First Lady or Gentleman of Indonesia

First Lady or Gentleman of Indonesia
Incumbent
Iriana
since 20 October 2014
Style
Residence
SeatJakarta
Term length5 years
Inaugural holder
Formation18 August 1945 (78 years ago)
Websitewww.presidenri.go.id

Throughout Indonesian history, the title of First Lady (Indonesian: Ibu Negara, lit.'Mother of the State') or, in an instance, First Gentleman (Indonesian: Bapak Negara, lit.'Father of the State') has been used to refer to the wife or husband of the president of Indonesia. The constitution does not provide for the position in any sense, but it continues to hold significant influence in Indonesian society.

The current holder of the title is Iriana, wife of current president Joko Widodo. Taufiq Kiemas, husband of President Megawati Sukarnoputri, to date remains the only first gentleman.[1]

  1. ^ Sepeninggal Taufiq Kiemas ("After Taufiq Kiemas"), tokohindonesia.com, 19 June 2013. Accessed 1 June 2019.