List of Indonesians

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Academics[]

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

Arts and entertainment[]

Arts[]

• Basuki Abdullah
• Affandi
• Kartika Affandi-Koberl
• Marina Joesoef, painter and photographer
• Raden Saleh
• Asep Sunandar Sunarya
• Tio Tjay

Dance[]

• Gusmiati Suid (1942–2001), choreographer

Film[]

• Oka Antara, actor
• Ateng, actor, comedian
• Laudya Chintya Bella, actress
• Meriam Bellina, actress
• Titi Rajo Bintang, actress, drummer
• Garin Nugroho, film director
• Rianti Cartwright, actress, presenter
• Pierre Coffin (half Indonesian), French co-director of Despicable Me
• Nia Dinata, film director
• Julie Estelle, actress
• Ian Gouw, Chinese-Indonesian descent Hong Kong actor and model
• Tania Gunadi, actress
• Christine Hakim, actress
• Usmar Ismail, film director
• Famke Janssen (quarter-Indonesian)
• Titi Kamal, actress
• Rano Karno, actor, politician
• Sophia Latjuba (half-Indonesian), actress
• Bunga Citra Lestari, actress, singer
• Tuti Indra Malaon, actress
• Camelia Malik, actress
• Deddy Mizwar, actor and film director
• Prisia Nasution, actress
• Jajang C. Noer, actress
• Soekarno M. Noer, actor
• Tio Pakusadewo, actor
• Barry Prima, actor
• Reza Rahadian, actor
• Chelsea Islan, actress
• Nora Samosir (half-Indonesian), Singaporean actress
• Asrul Sani, writer, poet and screenwriter
• Nadia Saphira, actress, model, lawyer
• Nicholas Saputra, actor
• Joko Anwar, film director
• Dian Sastrowardoyo, actress
• Acha Septriasa, actress
• Abimana Aryasatya, actor and film producer
• Sjumandjaja, director, screenwriter, and actor
• Bing Slamet, actor
• Julyana Soelistyo, American stage and film actress
• Sophan Sophiaan, actor
• Tora Sudiro, actor
• Suzzanna, actress
• Joe Taslim, actor
• . actor
• Revalina Sayuthi Temat, actress
• Imelda Therinne, actress
• Wim Umboh, film director
• Iko Uwais, actor
• Nirina Zubir, actress, presenter
• Lo Lieh, Indonesian-born Hong Kong actor

Music[]

• 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
• Raisa Andriana, singer
• Anggun
• Ian Antono, guitarist, songwriter
• Anan Anwar (half-Indonesian)
• Joni Anwar (half-Indonesian)
• Nicky Astria, 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
• 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, actress, songwriter
• 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
• 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
• Mytha Mulyarto, winner of the first season of Mamamia Show, jazz singer
• 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
• Bebi Romeo, singer-songwriter
• Rossa, singer
• Darian Sahanaja, singer-songwriter
• Ruth Sahanaya, singer
• Daniel Sahuleka (half-Indonesian), musician and singer
• 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, singer
• Rainych

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

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
• Erick Thohir
• 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, Managing Director of the World Bank Group
• 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

Fashion[]

Fashion designers[]

• Anne Avantie
• Sebastian Gunawan
• Didit Hediprasetyo
• Oscar Lawalata
• 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[]

Law[]

• Basrief Arief
• Jimly Asshiddiqie
• Albertina Ho
• Hotman Paris Hutapea
• Tjung Tin Jan
• Todung Mulya Lubis
• Mohammad Mahfud
• Wirjono Prodjodikoro
• Abraham Samad
• Bismar Siregar
• Hendarman Supandji
• Hamdan Zoelva

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

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

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 (since 2014)

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[]

• Boediono, 11th Vice-President of Indonesia (2009-2014)
• Mohammad Hatta, 1st Vice-President of Indonesia (1945-1956)
• Hamzah Haz, 9th Vice-President of Indonesia (2001-2004)
• Jusuf Kalla, 10th and 12th Vice-President of Indonesia (2004-2009 & 2014-2019)
• Adam Malik, 3rd Vice-President of Indonesia (1978-1983)
• Sudharmono, 5th Vice-President of Indonesia (1988-1993)
• Try Sutrisno, 6th Vice-President of Indonesia (1993-1998)
• Umar Wirahadikusumah, 4th Vice-President of Indonesia (1983-1988)

Prime Ministers[]

• Abdul Halim, 4th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1950)
• Burhanuddin Harahap, 9th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1955-1956)
• Djuanda Kartawidjaja, 10th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1957-1959)
• Muhammad Natsir, 5th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1950-1951)
• Ali Sastroamidjojo, 8th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1953-1955 & 1956-1957)
• Sutan Sjahrir, 1st Prime Minister of Indonesia (1945-1947)
• Amir Sjarifuddin, 2nd Prime Minister of Indonesia (1947-1948)
• Wilopo, 7th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1952-1953)
• Soekiman Wirjosandjojo, 6th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1951-1952)

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 (since 2013)
• 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 (since 2014)
• Rusli Habibie, Governor of Gorontalo (since 2017)
• Olly Dondokambey, Governor of North Sulawesi (since 2016)
• Awang Faroek Ishak, Governor of East Kalimantan (since 2013)
• 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)
• , Governor of Riau (2008)
• , 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
• 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

Religious[]

Islam[]

• Abdul Karim Amrullah
• Abdurrahman Wahid
• Amien Rais
• Mustofa Bisri
• Ahmad Dede
• Hamka
• Hasyim Asyari
• Hasyim Muzadi
• Idham Chalid
• Jefri Al Buchori
• Jimly Asshiddiqie
• Ma'ruf Amin
• Mohammad Natsir
• Quraish Shihab
• Din Syamsuddin
• 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[]

• 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
• 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[]

• Zahir Ali, Formula 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[]

Basketball[]

• Arki Dikania Wisnu

Body Building[]

• Ade Rai
• Ridwan Kodiat

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[]

Golf[]

• Inesh Putri Chandra

Poker[]

• John Juanda

Sailing[]

• Oka Sulaksana

Swimming[]

Taekwondo[]

• Defia Rosmaniar
• Juana Wangsa Putri
• Satriyo Rahadhani

Tennis[]

Weightlifting[]

Wushu[]

• Lindswell Kwok

Science & Technology[]

See also[]

• Indonesian Australians
• Indonesians in Hong Kong
• Indonesians in Japan
• Indonesians in Malaysia
• Indonesians in the Philippines
• Indonesians in Saudi Arabia
• Indonesians in the United Kingdom
• Indonesian Americans
• Indonesian Chinese
• List of Javanese
• List of Minangkabaus
• List of Sundanese people

References[]