Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana
Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana | |
|---|---|
 Tutut Suharto in 2019 | |
| 24th Minister of Social Affairs | |
| In office 14 March 1998 – 21 May 1998 | |
| President | Suharto |
| Preceded by | Endang Kusuma Inten Soeweno |
| Succeeded by | Justika Baharsjah |
| Acting First Lady of Indonesia | |
| In role 28 April 1996 – 21 May 1998 | |
| President | Suharto |
| Preceded by | Siti Hartinah |
| Succeeded by | Hasri Ainun Habibie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Siti Hardiyanti Hastuti 23 January 1949 Djokjakarta, Indonesia |
| Political party | Berkarya |
| Other political affiliations | |
| Spouse |
Indra Rukmana (m. 1972) |
| Parents |
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| Relatives |
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| Alma mater | Trisakti University |
| Occupation |
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| Nickname | Mbak Tutut |
Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana (née Hastuti; born 23 January 1949), popularly known as Tutut Suharto, is an Indonesian businesswoman and politician. She is the first child (and eldest daughter) of Suharto, the second president of Indonesia. She is a former Minister of Social Affairs and a former member of the People's Consultative Assembly, representing Golkar from 1992 to 1998.
Early life
[edit]Tutut Suharto was born in Yogyakarta in 1949. She is the first child of Suharto and Siti Hartinah. At that time, her father was Commander of the Mataram Brigade (Wehrkreise III) in Yogyakarta with the rank of Lieutenant colonel. Tutut is also a descendant of Mangkunegara III from her mother's side.[1]
The name Tutut comes from her childhood nickname. At first, she was often called Tuti (short for Hastuti), but sometimes she did not respond when called. Her father humoured her with the sound of a train: Tut tut tut, which successfully grabbed her attention and made her laugh. Gradually this nickname stuck, becoming Tutut.[2][3]
Personal life
[edit]In 1972, Tutut married Indra Rukmana, son of businessman Edi Kowara Adiwinata. The wedding was held in Bogor Palace.[4] The couple have 4 children together.[5]
Career
[edit]Philanthropy
[edit]In 1986, she led the donations effort to flood victims in Padang Pariaman and Pasaman, West Sumatra.[6] In 1994, she was elected chairman of the Indonesian Red Cross Society. She served as chairman from 1994 to 1999.[7]
She is recently active in social activities under the Dharmais Foundation (Yayasan Dharmais). In 2019, the foundation organized a mass cataract operation for people living in underprivileged communities. Since its inception in 1976, the foundation has created a positive impact for 140,000 people.[8]
Business career
[edit]Tutut built part of her fortune as a major shareholder of the Citra Lamtoro Gung Group, with interests in more than 90 companies ranging from telecommunications to infrastructure, including tollway projects in Indonesia, Myanmar and the Philippines[9]
In 1991 she was elected Chairman of the Advisory Board of HISPI (Himpunan Santri Pengusaha Indonesia/Indonesian Santri Entrepreneurs Association), an association for muslim entrepreneurs.[10]
Political career
[edit]Tutut served as deputy chairperson of Golkar from 1993–98. Following the death of her mother in 1996, she acted in the capacity of first lady of Indonesia in official ceremonies. In addition, Suharto appointed her as Social Affairs Minister in March 1998 in his final cabinet.[11] During her time as Minister, she implemented a short-term free meal program where the government provided free meals to people who were laid off or experiencing food hardship. In addition, the Ministry of Social Affairs also developed a savings program (Takesra) and Business Credit program (Kukesra) for people who were recently unemployed.[12]
Following her father's resignation as president in May 1998, Golkar in July announced it had recalled Tutut, her brothers Bambang Trihatmodjo and Hutomo 'Tommy' Mandala Putra and Bambang's wife Halimah from the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).[13]
