List of Indonesians

• Arief Budiman, sociologist, brother of Soe Hok Gie, professor at the University of Melbourne, formerly at Satya Wacana Christian University • Azyumardi Azra • Djoehana Wiradikarta • Firmanzah • Florentinus Gregorius Winarno, food scientist • Jawahir Thontowi • Leo Suryadinata • Luthfi Assyaukanie • Ong Hok Ham, one of the leading experts on Indonesian history during the 19th century Dutch colonial rule • Pantur Silaban • Samaun Samadikun • Sunaryati Hartono • Winai Dahlan, founder Director of the Halal Science Center Chulalongkorn University • Yohanes Surya == Arts and entertainment ==

Arts • Affandi • Asep Sunandar Sunarya • Basuki Abdullah • Kartika Affandi-Koberl • Marina Joesoef, painter and photographer • Raden Saleh • Tio Tjay • Desmonda Cathabel, West End Performer Dance • Freya Jayawardana, singer and dancer • Gusmiati Suid (1942–2001), choreographer • Nun Zairina (1932–2007), dancer, actress, model, and dance instructor Film • Oka Antara, actor • Abimana Aryasatya, actor and film producer • Acha Septriasa, actress • Asrul Sani, writer, poet and screenwriter • Ateng, actor, comedian • Barry Prima, actor • Bing Slamet, actor • Bunga Citra Lestari, actress, singer • Camelia Malik, actress • Chelsea Islan, actress • Christine Hakim, actress • Deddy Mizwar, actor and film director • Dian Sastrowardoyo, actress • Famke Janssen (quarter-Indonesian) • Garin Nugroho, film director • Ian Gouw, Chinese-Indonesian descent Hong Kong actor and model • Iko Uwais, actor • Imelda Therinne, actress • Jajang C. Noer, actress • Joe Taslim, actor • Joko Anwar, film director • Julie Estelle, actress • Julyana Soelistyo, American stage and film actress • Laudya Cynthia Bella, actress • Lo Lieh, Indonesian-born Hong Kong actor • Meriam Bellina, actress • Mimi Mariani, actress • Nadia Saphira, actress, model, lawyer • Nia Dinata, film director • Nicholas Saputra, actor • Nirina Zubir, actress, presenter • Nora Samosir (half-Indonesian), Singaporean actress • Pierre Coffin (half Indonesian), French co-director of Despicable Me • Prisia Nasution, actress • Rano Karno, actor, politician • Revalina Sayuthi Temat, actress • Reza Rahadian, actor • Rianti Cartwright, actress, presenter • Ruth Pelupessy, actress • Sjumandjaja, director, screenwriter, and actor • Soekarno M. Noer, actor • Sophan Sophiaan, actor • Sophia Latjuba (half-Indonesian), actress • Suzzanna, actress • Tania Gunadi, actress • Timo Tjahjanto, director, producer, writer • Tio Pakusadewo, actor • Titi Kamal, actress • Titi Rajo Bintang, actress, drummer • Titien Sumarni, actress and producer • Tuti Indra Malaon, actress • Tora Sudiro, actor • Usmar Ismail, film director • Wim Umboh, film director Music • Stephen Tong, pastor, music director and principal conductor, Indonesian evangelist. • Eunice Tong, Indonesian Women Conductor, Conductor of Jakarta Simfonia Orchestra, Main Conductor of G20 Bali Summit in 2022 • Rebecca Tong, Indonesian Women Conductor, First Prize Winner of the inaugural La Maestra competition in 2020, held in Paris • Daniel Adams-Ray, Swedish rapper, singer of Indonesian descent • Ebiet G. Ade, country singer • Wisnu Witono Adhi, Norwegian Idol finalist • Afgan, pop singer • Vidi Aldiano, singer • Joey Alexander, pianist • Ahmad Albar, rock singer • Haddad Alwi, nasheed singer • Amara, singer-songwriter • Tiara Andini, singer, runner up Indonesian Idol season 10 • Raisa Andriana, singer • Anggun • Ian Antono, guitarist, songwriter • Anan Anwar (half-Indonesian) • Joni Anwar (half-Indonesian) • Nicky Astria, singer • Nicole Zefanya (Niki), singer • Nike Ardilla, singer • Nowela Elizabeth Auparay, winner of the seventh season of Indonesian Idol, singer • Carmit Bachar (quarter-Indonesian), singer • Michelle Branch (quarter-Indonesian), singer, musician • Adia Chan, Chinese-Indonesian Hong Kong actress, singer, model, and spokesperson • Rich Brian, rapper • Chrisye • Inul Daratista, dangdut singer • Rumi Haitami, singer-songwriter • Dewiq, singer-songwriter • Ahmad Dhani, rock musician • Angger Dimas, DJ • Hetty Koes Endang • Maia Estianty • Iwan Fals, singer • Glenn Fredly, pop R&B singer-songwriter • Giring Ganesha • Melly Goeslaw, singer-songwriter • Erwin Gutawa • Gita Gutawa, singer-songwriter, actress • Eduardus Halim, American pianist of Chinese-Indonesian descent • Berlian Hutauruk • Rhoma Irama, dangdut singer-songwriter • Nazril Irham, singer, vocalist of Noah • Audy Item • Mulan Jameela, singer • Januarisman, winner of the fifth season of