Ali Baal Masdar

• M. Yusuf Tuali (2004–2008)
• Nadjamuddin Ibrahim (2009–2014)

Ali Baal Masdar
Governor of West Sulawesi
In office 12 May 2017 –12 May 2022
Preceded by	Hasyim Manggabarani
Succeeded by	Andi Ibrahim Masdar
Personal details
Born	Ali Baal (1960-05-29) 29 May 1960 (age 65) Makassar, South and Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
Citizenship	Indonesian
Political party	Golkar (since 2019)
Other political affiliations	Gerindra (until 2019)
Spouse	Andi Ruskati Radjab
Relations	Andi Ibrahim Masdar (brother)
Children	2
Parents	Andi Masdar Pasmar (father) Andi Suryani Pasilong (mother)
Alma mater	STIA LAN-RI Ujung Pandang Hasanuddin University
Occupation	Politician

Ali Baal Masdar is an Indonesian politician. He is the former governor of West Sulawesi province from 2017 to 2022, and the regent of Polewali Mandar Regency. ^[1]

Masdar's election experienced several problems. Thousands of ballots were damaged in the weeks leading up to the election, necessitating their reprinting. Weather conditions raised concerns about the polls being inaccessible, and constituencies in mountainous areas presented transportation challenges for ballot delivery. ^[2] Due to fears of civil unrest during the public counting of ballots, the province dispatched several hundred police officers to the polls, though quick counts had already demonstrated Masdar's victory by then. ^[3]

References

1. Hopes fade after Indonesia crash. BBC News, 2 January 2007. Accessed 18 September 2017.
2. Andi Hajramurni, Thousands of ballots in West Sulawesi damaged. Jakarta Post, 27 January 2017. Accessed 18 September 2017.
3. Andi Hajramurni, Security heightened to anticipate post-election unrest in West Sulawesi. Jakarta Post, 17 February 2017. Accessed 18 September 2017.