Megawati Soekarnoputri
B- Birthday
- January 23, 1947
- Age
- 79
- Height
- 5'2" (158 cm)
- Net Worth
- $20M
About
Megawati Soekarnoputri is an Indonesian politician who served as the fifth president of Indonesia. She was also the eighth vice president, serving under President Abdurrahman Wahid. Megawati is notable as Indonesia's first and only female president to date. She is the daughter of Indonesia's first president, Sukarno.
Career Timeline
Elected to Parliament
Begins her political career, building a base.
Becomes Vice President
Elevated to Vice President of Indonesia.
Ascends to Presidency
Becomes Indonesia's first female president after Wahid's removal.
Loses Re-election Bid
Defeated by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
PDI-P Gains Popularity
Her party's candidate, Joko Widodo, wins presidency, enhancing influence.
Continues as Party Leader
Remains a prominent figure in Indonesian politics and leader of PDI-P.