Indonesian Idol, rock singer • Iwa K, rapper • Lala Karmela • Tonny Koeswoyo • Krisdayanti, singer • Lee Kum-Sing, classical pianist • Indra Lesmana, jazz pianist • Reza Ningtyas Lindh, Swedish Idol finalist • Fatin Shidqia Lubis, winner of the first season of X Factor Indonesia • A. T. Mahmud • Dougy Mandagi, vocals and guitar with The Temper Trap • Gesang Martohartono, Keroncong composer, songwriter of the famous song "Bengawan Solo" • Jessica Mauboy, runner-up of the fourth season of Australian Idol, Australian r&b singer of Indonesian descent • Once Mekel • Poppy Mercury, singer • Agnez Mo, R&B singer and dancer • Frans Mohede, singer • Mike Mohede, winner of the second season of Indonesian Idol, soul and gospel singer • Addie MS • Fariz Rustam Munaf • Sherina Munaf, actress, singer-songwriter • Taco Ockerse, singer • Vina Panduwinata • Eric Papilaya, Eurovision Song Contest 2007 representative of Austria • Dewi Persik • Indah Dewi Pertiwi • Broery Pesulima, singer-songwriter • Titiek Puspa, singer-songwriter, actress • Rainych • Bebi Romeo, singer-songwriter • Rossa, singer • Darian Sahanaja, singer-songwriter • Ruth Sahanaya, singer • Daniel Sahuleka (half-Indonesian), musician and singer • Badut Salamun, singer, clown, social media personality • Isyana Sarasvati • Citra Scholastika • Elfa Secioria • Shae, singer • Yuni Shara, singer • Putri Ayu Silaen, soprano singer • Wibi Soerjadi, pianist • Sandhy Sondoro, singer • Raden Ajeng Srimulat, Keroncong singer and comedian • Dira Sugandi, jazz singer • Elvy Sukaesih • Mbah Surip, reggae singer • Aubrey Suwito, Malaysian pianist, keyboardist, songwriter of Indonesian descent • Terry, singer • Ayu Tingting, dangdut singer • Goh Soon Tioe (quarter-Indonesian), key player in the development of classical music for post-war Singapore • Titi DJ, singer • Joy Tobing, winner of the first season of Indonesian Idol, singer • Trie Utami, jazz singer • Alex Van Halen (quarter-Indonesian), member of the rock group Van Halen • Eddie Van Halen (quarter-Indonesian), member of the rock group Van Halen • Armand Van Helden (quarter Indonesian), DJ • Hendry Wijaya, pianist • Kuei Pin Yeo, pianist • Wayan Yudane, gangsa player and an exponent of Balinese music in New Zealand • Catalina Yue (quarter-Indonesian), Canadian-American actress, singer • Yura Yunita, singer Television • Raffi Ahmad, actor, presenter, TV personality, comedian • Rachel Amanda, actress • Sutan Amrull, American-Indonesian TV personality, makeup artist, drag performer • Lulu Antariksa (half-Indonesian), American actress, singer • Tukul Arwana, host of talk show Bukan Empat Mata • Indy Barends, presenter • Basuki, member of traditional comedy group Srimulat • Indra Birowo, actor, comedian • Billy Chong, actor • Sandra Dewi, actress, TV personality • Dorce Gamalama, trans woman pop singer, actress, presenter, and comedian • Mark-Paul Gosselaar (quarter-Indonesian), American actor • Tania Gunadi, American actress of Chinese-Indonesian descent • Donna Harun (half-Indonesian), actress, presenter, TV personality • Dude Harlino, actor • Jojon, comedian • Kristin Kreuk (half-Indonesian), Canadian actress • Daniel Mananta, presenter • Marshanda, actress, singer • Amelia Natasha, presenter • Soimah Pancawati, traditional singer and performer, comedian • Julia Perez, comedian, actress, singer • Nia Ramadhani, actress, socialite • Olla Ramlan, actress, presenter, socialite, TV personality • Feni Rose, presenter • Evan Sanders, actor, presenter • Alyssa Soebandono, actress • Benyamin Sueb, actor, comedian, film director and singer • Sule, comedian • Alin Sumarwata (half-Indonesian), Australian actress • Shireen Sungkar, actress • Olga Syahputra, comedian • Syahrini, TV personality, singer, socialite • Aliando Syarief, actor • Mikha Tambayong, actress, model • Chelsea Olivia Wijaya (half-Indonesian), actress • Nikita Willy, actress • Rini Wulandari, winner of the fourth season of Indonesian Idol, singer • Tantowi Yahya, presenter • Rissanda Putri Tuarissa, actress and member of JKT48 == Business and economics ==

