Profile of Muhamad Mardiono, Plt Ketum PPP entered Prabowo’s cabinet market
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Acting General Chair of the United Development Party (PPP) was one of the political figures invited by President-Elect Prabowo Subianto to his residence on Jalan Kertanegara, South Jakarta, on Tuesday (15/10/2024).
This summons raises questions considering that PPP itself became an opposition party during the 2024 presidential election and did not qualify for filling parliamentary seats in the Senayan DPR RI building.
However, after the presidential election, PPP changed direction to support the Prabowo-Gibran government. Mardiono himself revealed that he discussed the issue of poverty alleviation and food security with Prabowo during the summons.
However, he is still reluctant to reveal the position he will hold in the Prabowo-Gibran cabinet later. He completely handed over the decision regarding his position in the future government to Prabowo.
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Then, what is the figure of Muhamad Mardiono? Here’s his profile
Profile of Muhammad Mardiono
Born in Yogyakarta on July 11 1957, Muhamad Mardiono is an accomplished politician and entrepreneur who owns a number of companies operating in various sectors.
He serves as CEO and owner of several companies, such as PT Walle Jasa Pratama, PT Albantani Cipta Niaga, PT Bahari Caraka Sarana, PT Serang Asri Hotel, PT Cipta Niaga Internasional, and PT Buana Centra Swakarsa (BCS).
Apart from that, Mardiono also owns PT Bank Perkreditan Rakyat Syariah (BPRS) Muámalah which operates in the Cilegon, Serang and Tangerang areas.
In the world of politics, Mardiono was appointed as Acting General Chair (Plt) of the United Development Party (PPP) on September 5 2022.
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Previously, he served as Deputy General Chair of the PPP DPP and Chair of the Banten Province PPP Regional Leadership Council (DPW).
In 2017, PPP proposed that Mardiono run for governor of Banten, but he rejected the offer.
Mardiono has also served as a member of the Presidential Advisory Council for the 2019-2022 period.
In addition, he holds important positions at the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), where he served as Chair of the Banten Province Kadin Advisory Council from 2007 to 2017, as well as Chair of the Banten Province Kadin for Industry and Trade in the 2002-2007 period.
With long experience in the world of politics and business, Muhamad Mardiono continues to demonstrate his work as an influential figure in various sectors. His expertise in leading a number of companies, coupled with his track record in the political realm, makes him a figure to be reckoned with on the national stage.
Even though he was in the opposition in the 2024 presidential election, Mardiono’s move to now support the Prabowo-Gibran government shows his flexibility in adapting to political dynamics.
The decision regarding what role he will assume in the next government may not yet be revealed, but his contribution to poverty alleviation and food security is an indication that he will continue to play an active role in building the nation.
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Reporter: Raihan Fadilah
Editor: Suryanto
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