VINANSIA.COM - Supratman Andi Agtas, appointed as Indonesia's new Minister of Law and Human Rights in 2024, brings a wealth of experience from his extensive career in law and politics.
With a background as a lecturer, lawyer, and prominent member of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Agtas is poised to lead the Ministry with a focus on legal reforms and human rights protections. Here is his complete profile:
- Full Name: Supratman Andi Agtas
- Date of Birth: September 28, 1969
- Place of Birth: Tajuncu, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
- Nationality: Indonesian
- Political Party: Gerindra
- Spouse: Idayanti Pandan
- Children: 2
Education:
- Elementary School: SD Negeri 1 Soppeng (1976–1982)
- Junior High School: SMP Don Bosco Tolitoli (1982–1985)
- Senior High School: SMA Negeri 1 Tolitoli (1985–1988)
- Bachelor's Degree: Universitas Muslim Indonesia (1988–1993)
- Master's Degree: Universitas Hasanuddin (1993–1996)
- Doctoral Degree: Universitas Muslim Indonesia (2010–2016)
Career:
- Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Universitas Tadulako: 2005–2012
- Lawyer: 2012–2014
- Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR-RI): 2014–2019, 2019–2024
- Member of Commission III, DPR-RI: 2014–2018
- Member of Commission VI, DPR-RI: 2018–2019, 2019–2024
- Chairman of the Legislative Body (Baleg), DPR-RI: 2016–2019, 2019–2024
- Minister of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia: 2024–present
Organizations:
- Chairman of the DPD REI Central Sulawesi: 2004–2010
- Chairman of the Indonesian Mining Association: 2012–2014.