Business people • Aburizal Bakrie • Ciputra • Erick Thohir • Setiawan Djody • Batara Eto • Rachman Halim • Michael Bambang Hartono • Robert Budi Hartono • Bob Hasan • Dahlan Iskan • Abdul Latief • Prajogo Pangestu • Probosutedjo • Raam Punjabi • James Riady • Mochtar Riady • Bob Sadino • Sudono Salim (Liem Sioe Liong) • Anthoni Salim (Liem Hong Sien) • Michael Joseph Sampoerna • Putera Sampoerna • Jaka Singgih • Martua Sitorus • William Soeryadjaya • Tommy Suharto • Jaya Suprana • Djoko Susanto • Sehat Sutardja • Tan Khoen Swie • Dato Sri Tahir • Chairul Tanjung • Hary Tanoesoedibjo • Sukanto Tanoto • Sandiaga Salahudin Uno • Jusuf Wanandi (Liem Bian Kie) • Eka Tjipta Widjaja • Fuganto Widjaja • Tomy Winata • Surya Wonowidjojo • Susilo Wonowidjojo Business executives • Karen Agustiawan • Betti Alisjahbana • Rinaldi Firmansyah • Ibnu Sutowo Economists • Armida Alisjahbana, State Minister for National Development Planning (2009-2014) • J. Soedradjad Djiwandono, Governor of Bank of Indonesia (1993-1998) • Sumitro Djojohadikusumo, Minister of Industry and Trade (1950-1951) and Minister of Finance (1952-1953) • Kwik Kian Gie, Coordinating Minister for Economics and Finance (1999-2000) • Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Minister of Finance (2016–present) and Managing Director of the World Bank Group (2010-2016) • Agus Martowardojo, Minister of Finance (2010-2013) and Governor of Bank of Indonesia (2013) • Darmin Nasution, Governor of Bank of Indonesia (2010-2013) • Widjojo Nitisastro, Coordinating Minister for Economics, Finance and Industry (1973-1983) • Mari Pangestu, Minister of Trade (2004-2011) • Radius Prawiro, Governor of Bank of Indonesia (1966-1968), Minister of Trade (1973-1983), Minister of Finance (1983-1988) • Rizal Ramli, Coordinating Minister for Economics (2000-2001) and Minister of Finance (2001) • Syahril Sabirin, Governor of Bank Indonesia (1999-2003) • Emil Salim • Hadi Soesastro, economist and political scientist (international relations) • Syahrir, Economic Adviser in the Council of Presidential Advisers of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (2007-2008) • Gita Wirjawan, Minister of Trade (2011-2014) and the founder of Ancora Group and Ancora Foundation ==Crime==

• Reynhard Sinaga, serial rapist and most prolific rapist in English legal history • Sundarti Supriyanto, domestic maid and victim of maid abuse who killed her abusive employer Angie Ng in Singapore, and also Ng's daughter Crystal Poh • Daryati, Indonesian maid sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her employer Seow Kim Choo in Singapore • Purwanti Parji, Indonesian maid who killed her employer’s mother-in-law Har Chit Heang • Juminem and Siti Aminah, two Indonesian maids responsible for the killing of their employer Esther Ang • Dewi Sukowati, who was jailed for killing her Singaporean employer Nancy Gan in 2014 • Barokah, who was jailed for life for killing her employer Wee Keng Wah in 2005 == Fashion ==

Fashion designers • Anne Avantie • Sebastian Gunawan • Didit Hediprasetyo • Asha Smara Darra • Obin • Tex Saverio • Auguste Soesastro • Iwan Tirta • Biyan Wanaatmadja Fashion models • Mesty Ariotedjo, medical doctor, harpist, model and socialite • Ayu Gani, winner of ''Asia's Next Top Model'' (cycle 3) • Nadya Hutagalung (half-Indonesian), model • Luna Maya, model, actress • Jodi Ann Paterson (half-Indonesian), Playboy Playmate • Manohara Odelia Pinot • Mariana Renata (half-Indonesian), model Pageant winners Puteri Indonesia (Miss Indonesia Universe) • Nadine Ames (2011) • Frederika Alexis Cull (2019) • Nadine Chandrawinata (2005) • Artika Sari Devi (2004) • Elvira Devinamira (2014) • Whulandary Herman (2013) • Agni Kuswardono (2006) • Maria Selena Nurcahya (2009) • Putri Raemawasti (2007) • Qory Sandioriva (2010) • Zivanna Letisha Siregar (2008) • Kezia Warouw (2016) Miss Indonesia (Miss Indonesia World) • Sandra Angelia (2008) • Kristania Virginia Besouw (2006) • Imelda Fransisca (2005) • Karenina Sunny Halim (2009) • Maria Harfanti (2015) • Vania Larissa (2013) • Asyifa Latief (2010) • Ines Putri (2012) • Kamidia Radisti (2007) • Maria Asteria Sastrayu Rahajeng (2014) • Astrid Yunadi (2011) Miss Indonesia Earth • Annisa Ananda Nusyirwan (2014) • Nita Sofiani (2013) Miss Indonesia International • Kevin Lilliana Miss International 2017 • Jolene Marie Cholock-Rotinsulu (2019) • Chintya Fabyola (2015) • Reisa Kartikasari (2011) • Marisa Sartika Maladewi (2013) • Liza Elly Purnamasari (2012) • Elfin Rappa (2014) == Journalism and writing ==

