List of presidential spokespersons of Indonesia

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A presidential spokesman or Spokesperson is an official appointment by the president given to an individual who serves to convey official comments on behalf of the president. [1]

In Indonesia, a presidential spokesman was appointed for the first time during the era of President Abdurrahman Wahid.

List of the Presidential Spokesperson of the Republic of Indonesia ;

NameCabinetStart PositionEnd of OfficeNote
Sukarjo Wiryopranoto Presidential Cabinet August 19, 1945November 14, 1945State Spokesman
Moerdiono Fifth Development Cabinet
Sixth Development Cabinet
March 21, 1988March 16, 1998Minister of State Secretary
Saadillah Mursjid Seventh Development Cabinet March 16, 1998May 21, 1998Minister of State Secretary
Dewi Fortuna Anwar Development Reform Cabinet May 21, 1998October 20, 1999Assistant of State Secretary Minister
Wimar Witoelar (Chief)
Adhie Massardi
Yahya Cholil Staquf
Wahyu Muryadi
National Unity Cabinet October 26, 1999July 23, 2001
There was no Spokesperson Mutual Assistance Cabinet August 10, 2001October 20, 2004
Dino Patti Djalal
Andi Mallarangeng
First United Indonesia Cabinet October 21, 2004October 20, 2009
Dino Patti Djalal
Julian Aldrin Pasha
Second United Indonesia Cabinet October 22, 2009October 20, 2014 [2] [3]
Johan Budi Working Cabinet January 12, 2016September 13, 2019
Fadjroel Rachman Onward Indonesia Cabinet October 21, 2019August 26, 2021

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