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Yusril Ihza Mahendra was born on 5 February, 1956 in Manggar, Belitung, Indonesia, is an Indonesian lawyer, politician and academic. Discover Yusril Ihza Mahendra'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 68 years old?
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68 years old |
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Aquarius |
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5 February 1956 |
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5 February |
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Manggar, Belitung, Indonesia |
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Indonesia
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Yusril Ihza Mahendra Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Yusril Ihza Mahendra's Wife?
His wife is Kessy Sukaesih (m. 1983-2005)
Rika Tolentino Kato (m. 2005)
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Kessy Sukaesih (m. 1983-2005)
Rika Tolentino Kato (m. 2005) |
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6 |
Yusril Ihza Mahendra Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Yusril Ihza Mahendra worth at the age of 68 years old? Yusril Ihza Mahendra’s income source is mostly from being a successful lawyer. He is from Indonesia. We have estimated Yusril Ihza Mahendra's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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lawyer |
Yusril Ihza Mahendra Social Network
Timeline
Raliby in particular was previously a member of the Indonesian Constituent Assembly during the 1950s.
Natsir was an Islamist politician, former Prime Minister of Indonesia, and Chairman of the Masyumi Party, a major Muslim Party that had rivaled Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) in the 1950s.
During his time in UI, he lived in Jakarta by lodging at various mosques in the city.
He also took on part-time work to fund his studies.
He tutored children in reading the Quran, taught martial arts, and sold fish and coconuts.
Yusril Ihza Mahendra (born 5 February 1956) is an Indonesian lawyer, politician and academic, who is currently serving as the leader of the Crescent Star Party (PBB) since 2015.
Born on 5 February 1956, he attended the University of Indonesia.
Graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy.
He would go on to work as a speechwriter for presidents Suharto and B. J. Habibie.
Yusril Ihza Mahendra was born in Manggar, Belitung, on 5 February 1956.
His father was Idris Haji Zainal and his mother was Norsiha.
His family traced its ancestry from Johor and West Sumatra.
After completing Belitung Islamic College High School, he left Belitung to Jakarta in 1976.
He attended the University of Indonesia (UI), becoming close with his lecturer, Professors Ismail Suny and Osman Raliby.
From 1981 to 1982, he was Vice Chairman of the Indonesian Youth Mosque Communication Body.
Yusril's Islamist views meant that his scope was not just limited to the academic world.
In 1982, Yusril graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy and followed it up the next year with a Bachelor's Degree in Governance.
Following this, Yusril became a lecturer at the Muhammadiyah University in Jakarta (UMJ), and at the Socialization Skills Academy in the Ministry of Justice.
In the meantime, Yusril attended postgraduate studies.
Yusril then went to Pakistan to attend the University of Punjab.
In 1984, Yusril graduated with a Master's Degree in Humanities and Social Science.
When he returned to Indonesia, Yusril became a lecturer for University of Indonesia (UI) and UMJ.
At UI, Yusril was involved in the law faculty and taught postgraduate courses.
In 1993, Yusril graduated from the University of Science, Malaysia and became a Doctor of Philosophy.
Yusril also began to involve himself in organizational activities.
In 1996, Yusril became a member of the Central Committee of the Indonesian Islamic Da'wah Council (DDII).
At the same time, he became Chairman of the Legal Department of the Jakarta Branch of the Union of Indonesian Intellectual Muslims (ICMI) while serving as Vice Chairman of the ICMI Council of Experts.
In 1996, Yusril was employed by President Suharto as a speechwriter.
Yusril would go on to write 204 speeches for Suharto.
Previously, he served as the leader of the PBB from 1998 until 2005, Minister of Justice and Human Rights from 2004 until 2007, and member of the People's Representative Council from 1999 until 2009.
He founded the PBB in 1998, and was later elected a member of the People's Representative Council in the 1999 legislative elections, and was subsequently appointed as Minister of Justice and Human Rights in 2001 by president Megawati Sukarnoputri.
When Suharto was re-elected to his final term as President in March 1998, he was appointed Aide to the Assistant of the State Secretary.
He served as minister until 2004, when he became the State Secretary of Indonesia, going on to serve from 2004 until 2007.
Yusril is married with Rika Tolentino Kato and they have two children, Ishmael Zacharias Mahendra and Anissa Zulaikha Mahendra.
Previously he was married to Kessy Sukaesih, and they have four children.
He divorced Sukaesih in November 2005.
His paternal grandfather Haji Thaib from his father's side was a member of the Johore royalty, which likely settled in Belitung from Johor in the 19th century.
While his mother was a third generation Minangkabau descendant in Belitung.
He continued the tradition of Malay intellectuals from his family who studied philosophy, religion, law, art and literature.