• Djamaluddin Adinegoro, journalist in the colonial era • Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana • Svida Alisjahbana, President and CEO of Femina Magazine • Desi Anwar • Rosihan Anwar, founder of Siasat magazine and Pedoman newspaper • Iksaka Banu • Thio Tjin Boen, writer of Malay-language fiction and a journalist • Lauw Giok Lan, journalist and one of the founders of Sin Po newspaper • Ernest Douwes Dekker • Nirwan Dewanto, poet, cultural critic • Guru Gembul, activist, critic, teacher, and content creator • Ahmadun Yosi Herfanda, arts editor • Andrea Hirata, novelist • Ani Idrus, founder of Waspada daily newspaper • Kho Ping Hoo, author of Chinese ethnicity • Kwee Tek Hoay, Chinese-Indonesian Malay-language writer of novels and drama, journalist • Haris Jauhari, journalist • Dewi Lestari • Pramoedya Ananta Toer • Putra Nababan • Budi Putra, technology journalist • Rahadyan Sastrowardoyo, editor and photographer • Atika Shubert • Najwa Shihab == Law ==

• Basrief Arief • Jimly Asshiddiqie • Luthfi Dahlan • Albertina Ho • Hotman Paris Hutapea • Tjung Tin Jan • Todung Mulya Lubis • Mohammad Mahfud • Wirjono Prodjodikoro • Abraham Samad • Bismar Siregar • Hendarman Supandji • Hamdan Zoelva • Haswandi • Artidjo Alkostar • Melki Sedek Huang • Mutiara Baswedan == Military ==

• Muhammad Ali • Mohammad Nazir Isa • Abdul Rasyid Kacong • Yudo Margono • Marsetio • R.E. Martadinata • Mas Pardi • Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno • R. Soebijakto • Slamet Soebijanto • Soedomo • Agus Suhartono • Sumardjono • Ade Supandi • Widodo Adi Sutjipto • Gina Yoginda == National Heroes ==

• Abdul Halim • Abdul Haris Nasution • Adam Malik • Agus Salim • Ahmad Yani • Bagindo Azizchan • Bung Tomo • Cut Nyak Dhien • Fatmawati • Gatot Soebroto • Halim Perdanakusuma • Hamengkubuwono I • Hamengkubuwono IX • Hasyim Asy'ari • I Gusti Ngurah Rai • John Lie Tjeng Tjoan • Kartini • Katamso Darmokusumo • Mohammad Hatta • Mohammad Husni Thamrin • Mohammad Natsir • Mohammad Yamin • Sam Ratulangi • Siti Hartinah • Soekarno • Sutan Sjahrir • Wahid Hasyim • Wahidin Soedirohoesodo • Frans Kaisiepo == Politicians and administrators ==

Presidents • Soekarno, 1st President of Indonesia (1945-1967) • Assaat, Provisional President of Republic of Indonesia (1949-1950) • Soeharto, 2nd President of Indonesia (1967-1998) • BJ Habibie, 3rd President of Indonesia (1998-1999) • Abdurrahman Wahid, 4th President of Indonesia (1999-2001) • Megawati Soekarnoputri, 5th President of Indonesia (2001-2004) • Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, 6th President of Indonesia (2004-2014) • Joko Widodo, 7th President of Indonesia (2014-2024) • Prabowo Subianto, 8th President of Indonesia (Since 2024) Spouses of Presidents • Fatmawati, wife of Soekarno (1945-1967) • Siti Hartinah, wife of Soeharto (1967-1998) • Hasri Ainun Habibie, wife of BJ Habibie (1998-1999) • Sinta Nuriyah, wife of Abdurrahman Wahid (1999-2001) • Taufiq Kiemas, husband of Megawati Soekarnoputri (2001-2004) • Kristiani Herrawati, wife of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (2004-2014) • Iriana Joko Widodo, wife of Joko Widodo (since 2014) Vice-Presidents • • Mohammad Hatta, 1st Vice-President of Indonesia (1945-1956) • Adam Malik, 3rd Vice-President of Indonesia (1978-1983) • Umar Wirahadikusumah, 4th Vice-President of Indonesia (1983-1988) • Sudharmono, 5th Vice-President of Indonesia (1988-1993) • Try Sutrisno, 6th Vice-President of Indonesia (1993-1998) • Hamzah Haz, 9th Vice-President of Indonesia (2001-2004) • Jusuf Kalla, 10th and 12th Vice-President of Indonesia (2004-2009 & 2014-2019) • Boediono, 11th Vice-President of Indonesia (2009-2014) • Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 14th Vice-President of Indonesia (Since 2024) Prime Ministers • Sutan Sjahrir, 1st Prime Minister of Indonesia (1945-1947) • Amir Sjarifuddin, 2nd Prime Minister of Indonesia (1947-1948) • Abdul Halim, 4th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1950) • Muhammad Natsir, 5th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1950-1951) • Soekiman Wirjosandjojo, 6th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1951-1952) • Wilopo, 7th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1952-1953) • Ali Sastroamidjojo, 8th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1953-1955 & 1956-1957) • Burhanuddin Harahap, 9th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1955-1956) • Djuanda Kartawidjaja, 10th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1957-1959) Government Ministers • Ruslan Abdulgani, Minister of Foreign Affairs (1956-1957) & Minister of Information (1963-1964) • Azwar Abubakar, Minister of Administrative Reform (2011-2014) • Amirmachmud, Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (1969-1983) • Anton Apriantono, Minister of Agriculture (2004-2009) • Cosmas Batubara, State Minister of Public Housing (1978-1988) & Minister