Profile Of Bambang Suswantono Marines As Commissioner Of Pertamina, Here's His Action In The Military World

Bambang Suswantono (Wikimedia)

YOGYAKARTA - The figure of Lieutenant General TNI (Mar) (Ret.) Bambang Suswantono is in the spotlight after he was appointed as Commissioner of PT Pertamina. The appointment of Bambang was carried out by SOE Minister Erick Thohir through the General Meeting of Shareholders (GMS). So what is Bambang Suswantono's profile like and his track record?

Bambang Suswantono was appointed as Commissioner of Pertamina to replace Rida Mulyana who retired last June. Now Bambang is included in the ranks of the Pertamina board of commissioners led by Komut Basuki Tjahaja Purnama alias Ahok. Not only that, Bambang is currently also holding the position of Inspector General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources since July 31, 2023.

The appointment of Bambang Suswantono as Pertamina's commissioner certainly shocked many parties. Because Bambang is a retired officer whose experience is more in the military world. Bambang Suswantono's profile is also interesting to find out.

Bambang Suswantono is a figure who is quite respected and famous in the Indonesian military world. The man who was born on July 25, 1965, holds the status of a marine and retired from the TNI-AL. This 58-year-old man is known for his dedication to safeguarding the sovereignty of the people.

Bambang Suswantono is an alumnus of the Navy Academy (AAL) of the XXXII/1987. To equip his knowledge, Bambang also won the title of Bachelor of Law, Master of Law, and Applied Masters.

Before serving as TNI, Bambang Suswantono was assigned as the East Timor Hunting Task Force in 1995-1996. In addition, this high-ranking marine officer was also assigned to the 1991 Natuna Task Force, Battalion 7 Marines in Aceh 2004-2005.

In 2007, Bambang Suswantono held the position of Assistant Assistant Operations Assistant Commander. After that, he assumed the position of Commander of the Marine▁perjalananly-2 Regiment in 2007-2008. He also held other important positions, namely the Commander of the Marine Infantry-3 Brigade in 2011-2013, the Commander of the Seskoal Korsis in 2013 Pangarmabar Expert Staff, and the Regiment Commander in 2013-2014.

Bambang Suswantono also held a classy position in the TNI. He held the position of Commander of the Presidential Security Forces (Paspampres) in 2016-2017, the Marine Corps in 2017-2018, Assistant for Maritime Potential (Aspotmar) Kasal in 2018-2020, Commander General of the TNI Academy in 2020, and Inspector General of the 20th TNI in 2020-2023.

Bambang Suswantono has also been tasked with becoming Paspampres as Danden Matan and Danden Pamsus Group A Paspampres. He has also developed the mandate as Deputy Commander of Paspampres in 2014-2016. Furthermore, as of May 20, 2016 he was appointed Commander of Paspampres.

However, Bambang was removed from the position of Commander of the Marine Kavari-2 Regiment for making a mistake while leading the Indonesian Independence Anniversary ceremony at the Merdeka Palace. He was later transferred to become a lecturer at Seskoal. As a lecturer, Bambang served well and made many contributions.

Based on the State Administrators Wealth Report (LHKPN) page, Bambang Suswantono is known to have assets of IDR 10.9 billion in the report on March 13, 2023.

Bambang Suswanto's wealth comes from various assets ranging from land, vehicles, to other movable assets. Bambang has building and land assets worth IDR 6.1 billion. He also owns four cars and two motorcycles with a total value of IDR 1.9 billion. Bambang also keeps other movable prices worth IDR 138 million and has cash equivalent to cash worth IDR 2.6 billion.

That is the review of Bambang Suswantono's profile as appointed as Commissioner of Pertamina. Bambang currently also serves as Inspector General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and has had another mandate as Acting Director General of Mineral and Coal since September 1, 2023.

Stay up to date with the latest domestic and other overseas news on VOI. You present the latest and most updated nationally and internationally.