Marah Halim Harahap

Marah Halim Harahap
Marah Halim Harahap, c. 1976
Governor of North Sumatra
In office
30 March 1967 – 12 June 1978
PresidentSuharto
Preceded byUlung Sitepu
Roos Telaumbanua (acting)
Succeeded byEdward Waldemar Pahala Tambunan
Personal details
Born(1921-02-28)28 February 1921
Tabusira, East Angkola, Residentie Tapanoeli, Dutch East Indies
Died3 December 2015(2015-12-03) (aged 94)
Medan, North Sumatra
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Indonesia
Branch/service Army
Years of service1945–1966
Rank Major General
Battles/warsIndonesian National Revolution

Major General Marah Halim Harahap (28 February 1921 – 3 December 2015) was an Indonesian general, politician, and governor. He was the Governor of North Sumatra from 1967 until 1978. Under his leadership, North Sumatra recovered from the 30 September Movement and organized an association football tournament with his name which was internationally recognized by FIFA.