VINANSIA COM - Lieutenant General (Ret.) Muhammad Herindra is a distinguished Indonesian military officer currently serving as the Deputy Minister of Defense. On October 15, 2024, he was proposed by President Joko Widodo to become the Head of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN), succeeding Budi Gunawan.
Personal Background
Full Name: Muhammad Herindra
Date of Birth: November 30, 1964
Place of Birth: Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia
Age: 58 years
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Education
Military Academy (Akmil): Graduated in 1987 as the top student, receiving the Adhi Makayasa award.
Additional Military Education:
Special Forces Course (Sesarcabif)
Commando Course (Dik Komando)
Free Fall Training
Leadership Training I & II (Suslapa I & II)
Staff and Command School (Seskoad)
Battalion Commander Course (Susdanyon)
Staff Officer Course (Susdadim)
Malaysian Joint Operations Course (Seskogab Malaysia)
National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas)
Military Career
Herindra commenced his career in the Indonesian Army by joining the Special Forces Command (Kopassus). He has held several significant positions throughout his service:
Commander of Military Resort Command 101/Antasari: 2012
Deputy Commander of Kopassus: 2013 to February 2015
Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the III/Siliwangi Military Command: 2015
Commander of Kopassus: July 2015 to October 2016
Commander of III/Siliwangi Military Command: October 2016 to March 2018
Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the TNI in the Communication and Information Sector: March 2018 to December 2018
Inspector General of the TNI: Early 2019 to October 2020
Chief of Staff of the TNI: October 2020 to December 2020
Deputy Minister of Defense: Appointed on December 23, 2020, by President Jokowi
Appointment as Head of BIN
On October 10, 2024, President Joko Widodo nominated Muhammad Herindra as the prospective Head of BIN. The fit and proper test by the Parliament is scheduled for October 16, 2024. Herindra is recognized for his extensive experience in intelligence and military leadership.
Achievements and Awards
Adhi Makayasa Award: Given to the top graduate of the Military Academy.
Military Qualifications:
Commando Qualification Brevet (Kopassus)
Free Fall Brevet
Cakra Kostrad Qualification Brevet
Bhayangkara Bahari Brevet
Basic Parachutist Badge (Royal Thai Army)
Master Parachutist Badge (Singapore Army)
Wealth and Assets
According to the wealth report submitted to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Muhammad Herindra has a total net worth of IDR 14.57 billion, with no reported debts. His assets include land and buildings in Jakarta, as well as vehicles.