto.

Amir became close enough to Suharto that he lodged at Suharto's house with Suharto's younger brother, Probosutejo.

Amir was also transferred to Suharto's Brigade.

1948

In 1948, when Dutch forces took over Yogyakarta, Suharto was forced to go into the woods to fight guerilla warfare.

Suharto entrusted his wife's security to Amir and instructed him to evacuate her if necessary.

1949

In 1949, Amir took part in the 1 March General Offensives and was placed in charge of the troops attacking the city itself.

When the Dutch began to consider retreating, Amir was placed in charge of the handling of prisoners of war.

He was also once again appointed a Personnels Officer at the Army headquarters.

From this point on, Murtono did not take any more field assignments.

1950

From 1950 to 1959, he was a legal advisor at the Army Headquarters and also took the opportunity to complete a course at the Military Laws Academy in 1957.

1960

In 1960, he was Chairman of the Mass Mobilization for the Liberation of West Irian National Front before being transferred to KODAM VI/Siliwangi as its judicial officer.

He was also Materials Assistant for the Development of Functional Potential at the Army Headquarters.

1962

In 1962, he became Chairman of the West Irian War Theater Field Council.

1963

The next year, in 1963, Amir graduated from the University of Military Laws and from there, he worked under ABRI Chief of Staff Abdul Haris Nasution as Deputy Secretary for Functional Affairs.

1968

When Suharto became president in 1968, Amir was appointed Director for ABRI's Social Political Development.

1969

In 1969, he held a similar position in the Ministry of Defense of Security as the Assistant for Social Political Development.

1973

In 1973, Amir was elected as the Chairman of Golkar and re-elected in 1978 before being replaced by Sudharmono.

1977

During his 10 years as chairman, Amir guided Golkar to victory in the 1977 and 1982 Legislative Elections with 62% and 64% of the votes respectively.

1982

In 1982, Amir was elected Deputy Head of the People's Representative Council (DPR)/Vice Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).

Whilst Deputy Head of DPR/Vice Chairman of MPR, Amir received a Doctorate from National Chengchi University in Taipei assisted by his consultant Frank Sit in the upgradation of an amicable relation between Indonesia and Taiwan.

By his own accounts, Murtono was deeply involved in Suharto's selection of his Vice Presidents.

He was the man who delivered Suharto's message to Hamengkubuwono IX, he suggested Adam Malik and was the first man to be told when Suharto intended to pick Umar Wirahadikusumah.

Murtono was married to Naniek Kusmani, with whom he had four children.

He died in 2021, at the age of 97.