Harry Azhar Azis
Harry Azhar Azis | |
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People's Representative Council | |
2004–2014 | Golkar |
Other roles | |
1983–1986 | Chairman of the Executive Council of Muslim Students' Association |
2017–2021 | Member of the Audit Board of Indonesia |
Personal details | |
Born | Tanjungpinang, Riau (now Riau Islands), Indonesia | 25 April 1956
Died | 18 December 2021 Jakarta, Indonesia | (aged 65)
Citizenship | Indonesian |
Political party | Golkar |
Spouse | Amanah Abdulkadir |
Children | Mina Azhar Hanifah Azhar Ibrahim Azhar |
Alma mater | University of Oregon Oklahoma State University–Stillwater |
Occupation | Politician |
Harry Azhar Azis (25 April 1956 – 18 December 2021) was an Indonesian politician.
Biography
Harry Azhar Azis was a legislator in the
Azis led significant contributions as a representative. In 2010, he was one of the first Indonesian legislators to suggest a bridge between
Azis lobbied to the Ministry of Finance (Indonesia) to allocate a specific budget for Indonesians who wish to pursue graduate education. His efforts succeeded to what is now known as Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan. [4] His passion for education and bringing welfare to the people came from his father's wishes for his son to pursue education and improve his future.[5]
Azis received his undergraduate degree from Sekolah Tinggi Manajemen Industri, Departemen Perindustrian RI, Jakarta in 1985. He later received his master's degree from
Harry Azhar Azis was an active leader in the growth of Indonesia. During his undergraduate years, Azis was entrusted to lead the Muslim Students' Association (Indonesia)(Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam), through 1983-1986. He was an active critic of the New Order (Indonesia). He remained active in the organization, being an active member of Majelis Nasional Korp Alumni HMI in 2017-2022.
Azis's background made him one of the economic experts of the Indonesian government. He received the Star of Mahaputera for his contributions to Indonesia on August, 15th 2019.[6]
Azis passed away on 18 December 2021, at the age of 65[7] and is buried in National Heroes Cemetery.[8]
References
- ^ Kabar Duka: Politis Senior Golkar dan Eks Ketua BPK Harry Azhar Azis Meninggal Dunia(in Indonesian). Tribun News, 18 December 2021.
- ISBN 9789793780856
- ISBN 9789814663397
- ^ Mengenal Sosok Almarhum Harry Azhar Azis Mantan Ketua Banggar DPR RI Pemrakarsa Beasiswa LPDP(in Indonesian). Edisi.co.id, 20 December 2021.
- ^ Mengenang Harry Azhar Azis: Ikhlas, Sabar, dan Kerja Keras(in Indonesian). Edisi.co.id, 26 December 2021.
- ^ Jokowi Akan Anugerahkan Bintang Mahaputra dan Bintang Jasa in Daftar Penerimanya(in Indonesian). Merdeka, 15 August 2019
- ^ Anggota BPK Harry Azhar Azis Meninggal Dunia (in Indonesian). Kompas, 18 December 2021.
- ^ Prosesi Pemakaman Harry Azhar Azis Berjalan Khidmat(in Indonesian). RCTIplus, 19 December 2021.