Jusuf Kalla

Jusuf Kalla (born Watampone, South Sulawesi; May 15, 1942) is the current Vice President of Indonesia.

Related Topics:
Watampone - South Sulawesi - May 15 - 1942 - Vice President - Indonesia

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He is also the leader of the Golkar party after defeating Akbar Tanjung during the party's convention in December 2004. During the preceding election campaign, Kalla had been expelled from the party due to his support for the non-Golkar candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. The party invited him back and elevated him to the leadership following his appointment as Vice President.

Related Topics:
Golkar - Akbar Tanjung - December 2004 - Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

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Kalla is arguably Indonesia's most powerful Vice President since Mohammad Hatta. His leadership of Golkar gives him a Parliamentary advantage unmatched by the current President, whose Democratic Party garnered less than 10% in the most recent Parliamentary elections.

Related Topics:
Mohammad Hatta - Democratic Party

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