Profile of Andi Amran Sulaiman, long-time minister in Prabowo’s new cabinet
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman was one of the figures who was also summoned by Prabowo Subianto to his residence on Jalan Kertanegara, South Jakarta, Monday (14/10).
This summons aims to discuss the composition of the cabinet that will be promoted by Prabowo Subianto as elected President in the future government.
There was serious discussion regarding the agricultural sector and food self-sufficiency which was discussed at this meeting, this shows an indication that in the future Andi Amran will return to the position as Minister of Agriculture which he has been holding.
Andi Amran Sulaiman’s profile
Andi Amran Sulaiman is an important figure in Indonesia who is known as a successful entrepreneur and former Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia in the 2014-2019 period during the era of President Joko Widodo’s administration.
After his position ended, the man who was born in Bone, South Sulawesi on April 27 1968 was again trusted as Minister of Agriculture to replace Syahrul Yasin Limpo who was involved in a corruption case in October 2023.
Andi Amran is a figure who is known to have a strong academic and business background, especially in the fields of agriculture and agribusiness.
He is also known as the richest minister because of his role as a top official of the Tiran Group, a conglomerate company based in Makassar.
Educational background
Amran studied at Hasanuddin University (Unhas), Makassar, where he earned a bachelor’s to doctoral degree in agriculture.
He received a bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Agriculture, Unhas in 1993 and then continued his studies until completing a doctorate at the same university in 2003 and 2012.
This academic background makes him an expert in the field of agriculture, specializing in the science of plant pests and diseases.
Business career
Before entering the world of government, Amran started his career as an entrepreneur. In 1998, he founded Tiran Group, a company operating in the agribusiness, mining and trading sectors.
Thanks to his leadership, Tiran Group developed rapidly and became a conglomeration that has a large influence in the Sulawesi region and nationally.
Amran is also known as an innovator in the agribusiness sector. Through the Tiran Group, he has developed many agricultural products and created jobs for communities around his operational areas.
Apart from that, Tiran Group also contributes to efforts to increase national food security, especially through the development of strategic agricultural commodities.
Served as Minister of Agriculture
In 2014, President Joko Widodo appointed Amran Sulaiman as Minister of Agriculture in his cabinet.
During his tenure, Amran succeeded in bringing various breakthroughs in the agricultural sector, including efforts to increase food production, more efficient distribution of subsidized fertilizers, and the development of agricultural technology.
One of the important achievements was the increase in national rice production which managed to reach a surplus in several years, helping Indonesia reduce food imports significantly.
Amran also puts forward a firm approach in eradicating the food and fertilizer mafia, by initiating strict monitoring policies and cooperation with law enforcement authorities.
Under his leadership, the Ministry of Agriculture also supports agricultural modernization by providing farmers with wider access to technology, agricultural machinery and government assistance programs.
At the end of 2023, to be precise on October 25 2023, he was again entrusted with the position of Minister of Agriculture to replace Syahrul Yasin Limpo who was arrested for corruption.
Personal life and social contributions
Apart from his success in business and government, the third child of Andi B Sulaiman Dahlan is also known as a philanthropist. He is active in various social and philanthropic activities, especially in his home region, South Sulawesi.
Through the foundation he founded, namely ASS Fundation, Amran contributes to building educational infrastructure and providing scholarships for orphans and underprivileged children.
With a combination of educational background, business and strong political experience, Andi Amran Sulaiman remains one of the important figures in the development of Indonesia’s agribusiness sector and food security.
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