Irman Gusman (born 11 February 1962) is an Indonesian politician and businessman. He is a former speaker of the

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(''DPD'') of Indonesia, who became the first Indonesian parliamentary leader to be elected for two consecutive terms. This earned him the nickname ''Pejuang daerah'' (lit. "Regional warrior", with "regional" as in the House of Regional Representatives).

Early life

Gusman was born in

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on 11 February 1962 to Gusman Gaus and Janimar Kamili. His father was rector of the Muhammadiyah University of West Sumatra, while his mother was the daughter of gold traders. Gusman completed his undergraduate education at the Faculty of Economics of the

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(''UKI''), where he was chairman of the Student Senate. He subsequently obtained a

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at the Graduate School of Business of the

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Political career

Irman Gusman is one of the major political figures of the

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. He fought for the need of recognition and accommodation of regional interests at the various state institutions. His political stance is based on Indonesia being a multicultural nation. Together with

Ginandjar Kartasasmita Ginandjar Kartasasmita (born 9 April 1941 in Bandung, West Java) is an Indonesian politician. He served a five-year term (2004–2009) as Speaker of Indonesia Regional Representative Council (DPD-RI). Background Ginandjar attended Kanisius Colle ...

and associates, Gusman was involved in the establishment of the House of Regional Representatives (DPD), a new checks and balances system within the national government system. Irman Gusman began his political career in 1999 as member of the

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(MPR), representing West Sumatra. In 2004, he was elected member of the newly formed DPD, representing West Sumatra and became vice-chairman of the DPD with chairman

as its speaker. Irman was elected chairman of the DPD on 2 October 2009, having received 81 votes over his opponent Laode Ida's 46 votes. He began his second term on 2 October 2014, after winning from retired police general Farouk Muhammad of

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province, with 66 against 53 votes. On 5 October 2016 Irman was officially discharged from his role as speaker following his controversial Sept. 17 arrest for allegedly accepting bribes. He was later sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in jail by

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Graft Court, but its verdict was annulled on Sept 24, 2019 by the

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Business career

Positions held: * Expert Council passionate Minang (1999-2003) * General Treasurer ICMI (2000-2005) * Regional Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council

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West Sumatra Province (2000-2005) * Vice Chairman of the Board of ICMI (2005-2010) * Trustees of

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* Trustees of West Sumatra

University in

* Honorary Council ESQ * Commissioner of PT Padang Industrial Park (PIP) * Main Commissioner of PT Khage Lestari Timber * Main Commissioner of PT Sumatera Korea Motor * Commissioner of PT Abdi Bangsa, Tbk * Independent Commissioner of Media Nusantara Citra, Tbk * President Director of PT Prinavin Prakarsa * Main Commissioner of PT Guthri Pasaman Nusantara * Main Commissioner of PT Kopitime DotCom, Tbk

Personal life

Irman married Liestyana Rizal Gusman from Sungai Batang, Maninjau. They have two daughters (Irviandari Alestya Gusman and Irvianjani Audreya Gusman) and a son (Irviandra Fathan Gusman).

Titles and honours

* Star of Mahaputera 2nd Class or Adipradana * Young Potential Leader by Parliament of the

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* Honorary Knight Commander of the

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References

External links

Irman Gusman site (Indonesian)
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