Jusuf Kalla

Jusuf Kalla (pron. Yusuf Kala)
Early Life
Born May 15, 1942 (1942-05-15) (age 67)
Watampone, South Sulawesi
Political party Golkar
Profession Businessman
Religion Islam

Careers

Vice President of Indonesia October 20, 2004 – October 2009
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Chairman of Golkar Party
Assumed office 2004
2001 – 2004 Coordinating Minister of People’s Welfare

On May 16, 2009 he officially becomes one of Presidential candidate from Golkar party for July 2009 Indonesia’s general election with running mate Wiranto as Vice Presidential candidate from Hanura Party.

How the Fatih Syuhud Way plays

Jan 8, 2007
Every world has its own star. So it also goes for the world of Indonesia’s blogosphere. I would undoubtedly pick A. Fatih Syuhud, a researcher-turn-blogger, to be an Indonesian top blogger. This guy has made a significant achievement: Inspiring and encouraging many Indonesian bloggers to blog.

He is now accomplishing his PhD program on Islamic Studies in New Delhi, India. Syuhud entered the blogosphere almost three years ago. He’s not so much a pioneer or veteran blogger as a rising star.
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