Imam Munandar
Imam Munandar | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Munandar as Governor of Riau | |
| Governor of Riau | |
| In office 2 October 1980 – 21 June 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Subrantas Siswanto |
| Succeeded by | Soeripto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 June 1927 Blitar, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | 21 June 1988 (aged 61) Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Indonesia |
| Branch/service | Indonesian Army |
| Rank | Major general |
Imam Munandar (15 June 1927 – 21 June 1988) was an Indonesian military officer who also served as the governor of Riau between 1980 and his death in 1988. He was primarily active within the Kodam V/Brawijaya, and was appointed as governor in 1980 following his predecessor's death. He secured his second term in 1985 despite local opposition, after his opponent was forced to resign his candidacy.
Early life
Munandar was born in Blitar on 15 June 1927, and graduated from a colonial elementary school (Hollandsch-Inlandsche School) in 1940. He completed middle school in 1943, although he obtained his high school diploma from a technical school in 1951.[1]
Career
Military
During the
In the aftermath of the
He continued to serve within Brawijaya until 1975, when he was assigned to become commander of the Papuan military area command, holding the post until 1980.[1] At the time, as a major general, he was considered to become a potential governor for Irian Jaya, but due to popular rejection the idea was shelved.[3] Afterwards, he was stationed at Tanjungpinang as part of an anti-smuggling operation.[4]
As governor
In 1980, the sitting governor of Riau, Subrantas Siswanto, died in office and Munandar was selected to replace him. He was sworn in as Governor on 2 October 1980. Munandar was a notoriously harsh talker, and had a tendency to scold his subordinates in public.[4][5] In his first two years in office, he had amicable relations with local Malay politicians in Riau.[6] He promoted the development of palm oil and coconut plantations, particularly in the province's coastal regions, in addition to continuing the development of the Batam project.[7] Later in his first term, however, Munandar's relationship with local politicians deteriorated as he became more temperamental.[6]
When Munandar was up for reelection in 1985, the central government in Jakarta had approved of his candidacy, despite the opposition of Riau's politicians. They sent a letter to President Suharto requesting Munandar not run for a second term, Suharto outright rejecting this request.
Personal life
Munandar was married to Sri Mujinab (d. 1983).[6]
References
- ^ a b c d e Pemilihan umum 1987 (in Indonesian). General Elections Commission. 1988. pp. 36–37.
- ^ ISBN 978-981-4881-01-2.
- ^ Asril, Zaili (2002). Tragedi Riau menegakkan demokrasi: peristiwa 2 September 1985 (in Indonesian). Panitia Peringatan 17 tahun "Peristiwa 2 September 1985". pp. 24–25.
- ^ a b c Asril 2002, pp. 160–162.
- ^ 40 tahun Angkatan Bersenjata Republik Indonesia: Masa pembangunan dan pemantapan ABRI (1965-1985) (in Indonesian). Indonesian National Armed Forces. 1985. p. 349.
- ^ a b c Asril 2002, p. 28.
- ^ Asril 2002, pp. 30–31.
- ^ Asril 2002, p. 36.
- ^ Asril 2002, pp. 39–40.
- ^ Asril 2002, p. 48.
- ^ Asril 2002, pp. 58–68.
- ^ Asril 2002, p. 70.
- ^ Mimbar kekaryaan ABRI (in Indonesian). Ministry of Defense. 1987. p. 73.
