Biem Benyamin

Politician

1964 –

81

Who is Biem Benyamin?

Biem Triani Benyamin is an Indonesian politician and businessman. He was Indonesian senator from Jakarta, known for proposing a judicial review allowing independent candidates to run in regional elections. He also chaired the special committee in the parliament for revising the Jakarta Special Capital Region Government Act. Biem Benyamin is the third son of Benyamin Sueb, Betawi iconic figure.

Before starting his career in politics, Biem Benyamin was active in advocating the development of Betawi culture including initiating the establishment of Kongres Rakyat Betawi. As a businessman, Biem Benyamin owns a radio station, Bens Radio, which is popular in promoting Betawi culture and traditions. He also founded Etnikom Network, a network between fourteen radio stations in Java and Sumatra which actively promote local cultures.

In 2012, he runs for Jakarta gubernatorial election, 2012 as vice governor candidate alongside governor candidate Faisal Basri.

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Born
Mar 13, 1964
Jakarta
Also known as
  • Biem Triani
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Nationality
  • Indonesia
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Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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