IndonesiaRegional Representative Council (DPD)East Java · SurabayaMember of the Regional Representative Council of Indonesia
Lia Istifhama
Profile
Lia Istifhama is an Indonesian politician, academic, activist, and musician who serves as a Member of the Regional Representative Council (DPD RI) representing East Java. Born in Surabaya, she earned multiple degrees including a doctorate in Islamic Economics from Sunan Ampel State Islamic University. Known for her extensive involvement in social and religious organizations such as Nahdlatul Ulama and the Indonesian Ulema Council, she was elected as a senator in the 2024 legislative election with the highest vote count among non-incumbent female senators nationally.
Details
- Born
- 1984-02-12 · 42 years old
- Birth place
- Surabaya, Indonesia
- Education
- Universitas Airlangga; Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya
- Career
- Social activist, advocate, author, academic, and musician
