Husni (Indonesian politician) explained

Husni
Office1:Mayor of Palembang
Term Start1:17 July 1993
Term End1:2003
Successor1:Eddy Santana Putra
Predecessor1:Kholil Aziz
Birth Date:26 July 1936
Birth Place:Lahat, Dutch East Indies
Death Place:Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Husni (26 July 1936 – 11 January 2022) was an Indonesian politician and civil servant who served as the mayor of Palembang, South Sumatra between 1993 and 2003. Prior to becoming mayor, he worked in various positions in the bureaucracy of South Sumatra's provincial government.

Early life

Husni was born on 26 July 1936 in Bandar Agung, today part of Lahat Regency in South Sumatra. He was the son of Zainal and Siti Maimunah. Zainal was a retired government employee. He studied in Lahat for a time, moving to Jakarta for high school and later obtained a bachelor's degree from Gadjah Mada University in 1963.[1]

Career

Husni worked as a government official, and before becoming mayor of Palembang he had been assistant to the provincial secretary of South Sumatra, and he also served as the regional secretary of Ogan Komering Ulu Regency.[2] In 1990 and 1992, he received civil service awards from president Suharto and the Ministry of Home Affairs, respectively.

On 19 June 1993, the Palembang city council elected him as mayor, with Husni winning 26 of 45 cast votes, defeating the city secretary who won 16.[3] He was sworn in on 17 July 1993.[4] His election for a second term occurred during the civil unrest following the fall of Suharto.[2]

Family and death

Husni married Ailuny Husni (d. 28 January 2022) in 1963, and the couple had seven children. Their second child Febrita Lusia married Herman Deru, who was later elected as governor of South Sumatra.[5]

He died on 11 January 2022 in Palembang, and was buried on the same day in his family's cemetery within the city.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Riwayat Hidup dan Karir H Husni Walikota Palembang Periode 1993-2003,Banyak Bintang Jasa Penghargaan . 25 October 2023 . Tribun Sumsel . 11 January 2022 . id-ID.
  2. News: Memoriam H Husni, Wali Kota dalam Pergolakan Reformasi 1998 di Palembang . 9 December 2023 . Suarasumsel.id . 12 January 2022 . id.
  3. News: H. Husni, Calon Terpilih Walikota Palembang . 13 May 2024 . Harian Ekonomi Neraca . 22 June 1993 . 12 . id.
  4. News: Gantikan Cholil Aziz, Husni Mulai Menata Palembang . 16 May 2024 . sumeks.co . 12 January 2022 . id.
  5. News: Mertua Gubernur Herman Deru, Hj Ayluni Husni Tutup Usia di Usia 79 Tahun . 25 October 2023 . Suarasumsel.id . 29 January 2022 . id.
  6. News: Jenazah H Husni Akan Dimakamkan di Pemakaman Keluarga Gandus, Dekat Makam Cucunya Percha Leanpuri . 25 October 2023 . Tribun Sumsel . 11 January 2022 . id-ID.