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Agung LaksonoCoordinating Minister of People's Welfare of Indonesia, member of the Golkar Party
Date of Birth: 23.03.1949
Country:  Indonesia |
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Agus Hermanto:A Prominent Indonesian Politician
Early Life and EducationAgus Hermanto was born in Indonesia and received his medical degree from the Indonesian Medical University.
Political Career
Minister of Youth and Sports:Hermanto served as Minister of Youth and Sports from 1998 to 1999 and briefly again from 2012 to 2013.
Speaker of the People's Representative Council:From 2004 to 2009, Hermanto held the position of Speaker of the People's Representative Council, the highest legislative body in Indonesia.
Golkar Party:Hermanto is a member of the Golkar Party, one of the oldest and most prominent political parties in Indonesia. In 2004, he was elected Vice-Chairman of the party.
Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare:Hermanto has served as Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare since 2009.
Acting Minister of Religion:In 2014, he briefly served as Acting Minister of Religion.
Other Activities
Nuclear Program Advocate:Hermanto is a supporter of Iran's nuclear program.
Commercial Aviation:Hermanto was a co-founder of the now-defunct commercial airline Adam Air, which was shut down after several fatal accidents.
