Yusril Ihza Mahendra
Profile
Yusril Ihza Mahendra is an Indonesian lawyer, politician, and academic currently serving as the Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correction in President Prabowo Subianto's Red and White Cabinet. A prominent figure in Indonesian politics, he founded the Crescent Star Party (PBB) in 1998 and served as its leader for many years. Throughout his extensive career, he has held several high-level government positions, including Minister of Justice and Human Rights and State Secretary. Known for his background in philosophy and law, he previously worked as a speechwriter for presidents Suharto and B. J. Habibie and has been a significant voice in debates regarding the Indonesian Constitution and the role of Islamic law in the nation's legal framework.
Details
- Born
- 1956-02-05 · 70 years old
- Birth place
- Manggar, Belitung, Indonesia
- Education
- University of Indonesia, University of Punjab, University of Science Malaysia
- Career
- Lawyer, Academic, Speechwriter for President Suharto
