Jusuf Kalla

Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, born on May fifteenth, nineteen forty-two, is a prominent Indonesian politician and businessman. He is widely recognized for his significant contributions to the political landscape of Indonesia, having served as the Vice President twice, first from two thousand four to two thousand nine and again from two thousand fourteen to two thousand nineteen. This remarkable achievement makes him the only Vice President in Indonesian history to hold two non-consecutive terms in office.

In the two thousand nine presidential election, Kalla was the presidential nominee for the Golkar Party. His political acumen was further highlighted in a two thousand twelve poll, where he ranked among the top three contenders for the presidency, even surpassing his own party's nominee, Aburizal Bakrie. This popularity paved the way for his role as the running mate for Joko Widodo in the two thousand fourteen presidential election.

Beyond his political endeavors, Kalla has also made a significant impact in humanitarian efforts. Since two thousand nine, he has held the position of chairman of the Indonesian Red Cross Society, demonstrating his commitment to social causes and community service.