of Labor (1988-1993) • Bachtiar Chamsyah, Minister of Social (2001-2009) • Adhyaksa Dault, Minister Youth and Sports (2004-2009) • Jusman Syafii Djamal, Minister of Transportation (2007-2009) • Agum Gumelar, Minister of Transportation (1999-2001 & 2001-2004), Minister of Defense (2001) & Coordinating Minister for Politic, Social and Security (2001) • Soedarsono Hadisapoetro, Minister of Agriculture (1978-1983) • Mohamad Suleman Hidayat, Minister of Industry (2009-2014) • Fahmi Idris, Minister of Labour and Transmigration (1998-1999 & 2004-2005) & Minister of Industry (2005-2009) • Malam Sambat Kaban, Minister of Forestry (2004-2009) • Kusmayanto Kadiman, Minister of Research and Technology (2004-2009) • Ginandjar Kartasasmita, Minister of Energy And Mineral Resources (1988-1993)& Coordinating Minister for Economics, Finance and Industry (1998 & 1998-1999) • Agung Laksono, Minister Youth and Sports (2012-2013), Minister of Religious Affairs (2014) & Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare (2009-2014) • Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Minister of Justice and Human Rights (1999-2001), Minister of Law (2001-2004) and Minister of State Secretary (2004-2007) • Nabiel Makarim, State Minister of Environment (2001-2004) • Susi Pudjiastuti, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (since 2014) • Hatta Rajasa, State Minister of Research and Technology (2001-2004), Minister of Transportation (2004-2007), Minister of State Secretary (2007-2009), Coordinating Minister for Economics (2009-2014) • Chaerul Saleh, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (1959-1964) & Minister of Industry (1960-1964) • Juwono Sudarsono, State Minister of Environment (1998), Minister of National Education (1998-1999) & Minister of Defence (1999-2000 & 2004-2009) • Suharna Surapranata, Minister of Research and Technology of Indonesia (2009-2011) • Djoko Suyanto, Coordinating Minister for Politic, Law and Security (2009-2014) • Tarmizi Taher, Minister of Religious Affairs (1993-1998) • Akbar Tanjung, Minister of Youth and Sports (1988-1993), State Minister for Public Housing (1993-1998) & Minister of State Secretary (1998-1999) • Jero Wacik, Minister of Culture and Tourism (2004-2011) & Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (2011-2014) • Wiranto, Minister of Defense and Security (1998-1999) & Coordinating Minister for Politic, Law and Security (1999-2000, 2016-) • Rachmat Witoelar, State Minister of Environment (2004-2009) • Arief Yahya, Minister of Tourism (since 2014) • Muhammad Yamin, Minister of Justice (1951-1952), Minister of Education (1953-1955) & Minister of Information (1962) Diplomats • Achmad Soebardjo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (1945 - 1945 & 1951-1952) • Adam Malik, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (1966-1978) • Ali Alatas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (1988-1999) • Nicholas Tandi Dammen, Indonesian Ambassador to the South Korea (since 2009) • Hartono Rekso Dharsono, 1st Secretary General of the ASEAN (1976-1978) • Dino Patti Djalal, Indonesian Ambassador to the United States (2010-2013) • Marty Natalegawa, Minister of Foreign Affairs (2009-2014) • Agus Salim, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (1947-1949) • Sunario Sastrowardoyo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (1957-1959) • Alwi Shihab, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (1999-2001) • Hassan Wirajuda, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (2001-2009) • Retno Marsudi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (since 2014) Province Governors • Mustafa Abubakar, Governor of Aceh (2004-2007) • Eko Maulana Ali, Governor of Bangka Belitung (2007-2013) • Azwar Anas, Governor of West Sumatra (1977-1987) • Dewa Made Beratha, Governor of Bali (1998-2008) • Daud Beureu'eh, Governor of Aceh (1945-1953) • Ratu Atut Chosiyah, Governor of Banten (2007-2014) • Teuku Muhammad Hasan, Governor of Sumatra (1945-1949) • Ahmad Heryawan, Governor of West Java (since 2009) • Cornelis M.H., Governor of West Kalimantan (since 2008) • Ben Mboi, Governor of East Nusa Tenggara (1978-1988) • Rizal Nurdin, Governor of North Sumatra (1998-2005) • Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, Governor of Jakarta (2014-2017) • Djarot Saiful Hidayat Governor of Jakarta (2017) • Ali Sadikin, Governor of Jakarta (1966-1977) • José Abílio Osório Soares, Governor of East Timor (1992-1999) • Sutiyoso, Governor of Jakarta (1997-2007) • Hamengkubuwana IX, Governor of Yogyakarta (1945-1988) • Irwandi Yusuf, Governor of Aceh (2007-2012) • Anies Rasyid Baswedan, Governor of Jakarta (since 2017) • Hamengkubuwana X, Governor of Yogyakarta (since 1998) • Ganjar Pranowo, Governor of Central Java (2013-2023) • Joko Widodo, Governor of Jakarta (2012-2014) • Hasan Basri Durin Governor of West Sumatra (1987-1997) • Fauzi Bowo, Governor of Jakarta (2007-2012) • Gamawan Fauzi, Governor of West Sumatra (2005-2009) • Rano Karno, Governor of Banten (2014-2017) • Irwan Prayitno, Governor of West Sumatra (since 2016) • Paku Alam VIII, Governor of Yogyakarta (1988-1998) • Soekarwo, Governor of East Java (2014-2019) • Rusli Habibie, Governor of Gorontalo (since 2012-2022) • Olly Dondokambey, Governor of North Sulawesi (2016-2025) • Awang Faroek Ishak, Governor of East Kalimantan (since 2008-2018) • Muhammad Zainul Majdi, Governor of West Nusa Tenggara (since 2008) • Sam Ratulangi, Governor of Sulawesi (1945-1949) • El Tari, Governor of East Nusa Tenggara (1966-1978) • Sutan Mohammad Amin Nasution, Governor of North Sumatra (1948), (1953-1956), Governor of Riau (1958-1960) • Wan Abubakar, Governor of Riau (2008) • Gatot Pujo Nugroho, Governor of North Sumatra (2011-2015) Mayors • Ridwan Kamil, Mayor of Bandung (since 2013) • Tri Rismaharini, Mayor of Surabaya (since 2010) • Mohammad Ramdhan Pomanto, Mayor of Makassar (since 2014) • Dada Rosada, Mayor of Bandung (2003-2013) • F. X. Hadi Rudyatmo, Mayor of Surakarta (since 2012) • Ateng Wahyudi, Mayor of Bandung (1983-1993) • Joko Widodo, Mayor of Surakarta (2005-2012) • Mahyeldi Ansharullah, Mayor of Padang (since 2014) • Hasan Basri Durin, Mayor of Padang (1971-1983) Members of People's Representative Council • Alvin Lie • Mukhamad Misbakhun • Soedardjat Nataatmadja • Budiman Sudjatmiko • Astrid Susanto Politicians • Dipa Nusantara Aidit, senior leader of Communist Party of Indonesia (PKI) • Biem Benyamin • Manuel Carrascalão, former Indonesian politician • Omar Dhani, commander of the Indonesian Air Force (1962-1965) • H. S. Dillon, Indonesian Indian who has occupied a variety of positions in Indonesian political life, including assistant to the Minister of Agriculture, and Commissioner of the National Commission on Human Rights (of which he is still a member) • Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo, chairman of Gerindra political party, 2014 Indonesia's presidential candidate • Eurico Guterres, pro-Indonesian or anti-independence militia recruited by the Indonesian military • Loa Sek Hie, colonial politician, community leader, patrician, landlord and founder of Pao An Tui • Hok Hoei Kan, prominent public figure, statesman, patrician and landowner of Peranakan Chinese descent • Muhammad Taufiq Kiemas, 13th Speaker of People's Consultative Assembly (2009-2013), 5th First Gentleman of Indonesia (2001-2004) • Musso, leader of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) in the 1920s and again during the Madiun rebellion of 1948 • Amien Rais, 1st Chairman of Partai Amanat Nasional (1998-2005)& Speaker of People's Consultative Assembly (1999-2004) • Frans Tutuhatunewa, second president in exile of the Republic of the South Moluccas • Hidayat Nur Wahid, 12th Speaker of Indonesia People's Consultative Assembly (2004-2009) • Dede Yusuf, former Vice Governor of West Java, actor, model • Sidarto Danusubroto, 14th Speaker of Indonesia People's Consultative Assembly (2013-2014) Nobility • Ahmad Jayadiningrat of Banten • Hasanuddin of Gowa • Andi Abdullah Bau Massepe of Gowa • Sultan Tangkal Alam Bagagar of Pagaruyung • Kyai Ronggo Ngabehi Soero Pernollo, Chinese-Javanese police chief, bureaucrat and founder of the Muslim branch of the Han family of Lasem • Prince Diponegoro of Yogyakarta • Paku Alam VIII of Yogyakarta • Hamengkubuwana IX of Yogyakarta, 2nd Vice-President of Indonesia (1973-1978) • Hamengkubuwana X of Yogyakarta, Governor of Yogyakarta (since 1998) • Queen Hemas of Yogyakarta • Princess Hayu of Yogyakarta • Princess Pembayun of Yogyakarta Activists • Soe Hok Gie • Ita Martadinata Haryono • Munir • Poncke Princen • Thung Sin Nio • Yap Thiam Hien Others • Madame Wellington Koo (born Oei Hui-lan), First Lady of China, socialite and fashion icon, wife of the Chinese statesman Wellington Koo and daughter of Majoor Oei Tiong Ham • Lolo Soetoro, step-father of Barack Obama • Maya Soetoro-Ng, half-sister of Barack Obama • Yenny Wahid, daughter of former president Abdurrahman Wahid • Yusof Ishak, Singaporean politician and the first President of Singapore. == Religious ==

