Profile Of Basuki Hadimuljono, Jokowi's Minister Who Entered The Vice Presidential Radar Ganjar Pranowo

YOGYAKARTA The figure of Basuki Hadimuljono is in the spotlight after his name was included in the vice presidential candidate (cawapres) market Ganjar Pranowo.

As is known, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, PDI-P Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto said that Basuki's name was included in the radar of Ganjar Pranowo's companion vice presidential candidate.

"It also appears that Mr. Basuki is the name of the Minister of PUPR," said Hasto at a press conference before starting the PDI-P National Working Meeting on the second day.

Hasto added that Basuki's name was proposed as a candidate for vice president because during his tenure as Minister of PUPR he was considered to have done positive work.

"Because of him, some from Aceh areas are progressing, Papua is progressing, Sumatra, Palembang is progressing due to infrastructure development. Then NTT is progressing," said Hasto.

So, what is the figure of Basuki Hadimuljono like? Check out the full information below.

Born in Surakarta, November 5, 1954, Basuki Hadimuljono is the fourth of eight children. Since childhood, Basuki has often moved from place to place. This is because his father is an Army soldier so he must follow any area where his father is assigned.

Basuki completed his first elementary and secondary school education in Palembang, South Sumatra. Before graduating from junior high school, Basuki moved to Papua and finished his education there to high school.

Furthermore, Basuki moved to Surabaya and completed his high school education at SMAN 5 Surabaya.

After graduating from high school, Basuki was accepted into the geological engineering of Gadjah Mada University (UGM). He won the title of engineer at the age of 25.

Next, Basuki was accepted as a civil servant at the Ministry of Public Works. After several years as a civil servant, he received a scholarship from the agency where Basuki worked to continue his studies.

When he was 35 years old, Basuki won the Master of Science, Civil Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering at the age of 38 from the State University of Colorado, United States.

After completing his study, Basuki returned to the country and continued his work at the Ministry of PUPR.

When he was a state servant at the Ministry of PUPR, Basuki was noted to have occupied important posts, ranging from the Head of the Research and Development Agency of the Ministry of Public Works for the period 2005-2007. The Inspector General of the Ministry of Public Works, to being the Director General of Spatial Planning at the Ministry of Public Works.

After more than 31 years of service, Basuki was appointed as Minister of Public Works and Public Housing in the Jokowi-JK Working Cabinet for the 2014-2019 period.

Because he showed positive performance, Basuki Hadimuljono was again trusted by Jokowi as Minister of PUPR for the Jokowi-Ma'ruf Amin Cabinet for the 2019-2024 period.

Adapted from the official website of the Ministry of PUPR, Basuki has several awards during his career in this agency, including:

In addition, Basuki was also given the mandate to carry out special national tasks, such as:

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