JAKARTA - The name Wury Estu Handayani caught the attention of many people when her husband, Ma'ruf Amin was appointed Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, on 20 October 2019.
The woman who was born on March 6, 1975, married Ma'ruf Amin when she was 39 years old.
When Ma'ruf Amin married at the Sunda Kelapa Mosque, Jakarta, March 31, 2014, Wury was a widow because her previous husband, Bangsdin M Noor died in 2012. She married her first husband on April 14, 1999 and has two children.
Meanwhile, Ma'ruf Amin is also a widower, after his first wife Hj Siti Huriyah passed away on October 22, 2013 at the age of 67 due to liver disease.
Ma'ruf, who was born on March 11, 1943 in Banten, married Wury at the age of 75. Seeing this, the age difference between the two is far apart, namely 32 years.
Profile of Ma'ruf Amin's wifeBefore marrying Ma'ruf Amin, Wury studied at the Dental Health Academy, Poltekes, Ministry of Health, Republic of Indonesia.
She has also worked as a dental nurse at a Pasar Minggu community health center, South Jakarta.
If dissected more deeply, the word 'Wury' has the back meaning, 'Estu' means really, and 'Handayani' means giving support. So, the meaning of the name Wury Estu Handayani is someone who really provides support from behind.
The meaning of the name Wury Estu Handayani reminds us for a moment about the slogan coined by Ki Hajar Dewantara, "Tut Wuri Handayani" which means "behind (an educator) must be able to provide encouragement".
Interesting facts about Ma'ruf Amin's wifeCompiled by VOI from various sources, there are a number of interesting facts related to the wife of Vice President Ma'ruf Amin, Wury Estu Wulandari, including:
1. The 'victim' of matchmaking
In a way, Wury is a "victim" of matchmaking. His marriage to Ma'ruf Amin began with an introduction that was bridged by Kiai Hidayat, Wury's boss and Ma'ruf Amin's best friend.
After a very brief act of tawuf, the two felt compatible with each other and decided to get married.
It should be noted that after Ma'ruf Amin's first wife, Hj Huriah passed away, Ma'ruf did not want to cross the household for the second time.
However, due to the pressure of her children, who felt that she could not bear to see her father live in solitude after the death of her soulmate, she finally got married, and made her choice on Wury Estu Wulandari.
Their wedding ceremony at the Sunda Kelapa Mosque courtyard was witnessed by Chairul Tanjung, Muhaimin Iskandar, Jusuf Kala, Hatta Rajasa and a number of other figures.
2. 32 years adrift
Wury is currently 46 years old. Meanwhile, the husband is 78 years old. Wury is 32 years younger than Ma'ruf Amin.
Even though there is quite a difference in age, Wury and Ma'ruf often look intimate. On his personal Instagram account, Vice President Ma'ruf Amin has uploaded several times with his wife.
3. Being a single mother for 2 years
Wury had lived as a single mother for two years before marrying Ma'ruf Amin. Wury who comes from Serang already has 2 daughters.
4. Look stylish
Wury's dress was the same as the wives of other kiai, namely polite and graceful with a hijab covering his head. He also did not hesitate to match with other suits.
This was seen when Wury accompanied Ma'ruf Amin at the inauguration of the President and Vice President for the 2019-2024 period on October 20, 2019.
At that time, Wury wore a long kebaya to a white lutu with brocade details and prominent button accents. This makes Wury look more casual.
Paired with brown Nusantra cloth mixed with mint hiau matched with a rectangular scarf and silver broach. To sweeten the appearance, he is carrying a black clutch.
5. Promote gender equality
Wury Estu Handayani once said that women are half the strength of Indonesia's human resources. Therefore, it is only fitting that women and men have the same opportunity to take on the roles and benefits of development.
This was conveyed by Wury during a speech at the Peak of the 2020 Mother's Day Commemoration which was held virtually on December 22.
According to Wury, the lack of gender inequality is still very real due to social construction which is heavily influenced by patriarchal culture. As a result of this social construction, women have become marginalized in various aspects of development.
If the gap between women and men can be reduced, Wury said, Indonesia's human resources will become even stronger. As national development is aimed at improving the welfare of society without exception.
He added that human resource development is also aimed at regardless of ethnicity, religion, race and background.
"Progress for women is not only useful for women, but also for all Indonesian society," he said.
Wury said the success of women in supporting the progress of the nation was very real, even before Indonesia's independence. Women risk their lives on the battlefield and advocate for the advancement of their people and nation.
"Starting from soldiers, politicians, academics, health workers, to housewives; Women work hand in hand with men to bring the Indonesian nation to the door of independence, ”he said.
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