Mahyeldi Ansharullah
Profile
Mahyeldi Ansharullah is an Indonesian politician currently serving as the Governor of West Sumatra. A member of the Prosperous Justice Party, he previously served as the Mayor of Padang from 2014 to 2021 and as its deputy mayor. Throughout his career, he has focused on infrastructure development, hygiene, and the integration of Quranic studies into public education. Known for his conservative stance on social issues, he has actively opposed LGBT rights and promoted programs aimed at moral reform within his jurisdiction.
Details
- Born
- 1966-12-25 · 59 years old
- Birth place
- Bukittinggi, Indonesia
- Education
- Andalas University
- Career
- Becak driver (father's occupation), Islamic daʿwah activist
