Bandung is the capital city of the West Java province of Indonesia. Located on the island of Java,Greater Bandung is the country's second-largest and most populous metropolitan area,with over 11 million inhabitants. Situated 768 meters above sea level,approximately 140 kilometres southeast of Jakarta,Bandung has cooler year-round temperatures than most other Indonesian cities. The city lies in a river basin surrounded by volcanic mountains that provide a natural defence system,which was the primary reason for the Dutch East Indies government's plan to move the capital from Batavia to Bandung. Greater Bandung is also the ninth-largest economy in ASEAN,after Greater Hanoi.
Abdul Muis,was an Indonesian writer,journalist and nationalist. He advocated for Indonesia's independence from the Netherlands. He was the first person to be named a national hero by President Sukarno.
Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport is an international airport in Jakarta,Indonesia. The airport is located in East Jakarta and the airfield is conjoined with the Halim Perdanakusuma air force base of the Indonesian Air Force.
Muhammad Hatta Rajasa is an Indonesian politician who served as the Coordinating Minister for the Economy of Indonesia from 22 October 2009 to 13 May 2014. A member of the National Mandate Party (PAN),he previously served as Minister Secretary of State (2007–2009),Minister of Transportation (2004–2007),and Minister of State for Research and Technology (2001–2004). He was also general Prabowo Subianto's running mate in the 2014 Indonesian presidential election,with the ticket being backed by a number of parties,including the Gerindra party,National Mandate Party,Prosperous Justice Party,United Development Party,the Crescent Star Party and Golkar.
James Parulian Putra Nababan,commonly known as Putra Nababan is an Indonesian newsreader,journalist and politician. He has served in the House of Representatives representing Jakarta's 1st electoral district since 2019. He was editor in chief of MetroTV. He has received four Panasonic Gobel awards.
Pinkan Ratnasari Mambo,also known as Pinkan Mambo,is an Indonesian actress and singer-songwriter. She achieved success as the vocalist in the Indonesian music duo Ratu between 2000 and 2004,then continued her career as a soloist.
The Whoosh is the brand name for the high-speed train,previously Jakarta–Bandung high-speed railway operated by Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC). The Whoosh is the first high-speed railway in Southeast Asia,and Southern Hemisphere covering a distance of 142.8 kilometres (88.7 mi) with an operating speed of 350 km/h (220 mph),and design speed of KCIC400AF train of 420 km/h (260 mph) making Indonesia the 2nd fastest railway network in the world operating commercially,on par with China connecting Indonesia's first and second largest metro cities,Greater Jakarta with over 34 million population and Greater Bandung with population of 11 million,serving a total of 45 million population. It reduces travel time between the two cities from averaging 3 hours to about 30 minutes.
Isyana Sarasvati is an Indonesian singer-songwriter. She is a graduate of Singapore's Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and London's Royal College of Music. Known for her original compositions,she wrote all of the songs on her 2015 debut pop album,Explore! and on her three subsequent albums,Paradox (2017),Lexicon (2019) and ISYANA (2023). She has also performed as an opera singer in Singapore. She is the recipient of numerous Indonesian and international awards.
Grace Natalie Louisa is an Indonesian politician and former television newsreader and journalist. She is one of co-founders of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) in 2014,and became its leader until 2021.
Adang Daradjatun is an Indonesian politician and former police general who currently serves as a member of the People's Representative Council.
Wanda Hamidah is an Indonesian politician,actress and activist. She was a member of the Jakarta Regional People's Representative Council between 2009 and 2014.
General elections are scheduled to be held in Indonesia on 14 February 2024 to elect the President,Vice President,People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) which consists of the House of Representatives (DPR) and the Senate (DPD),and members of local legislative bodies. The newly elected members of the MPR will be sworn in on 1 October 2024,while the elected President and Vice President will be sworn in on 20 October 2024. Incumbent President Joko Widodo is ineligible to run for a third term due to the term limits established by the Indonesian constitution.
Eko Hendro Purnomo,better known as Eko Patrio,is an Indonesian politician and entertainer. He is currently a member of the House of Representatives,having served since 2009 representing East Java VIII (2009-2019) and Jakarta I (2019–present). Prior to entering politics,he was active as a comedian within the Patrio group.
Christina Aryani is an Indonesian lawyer and politician of the Golkar party who is a member of the People's Representative Council,serving since 2019.
Himmatul Aliyah is an Indonesian politician of the Gerindra Party who has served as a member of the People's Representative Council,representing Jakarta's 2nd electoral district,since 2019.
Himmatul Alyah Setiawaty is an Indonesian lawyer and politician of the Democratic Party who served as a member of the People's Representative Council between 2009–2014,representing Banten's 3rd electoral district.
Anis Byarwati is an Indonesian politician of the Prosperous Justice Party who has served in the House of Representatives representing Jakarta's 1st electoral district since 2019.
Rachel Maryam Sayidina is an Indonesian actress,model and politician of Sundanese descent who became a member of the House of Representatives (DPR) of Republic of Indonesia (RI) for three consecutive terms.
Riezky Aprilia,nicknamed Kiki,is an Indonesian politician who became a member of the 2019–2024 House of Representatives (DPR) of Republic of Indonesia (RI).
