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Suryadharma Ali

In this Indonesian name, there is no family name. The name Ali is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Suryadharma.

Suryadharma Ali
21st Minister of Religious Affairs of Indonesia
In office
22 October 2009 – 28 May 2014
PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Preceded byMuhammad Maftuh Basyuni
Succeeded byAgung Laksono (acting)
Lukman Hakim Saifuddin
Leader of the United Development Party
In office
3 February 2007 – 16 October 2014
Preceded byHamzah Haz
Succeeded byMuhammad Romahurmuziy
Personal details
Born(1956-09-19)19 September 1956
Jakarta, Indonesia
Died31 July 2025(2025-07-31) (aged 68)
Jakarta, Indonesia
PartyPPP
SpouseWardatul Asriah
ChildrenKartika Yudistira Suryadharma
Sherlita Nabila Suryadharma
Abdurrahman Sagara Prakasa
Nadia Jesica Nurul Wardani
Alma materSyarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta
ProfessionPolitician

Suryadharma Ali (19 September 1956 – 31 July 2025) was an Indonesian politician. He was the president of the United Development Party from 2007 to 2014 as well as the Minister of Religious Affairs from 2009 to 2014 and the Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises from 2004 to 2009 under then-president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

Education

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He had 5 younger siblings.[1] He received education in SDN Tanjung Priok, Pesantren Darul Qur'an Cisarua Bogor, and SLTA and Pesantren Al Falak Pegentongan Bogor.[2] He completed undergraduate education in IAIN Syarif Hidayatullah Faculty of Tarbiyah Islamic Studies program on 1984 and postgraduate education on sociology in the University of Indonesia Faculty of Social and Political Sciences on 2003.[3] At college, he was the Indonesian Islamic Student Movement (Pergerakan Mahasiswa Islam Indonesia, PMII) Ciputat Branch Chairperson. After graduating, on PMII Congress VII in Bandung, he was elected the 1985-1988 PMII Board Chairperson, beating Iqbal Assegaf by one vote.[2] On 2013, he received an honorary doctorate in Islamic studies epistemology from UIN Malang.[4]

Professional career

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On 1985, he started working at Hero Supermarket, and on 1999, he became its deputy director. He were also active in various Indonesian retail association organisations.[5]

Political career

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In February 2007, he was elected the United Development Party chairperson, replacing Hamzah Haz. His chairpersonship was assisted by vice chairperson Chozin Chumaidy, secretary-general Irgan Mahfiz, treasurer Suharso Monoarfa, central advisory council head Bachtiar Chamsyah, syariah council head KH Maimun Zubair [id], and expert council head Barlianta Harahap.[6]

Throughout his career, Suryadharma was seen as a religious traditionalist who was often unwilling to compromise on issues.[7] As religious affairs minister Suryadharma was unwilling to extend government recognition to the Baháʼí Faith, a minority group in the country.[7]

Corruption case

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On 23 May 2014, Suryadharma was indicted in a corruption scandal involving illicit use of funds intended for the Hajj. In 2018 Suryadharma was convicted and ordered to pay 27 billion RS to the state. He was sentenced to six years in jail and fined 300 million rupiah.[8] Shortly after being accused in 2014, Suryadharma resigned as minister of religious affairs.[9]

Death

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Suryadharma died at the Mayapada Hospital in Kuningan, South Jakarta, Jakarta on 31 July 2025 4.25 WIB, at the age of 68.[10] He was buried after Zuhr at Pesantren Miftahul'Ulum, Bekasi Regency.[11]

Honours

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Indonesia:

References

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  1. ^ Mustami, Adinda Ade; Santosa, Uji Agung (22 July 2014). "Lima adik Suryadharma Ali dipanggil KPK, bersaksi" [Five younger siblings of Suryadharma Ali called by KPK to testify]. Kontan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 September 2025.
  2. ^ a b KPU RI (2004). Profil dan program anggota DPR-RI, 2004-2009 [Profiles and programs of DPR-RI members, 2004-2009] (in Indonesian). Media Center KPU. p. 61. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
  3. ^ Litbang Kompas (2010). Wajah DPR dan DPD, 2009-2014: latar belakang pendidikan dan karier [Face of DPR and DPD, 2009-2014: educational background and career] (in Indonesian). PT Kompas Media Nusantara. p. 495. ISBN 978-979-709-471-3. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
  4. ^ Zuhri, Damanhuri (23 February 2013). "Suryadharma Ali Raih Gelar Doktor Kehormatan" [Suryadharma Ali Earns Honorary Doctorate]. republika.co.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 September 2025.
  5. ^ "Suryadharma Ali". tokoh.id. 20 October 2004. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
  6. ^ Supriatin (31 July 2025). "Jejak Karir Politik Suryadharma Ali: Dari PPP hingga Jadi Menteri Agama" [Political Career of Suryadharma Ali: From PPP to Religious Minister]. Liputan6 (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 September 2025.
  7. ^ a b Alexander R. Arifianto, Indonesian Islamic Parties After the 2014 Elections. Taken from ISEAS Perspective: Watching the Indonesian Elections 2014 Archived 11 January 2023 at the Wayback Machine, pg. 129. Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, 2015. ISBN 9789814620833
  8. ^ "Suryadharma gets 6 years for haj scam". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 8 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  9. ^ Yulida Medistiara (2 July 2018). "Suryadharma Ali Pakai Putusan MK untuk Bukti di Sidang PK" (in Indonesian). Detick News. Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  10. ^ antaranews.com (31 July 2025). "Former religious affairs minister Suryadharma Ali passes away". Antara News. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
  11. ^ Supriatin (31 July 2025). "Jenazah Eks Menag Suryadharma Ali Dimakamkan di Ponpes Miftahul'Ulum Bekasi Siang ini" [Late Former Religious Minister Suryadharma Ali Buried at Pesantren Miftahul'Ulum Bekasi This Afternoon]. Liputan6 (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 September 2025.
  12. ^ Anshory, Wahyu Wachid (31 July 2025). "Terima Bintang Mahaputera, Eks Menag Suryadharma Ali Berhak Dimakamkan di TMP Kalibata" [Granted the Star of Mahaputera, Former Religious Minister Suryadharma Ali Has the Right to be Buried at TMP Kalibata]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 September 2025.