Palembang is the capital city of the Indonesian province of South Sumatra. The city proper covers 352.51 square kilometres on both banks of the Musi River in the eastern lowlands of southern Sumatra. It had a population of 1,668,848 at the 2020 Census;the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 1,729,546. Palembang is the second most populous city in Sumatra,after Medan,and the twelfth most populous city in Indonesia.
Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium,also known as Jakabaring Stadium,is a multi-purpose stadium located in Jakabaring Sport City complex in Palembang,South Sumatra,Indonesia. Holding 23,000 spectators.,the stadium is currently used mostly for football matches. The construction began in 2001 and finished in 2004 to host the 2004 Indonesia National Games. The stadium was initially named as Jakabaring stadium after the location of the stadium in southern outskirt of Palembang. However,later the stadium was renamed "Gelora Sriwijaya",to honor and celebrate the 7th—13th century Indonesian empire of Srivijaya. The Third Place Playoff of the 2007 AFC Asian Cup was held in this stadium. The football club Sriwijaya is based at the stadium.
Alex Noerdin is a former Governor of South Sumatra between 2008 and 2018.
The Palembang Mayoral Office,also known as Kantor Ledeng,is an office building in Palembang,South Sumatra,Indonesia,which is used as the seat of the municipal government of the city. It was built as a water tower with an office for the colonial government on the lower floors by the Dutch,and was later also used by Japanese authorities during the Japanese occupation of the city.
The South Sumatra Light Rail Transit,colloquially known as LRT Palembang or Palembang LRT,is an operational light rapid transit system in Palembang,South Sumatra,Indonesia which connects Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport and Jakabaring Sport City. It is the first practical modern light rail system to operate in Indonesia.
Harnojoyo is an Indonesian politician of the Democratic Party who is the current mayor of Palembang,South Sumatra. He was elevated into office following the arrest of his predecessor Romi Herton for bribery. He was initially elected as deputy with Herton as his running mate during the city's 2013 local elections. He ran in the simultaneous local elections of 2018,and was reelected.
The 2018 North Sumatra gubernatorial election took place on 27 June 2018 as part of the simultaneous local elections. It was held to elect the governor of North Sumatra along with their deputy,whilst members of the provincial council will be re-elected in 2019.
The 2018 Lampung gubernatorial election took place on 27 June 2018 as part of the simultaneous local elections in Indonesia. It was held to elect the governor of Lampung along with their deputy,whilst members of the provincial council will be re-elected in 2019.
The 2018 Papua gubernatorial election took place in Papua,Indonesia on 27 June 2018 as part of the simultaneous local elections. It was held to elect the governor of Papua along with their deputy,whilst members of the provincial council will be re-elected in 2019.
The 2018 South Sumatra gubernatorial election took place on 27 June 2018 as part of the simultaneous local elections. It was held to elect the governor of South Sumatra along with their deputy,whilst members of the provincial council will be re-elected in 2019.
Herman Deru is an Indonesian politician who is the governor of South Sumatra and formerly Regent of East Ogan Komering Ulu.
The 2018 East Kalimantan gubernatorial election took place on 27 June 2018 as part of the simultaneous local elections. It was held to elect the governor of East Kalimantan along with their deputy,whilst members of the provincial council will be re-elected in 2019.
Romi Herton was an Indonesian politician and businessman who served as the mayor of Palembang. He served actively between 2013 and 2014,and remained formally a mayor until 2015 when he was removed from his post. Before becoming mayor,he had been the deputy mayor for five years.
This page is a non-exhaustive list of individuals and organisations who endorsed individual candidates for the 2019 Indonesian presidential election. Politicians are noted with their party origin or political affiliation should they come from parties not part of the candidate's coalition. Celebrities are noted with their party origin should they have one. Years of office are accurate during the election day.
Mahyuddin Natimbul Same'a was an Indonesian politician and academic who served as the vice governor of South Sumatra from 2003 to 2008 and as governor of South Sumatra in 2008. Following his five-month tenure as governor,Mahyuddin later served as a member of the People's Representative Council from 2009 to 2014.
Percha Leanpuri was an Indonesian politician. A member of the Nasdem Party,she served on the People's Representative Council from 2019 to 2021 and the Regional Representative Council from 2009 to 2015. She was the daughter of Governor of South Sumatra Herman Deru.
Eddy Yusuf was an Indonesian politician. A member of the Democratic Party and later the People's Conscience Party,he served as Deputy Governor of South Sumatra from 2008 to 2013 and Regent of Ogan Komering Ulu from 2003 to 2008. He died in Baturaja on 8 March 2022,at the age of 66.
Syahrial Oesman is an Indonesian politician currently of the Nasdem Party who served as the governor of South Sumatra between 2003 and 2008 and previously as regent of Ogan Komering Ulu Regency between 2000 and 2003. After his gubernatorial term ended,he was convicted of bribery and was imprisoned for three years.
This page is a non-exhaustive list of notable individuals and organisations who endorsed individual candidates for the 2024 Indonesian presidential election. Politicians are noted with their party origin or political affiliation should they come from parties not part of the candidate's coalition. Celebrities are noted with their party origin should they have one.
Jialyka Maharani is an Indonesian politician who is among the elected members of the 2019–2024 Regional Representative Council (DPD) and the youngest member of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) from South Sumatra. Becoming the youngest senator elected for the 2019–2024 term,allowed her to receive media attention.
