Nova Riyanti Yusuf

Nova Riyanti Yusuf
Member of the People's Representative Council
In office
2014–2019
PresidentJoko Widodo
Personal details
Born (1977-11-27) November 27, 1977 (age 46)
Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materTrisakti University
University of Indonesia
Occupation
  • Politician
  • Psychiatrist
  • Writer
Writing career
LanguageIndonesian, English
PeriodReform Era Generation
Genres
Literary movementSastra wangi[1]
Years active2003–present
Notable worksMahadewa Mahadewi

Dr. Nova Riyanti Yusuf, SpKJ (psychiatrist), is an Indonesian politician, psychiatrist, and writer.[2] She often calls herself NoRiYu. Yusuf was a member of the House of Representatives as a representative of the Democratic Party for the 2009–2014 and 2014–2019 periods. During her term as a representative, she initiated and supported the Mental Health Law (Undang-Undang Kesehatan Jiwa). The bill was passed into law in 2014 (Law Number 18 Year 2014).[3]

  1. ^ Lipscombe, Becky (September 10, 2003). "Chick-lit becomes Hip Lit in Indonesia". BBC News. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "Author Profile | Nova Riyanti Yusuf". www.bukabuku.com.
  3. ^ Rossa, Vania (July 22, 2019). "Noriyu dan Perjalanan Undang-Undang Kesehatan Jiwa". suara.com (in Indonesian).