12 Facts About Irman Gusman

Irman Gusman was born on 11 February 1962 and is an Indonesian politician and businessman.

Irman Gusman is a former speaker of the Regional Representative Council of Indonesia, who became the first Indonesian parliamentary leader to be elected for two consecutive terms.

Irman Gusman's father was rector of the Muhammadiyah University of West Sumatra, while his mother was the daughter of gold traders.

Irman Gusman subsequently obtained a Master of Business Administration at the Graduate School of Business of the University of Bridgeport.

Irman Gusman is one of the major political figures of the post-Suharto era.

Irman Gusman fought for the need of recognition and accommodation of regional interests at the various state institutions.

Together with Ginandjar Kartasasmita and associates, Irman Gusman was involved in the establishment of the House of Regional Representatives, a new checks and balances system within the national government system.

Irman Gusman began his political career in 1999 as member of the People's Consultative Assembly, representing West Sumatra.

Irman Gusman was elected chairman of the DPD on 2 October 2009, having received 81 votes over his opponent Laode Ida's 46 votes.

Irman Gusman began his second term on 2 October 2014, after winning from retired police general Farouk Muhammad of West Nusa Tenggara province, with 66 against 53 votes.

On 5 October 2016 Irman Gusman was officially discharged from his role as speaker following his controversial Sept 17 arrest for allegedly accepting bribes.

Irman Gusman was later sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in jail by Central Jakarta Graft Court, but its verdict was annulled on 24 September 2019 by the Supreme Court.