Born in
Bengkulu,
Indonesia, he was a member of the
People's Conscience Party. DS served as the Regent of
Rejang Lebong Regency from 1994 to 1999 and Regent of
North Bengkulu Regency from 2001 until 2006. At the time of his death, Diding Sutrisno was running for Vice Governor of
Bengkulu as the running mate of Bengkulu gubernatorial candidate, Helmi Hasan. The gubernatorial election was held on 9 December 2020, just three days after his death. ==Death==