This biographical article is written like a résumé. (February 2024) |
Marzuki Alie | |
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15th Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
In office 1 October 2009 – 30 September 2014 | |
Preceded by | Agung Laksono |
Succeeded by | Setya Novanto |
Personal details | |
Born | Palembang, Indonesia | 6 November 1955
Political party | Independent |
Other political affiliations | Demokrat (2002–2021) |
Spouse | Asmawati |
Alma mater | |
Occupation |
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Website | marzukialie |
Marzuki Alie (born 6 November 1955) is an Indonesian politician and businessman who served as the fifteenth speaker of the People's Representative Council from 2009 until 2014.[1] A member of the Democratic Party until 2021, he was kicked from the party during an internal leadership struggle within the party. Marzuki Alie also served as Secretary General of the Democratic Party, the party formed by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Marzuki Alie has PhD in Political Science from Universiti Utara Malaysia, and also a degree in management from Sriwijaya University, Palembang. Before his political tenure, Marzuki worked as a civil servant in the Ministry of Finance. He has also served as director of PT. Semen Baturaja, is a state-owned cement company.
In 2012, he was part of the State visit of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to the United Kingdom. He was appointed an Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George.[2]
Marzuki lost his Jakarta-3 seat in the 2014 election as Demokrat was unable to obtain enough votes to win any seats in the constituency.[3]