Soepardjo Rustam | |
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Coordinating Minister of People's Welfare | |
In office 23 March 1988 – 17 March 1993 | |
Preceded by | Alamsyah Ratu Perwiranegara |
Succeeded by | Azwar Anas |
Minister of Home Affairs | |
In office 19 March 1983 – 23 March 1988 | |
Preceded by | Amir Machmud |
Succeeded by | Rudini |
Governor of Central Java | |
In office 28 December 1974 – 1983 | |
Deputy | Sukardjan Hadisutikno |
Preceded by | Moenadi |
Succeeded by | Muhammad Ismail |
Personal details | |
Born | Banyumas, Dutch East Indies | 12 August 1926
Died | 11 April 1993 Jakarta, Indonesia | (aged 66)
Military service | |
Allegiance | Indonesia |
Branch/service | Indonesian Army |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Soepardjo Rustam (12 August 1926 – 11 April 1993) was an Indonesian military officer, politician and diplomat. He served in a number of government positions, including as the Coordinating Minister of People's Welfare (1988–1993), Minister of Home Affairs (1983–1988), and as governor of Central Java (1974–1983).
Joining the Indonesian Army during the Indonesian National Revolution, Rustam served as adjutant to armed forces commander Sudirman. After the war, he was sent abroad as military attaches in the Netherlands and Malaysia, and he aided in maintaining relations between Indonesia and Malaysia during the confrontation period. During the Suharto era, he was posted as ambassador to Yugoslavia and Malaysia, then served as governor of Central Java before becoming a central government minister until shortly before his death.