MPR Chair Admits Akbar Tanjung Mentor And Best Political Teacher

The "National Activist Maestro" award by the National Activist Forum (FAN) for Akbar Tanjung (Between)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly Bambang Soesatyo emphasized that national figure Akbar Tanjung is the best political mentor and teacher in Indonesia.

"Bang Akbar is the best political mentor and teacher, who does not hesitate to provide input, advice, and advice to his juniors," said Bamsoet, Bambang Soesatyo's nickname, at the parliament complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Sunday, May 19.

Bamsoet revealed that Akbar Tanjung is a complete and plenary figure, both as an activist, as a politician, as a government figure, and as a person. In fact, Akbar Tanjung did not hesitate to give pocket money and help activists.

As an activist, he said, Akbar Tanjung has a wealth of experience in organizing on campus and off campus. This has forged Akbar Tanjung's character as an egalitarian figure and has a leadership spirit.

Akbar's experience includes the Indonesian Student Action Association (KAMMI), Laskar Ampera Arief Rahman Hakim, Student Organization (Student Secretariat, Student Council, and Student Consultative Assembly), the Islamic Student Association (HMI), the Cipayung Group, the Indonesian National Youth Committee (KNPI), to the Indonesian Youth Renewal Force (AMPI).

Akbar also has experience holding various strategic positions, including as Minister of State Youth and Sports, Minister of State Public Housing, Minister of State Housing and Settlements, and Minister of State Secretary.

As a politician, according to Bamsoet, Akbar is a tough and tough figure, who is respected and respected by fellow politicians. The twists and turns of travel and political careers with all their dynamics have been passed very well, ranging from functionaries to becoming chairmans of the Golkar Party, then from members of parliament to serving as Chairman of the DPR RI.

Previously, national political figure Akbar Tanjung was awarded the "National Activist Maestro" award by the National Activists Forum (FAN) in an activity entitled Tribute to Akbar Tandjung at the parliament complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Sunday.

"The track record that makes us proud is because of his dedication, his contribution, Bang Akbar to shape our national history at least in the last 50 years," said FAN Chairman Bursah Zarnubi.