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Megawati Sukarnoputri
Becoming Indonesia’s first woman president.
Presidency · Anti-corruption law
- Born
- 23 January 1947
- Birthplace
- Indonesia
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Megawati Sukarnoputri is an Indonesian politician who served as president from 2001 to 2004. The daughter of Sukarno, she became an opposition figure before rising through the post-Suharto political system.
Early life
Family
Grew up as a daughter of President Sukarno and Fatmawati.
Study
Attended university courses in agriculture and psychology without completing a degree.
Career
- 1987
Parliament
Entered national parliamentary politics.
- 1993
Party leader
Became leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party.
- 1999
Vice president
Took office under Abdurrahman Wahid.
- 2001
President
Succeeded Wahid after his removal.
- 2004
Election defeat
Lost Indonesia’s first direct presidential election.
Public office and reforms
Presidency
Led the country during its democratic transition.
Anti-corruption law
Her administration established the legal basis for the KPK.
Constitutional Court
A new court began operating during her presidency.
Beyond work
Gardening
Has maintained a longstanding interest in plants and gardening.
Family
Her daughter Puan Maharani also entered national politics.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Biography and career evidence ↗Photo: National Information Agency Republic of Indonesia. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