Golkar officials in 2008 said they would not object to Suharto's children, especially Tutut, rejoining the party's board, provided they were not involved in any outstanding legal cases.[14] In 2008, Golkar Deputy Secretary General Rully Chairul Anwar also noted that Tutut, Bambang Trihatmodjo and Titiek Suharto were still listed as Golkar members albeit as non-active members.[15]
Tutut planned to run for the presidency in the 2004 presidential election on the ticket of the Concern for the Nation Functional Party (PKPB).[16] However, since the party won only 2.1% of the popular vote in the 2004 general election (giving it just two seats in the House of Representatives), she was ineligible to run. At that time, political parties needed to receive at least 5% of the popular vote or 3% of seats in the DPR to field a presidential candidate. The election was ultimately won by former General Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, defeating incumbent President Megawati Sukarnoputri. In Indonesia's 2009 general election, PKPB won 1.4% of the popular vote, losing its two seats in the House of Representatives. In 2014, the party failed to qualify for the 2014 general election.[17]
Other activities
[edit]Tutut is known to be fond of writing songs and poems, which she has started doing since 1983. Some of her compositions uses the pseudonym "Diyanti R" (which is a shortened version of her name). This hobby was also strongly encouraged by her mother, Mrs Tien Soeharto.[18] As of 2018, she has composed over 120 songs and poems.[19]
Honours
[edit]
Star of Mahaputera, 4th Class (Indonesian: Bintang Mahaputera Pratama) (11 August 1997) [20]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ibu Tien Soeharto Keturunan Ningrat, Inilah Sosok Kakeknya, Seorang Raja, Dikenal Berjiwa Seni". TribunNews (in Indonesian). 5 August 2024. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ "Tahukah Anda, Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana Dipanggil Tutut". espos.id (in Indonesian). 5 September 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Asal Muasal Siti Hardijanti Rukmana Dipanggil Tutut". Bisnis.com (in Indonesian). 4 September 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Pernikahan Anak Presiden Soeharto". historia.id (in Indonesian). 2 May 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Inspirasi Nama Keempat Anak Tutut Soeharto, Penuh Doa Baik". IDN Times (in Indonesian). 1 October 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Menyerahkan Sumbangan". Tempo (in Indonesian). 14 June 1986. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ "Ketua Umum PMI dari Masa ke Masa Sejak Bung Hatta hingga Jusuf Kalla". Tempo (in Indonesian). 9 December 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ Eko Sutriyanto (12 April 2019). "Yayasan Dharmais Gelar Operasi Katarak dan Bibir Sumbing Gratis di NTT". Tribunnews.
- ^ Jeffrey A. Winters (18 April 2011). Oligarchy. Cambridge University Press. p. 12. ISBN 978-1-139-49564-6.
- ^ "Mbak tutut & hispi". Tempo. 16 March 1991. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ Friend, Theodore (July 2009). Indonesian Destinies. p. 325. ISBN 9780674037359.
- ^ "Arsip Foto "Kompas": Menilik Program Makan Gratis di Zaman Orde Baru". Kompas.id (in Indonesian). 11 March 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "Suharto's relatives recalled from people's assembly". 17 July 1998.
- ^ "Golkar Siap Tampung Tutut". 8 February 2008.
- ^ "Tutut, Titiek & Bambang Masih Anggota Golkar". 14 November 2008.
- ^ "Tutut may join presidential race". The Jakarta Post. 8 May 2004.
- ^ Tom Lansford (24 March 2015). Political Handbook of the World 2015. CQ Press. pp. 2794–. ISBN 978-1-4833-7155-9.
- ^ "Suka menulis lirik lagu". Tempo. 5 September 1987. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ "Resep Awet Muda Tutut Soeharto di Usia 69". Tempo. 9 June 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ Daftar WNI yang Mendapat Tanda Kehormatan Bintang Mahaputera tahun 1959 s.d. 2003 (PDF). Retrieved 19 December 2020.
Further reading
[edit]- (2004) Mbak Tutut : Hj. Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana : membangun bangsa menuju ketenteraman dan kesejahteraan rakyat. Jakarta: Institute for Justice and Peace