=== Islam === • Abdul Karim Amrullah • Abdurrahman Wahid • Ahmad Dahlan • Amien Rais • Din Syamsuddin • Mustofa Bisri • Ahmad Dede • Hamka • Hasyim Asyari • Hasyim Muzadi • Idham Chalid • Jefri Al Buchori • Jimly Asshiddiqie • Ma'ruf Amin • Mohammad Natsir • Quraish Shihab • Rasuna Said • Siti Walidah • Tutty Alawiyah • Tuanku Imam Bonjol • Tuanku Tambusai • Maria Ulfah • Fakih Usman • Wahid Hasyim Buddhism • Ashin Jinarakkhita • Parwati Soepangat • Soemantri Mohammad Saleh Hinduism • Gedong Bagus Oka • Ketut Wiana • Putu Sukreta Suranta Protestantism • Stephen Tong • Ibrahim Tunggul Wulung • Kyai Sadrach Roman Catholic • Albertus Soegijapranata • Justinus Darmojuwono • Julius Darmaatmadja • Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo • Benyamin Yosef Bria • Gabriel Manek == Sport ==

Aviation • Khouw Khe Hien, pioneering Indonesian aviator • Khouw Keng Nio, first Indonesian and Chinese woman aviator (qualified in March 1936) Archery • Diananda Choirunisa • Ika Yuliana Rochmawati • Hendra Purnama • Kusuma Wardhani • Lilies Handayani • Muhammad Hanif Wijaya • Nurfitriyana Saiman • Riau Ega Agatha • Rina Dewi Puspitasari Athletics • Agus Prayogo • Ade Rai • Carolina Rieuwpassa • Dedeh Erawati • Desy Margawati • Dolly Zegerius • Edward Nabunone • Fadlin • Fernando Lumain • Gurnam Singh • Irene Truitje Joseph • Lalu Muhammad Zohri • Maria Natalia Londa • Mohammad Sarengat • Rio Maholtra • Sapwaturrahman • Sudirman Hadi • Supriyati Sutono • Suryo Agung Wibowo • Triyaningsih • Yaspi Boby Auto racing • Nyck de Vries, (quarter-Indonesian), Formula One racing driver • Philo Paz Armand, Formula driver • Sean Gelael, Formula driver • Rio Haryanto, Formula driver • Satrio Hermanto, Formula driver • Ananda Mikola, Formula driver • Doni Tata Pradita • Moreno Soeprapto, Formula driver • Rafid Topan Sucipto • Dimas Ekky Pratama • Galang Hendra Pratama Badminton • Ade Chandra • Ade Yusuf Santoso • Adriyanti Firdasari • Afiat Yuris Wirawan • Alamsyah Yunus • Alan Budikusuma • Alfian Eko Prasetya • Alvent Yulianto • Ana Rovita • Andre Kurniawan Tedjono • Andika Ramadiansyah • Andrei Adistia • Angelica Wiratama • Angga Pratama • Anggia Shitta Awanda • Anggun Nugroho • Anneke Feinya Agustin • Annisa Saufika • Anthony Sinisuka Ginting • Antonius Ariantho • Aprilia Yuswandari • Apriyani Rahayu • Ardy Wiranata • Aryono Miranat • Asty Dwi Widyaningrum • Bambang Suprianto • Bellaetrix Manuputty • Berry Angriawan • Bobby Ertanto • Bona Septano • Bunga Fitriani Romadhini • Candra Wijaya • Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo • Christian Hadinata • Debby Susanto • Denny Kantono • Della Destiara Haris • Dian Fitriani • Dinar Dyah Ayustine • Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka • Devi Tika Permatasari • Deyana Lomban • Eddy Hartono • Eddy Kurniawan • Edi Subaktiar • Eliza Nathanael • Ellen Angelina • Endang Nursugianti • Eng Hian • Erma Sulistianingsih • Fajar Alfian • Fachryza Abimanyu • Febby Angguni • Fernando Kurniawan • Ferry Sonneville • Fikri Ihsandi Hadmadi • Finarsih • Fitriani • Firman Abdul Kholik • Fran Kurniawan • Fransisca Ratnasari • Gebby Ristiyani Imawan • Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja • Gregoria Mariska Tunjung • Greysia Polii • Hadibowo Susanto • Hafiz Faizal • Halim Haryanto • Hanna Ramadini • Hariamanto Kartono • Hardianto • Hariyanto Arbi • Hastomo Arbi • Hendra Setiawan • Hendra Aprida Gunawan • Hendrawan • Hera Desi • Hermawan Susanto • Icuk Sugiarto • Ihsan Maulana Mustofa • Iie Sumirat • Imelda Wiguna • Indra Viki Okvana • Irfan Fadhilah • Ivana Lie • Jauza Fadhila Sugiarto • Jenna Gozali • Jo Novita • Johan Wahjudi • Joko Suprianto • Jonatan Christie • Kenas Adi Haryanto • Keshya Nurvita Hanadia • Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo • Komala Dewi • Krishna Adi Nugraha • Lidya Djaelawijaya • Liem Swie King • Lili Tampi • Liliyana Natsir • Lindaweni Fanetri • Lingga Lie • Lita Nurlita • Lius Pongoh • Lukhi Apri Nugroho • Luluk Hadiyanto • Maretha Dea Giovani • Maria Febe Kusumastuti • Maria Kristin Yulianti • Marcus Fernaldi Gideon • Markis Kido • Marleve Mainaky • Marsheilla Gischa Islami • Masita Mahmudin • Meiliana Jauhari • Meirisa Cindy Sahputri • Melati Daeva Oktavianti • Melvira Oklamona • Mia Audina • Millicent Wiranto • Minarni • Minarti Timur • Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani • Mohammad Ahsan • Muhammad Rian Ardianto • Muhammad Rijal • Muhammad Ulinnuha • Muljadi • Mychelle Crhystine Bandaso • Nadya Melati • Natalia Christine Poluakan • Ni Ketut Mahadewi Istarani • Nisak Puji Lestari • Nitya Krishinda Maheswari • Nova Widianto • Panji Ahmad Maulana • Pia Zebadiah Bernadet • Praveen Jordan • Rahmadhani Hastiyanti Putri • Rani Mundiasti • Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto • Rendra Wijaya • Retno Koestijah • Rexy Mainaky • Rian Sukmawan • Richi Puspita Dili • Ricky Karanda Suwardi • Ricky Subagja • Rika Rositawati • Riky Widianto • Rinov Rivaldy • Ririn Amelia • Rizki Amelia Pradipta • Ronald Alexander • Rosiana Tendean • Rosyita Eka Putri Sari • Rudy Gunawan • Rudy Hartono • Rudy Heryanto • Ruselli Hartawan • Rusydina Antardayu Riodingin • Sarwendah Kusumawardhani • Selvanus Geh • Serena Kani • Shella Devi Aulia • Shendy Puspa Irawati • Shesar Hiren Rhustavito • Sigit Budiarto • Silvi Antarini • Simon Santoso • Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti • Sony Dwi Kuncoro • Sri Fatmawati • Suci Rizki Andini • Susi Susanti • Tan Joe Hok • Tania Oktaviani Kusumah • Taty Sumirah • Taufik Hidayat • Tiara Rosalia Nuraidah • Tjun Tjun • Tommy Sugiarto • Tony Gunawan • Tri Kusharjanto • Utami Kinard • Vania Arianti Sukoco • Variella Aprilsasi Putri Lejarsar • Verawaty Fajrin • Vita Marissa • Wahyu Nayaka • Weni Anggraini • Wisnu Yuli Prasetyo • Yeni Asmarani • Yohanes Rendy Sugiarto • Yonathan Suryatama Dasuki • Yulianti • Yulfira Barkah • Zelin Resiana Basketball • Arki Dikania Wisnu Body Building • Ade Rai • Ridwan Kodiat • Ricky Syamsuri • Katie Perryman Boxing • Chris John, WBA featherweight boxing champion • Daud Yordan • Ellyas Pical • Muhammad Rachman • Nico Thomas Chess • Utut Adianto • Medina Warda Aulia • Susanto Megaranto • Irine Kharisma Sukandar Gymnastics • Rifda Irfanaluthfi Jet ski • Aero Sutan Aswar • Aqsa Sutan Aswar Judo • Pujawati Utama • Putu Wiradamungga Football • Elie Aiboy • Yongki Aribowo • Samsul Arif • Ponaryo Astaman • Irfan Bachdim • Titus Bonai • Gunawan Dwi Cahyo • Syamsul Chaeruddin • Serginho van Dijk • Bruce Diporedjo • Cristian Gonzáles • Agus Indra Kurniawan • Kim Kurniawan • Stefano Lilipaly • Chris Limahelu • Ebrahim Enguio Lopez • Oktovianus Maniani • Markus Haris Maulana • Diego Michiels • Radja Nainggolan (half-Indonesian) • Bambang Pamungkas • Rochy Putiray • Bima Sakti • Vangelino Sastrodimedjo • Boaz Solossa • Ilija Spasojević • Amadeus Suropati • Firman Utina • Andik Vermansyah • Nol van der Vin • Patrich Wanggai • Wahyu Wijiastanto • Ricky Yacobi • Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto Golf • Inesh Putri Chandra Poker • John Juanda Sailing • Oka Sulaksana Sport Climbing • Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi • Rajiah Sallsabillah • Veddriq Leonardo Swimming • Achmad Dimyati • Aflah Fadlan Prawira • Glenn Victor Sutanto • Habib Nasution • I Gede Siman Sudartawa • Kristiono Sumono • Lukman Niode • Ranomi Kromowidjojo (half-Indonesian), world record holder • Raina Saumi Grahana • Ressa Kania Dewi • Ria Tobing • Richard Sam Bera • Ricky Anggawijaya • Triady Fauzi Sidiq • Wirmandi Sugriat • Yessy Yosaputra Taekwondo • Defia Rosmaniar • Juana Wangsa Putri • Satriyo Rahadhani Tennis • Aldila Sutjiadi • Angelique Widjaja • Atet Wijono • Ayi Sutarno • Ayu Fani Damayanti • Beatrice Gumulya • Benny Wijaya • Björn Phau (half-Indonesian) • Bonit Wiryawan • Christopher Rungkat • Deria Nur Haliza • Donald Wailan-Walalangi • Grace Sari Ysidora • Hary Suharyadi • Irawati Moerid • Jessy Rompies • Jesse Huta Galung (half-Indonesian) • Jooce Suwarimbo • Justin Barki • Lany Kaligis • Lavinia Tananta • Lita Liem Sugiarto • Liza Andriyani • Lukky Tedjamukti • Lutfiana-Aris Budiharto • Maya Rosa • Mien Suhadi • Natalia Soetrisno • Olivia Tjandramulia • Romana Tedjakusuma • Sandy Gumulya • Septi Mende • Suzanna Wibowo • Tami Grende • Vivien Silfany-Tony • Wukirasih Sawondari • Wynne Prakusya • Yayuk Basuki Volleyball • Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi Weightlifting • Citra Febrianti • Deni • Dewi Safitri • Eko Yuli Irawan • I Ketut Ariana • Jadi Setiadi • Muhammad Hasbi • Patmawati Abdul Hamid • Raema Lisa Rumbewas • Rahmat Erwin Abdullah • Rizki Juniansyah • Sandow Nasution • Surahmat Wijoyo • Sri Indriyani • Sri Wahyuni Agustiani • Triyatno • Winarni Binti Slamet Wushu • Lindswell Kwok == Science & technology ==

• Joe Hin Tjio • Taufik Akbar • Jim Geovedi • Jusuf Habibie • Soedarsono Hadisapoetro • Samaun Samadikun • Nurwidi Asmoro • Pratiwi Sudarmono • Hary Gunarto == See also ==