Putih Sari (born in Jakarta, 20 July 1984) is an Indonesian politician and legislator. She became a member of the Indonesian Parliament for the Gerindra Party in the national electoral district West Java VII.[1] She was part of Commission IX (health, employment and population) of the DPR.[2]
Putih Sari | |
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| Born | 20 July 1984  Jakarta |
| Alma mater | Trisakti University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | Gerindra Party |
| Position held | Member of the People's Representative Council of Indonesia (2014–2019), Member of the People's Representative Council of Indonesia (2019–2024), Member of Indonesia's Regional Representative Council (2009–2014) |
In May 2020, she condemned the increase of BPJS Kesehatan contributions for non-wage workers by the Jokowi government. She said to increase premiums during the pandemic is not wise, untimely and should be reviewed for alternative ways.[3]
In 2020, she wrote an op-ed warning that the COVID-19 has taken away the focus away from the tuberculosis crisis by diverting emergency wards, resources and health workers to the Covid-19 response.[4] She stated that immediate action is necessary to maintain the existing TB infrastructure. She was reelected for a second term in the 2024 election with 111,118 votes.[5]
Early life
editShe was born in Jakarta and completed high school at SMA Negeri 42 Jakarta. Her father was Haryanto Taslam, a prominent political activist who was kidnapped in 1998 during the pro-democracy movement.[6] She went on to study dentistry at Trisakti University. Even before graduating in 2011, she ran in the 2009 Indonesian legislative election and became a member of the People's Consultative Assembly with only 25 years of age.[1][6] She is part of Gerindra's women's wing PIRA (Perempuan Indonesia Raya, Great Indonesia Woman).[6]
References
edit- ^ a b RI, Setjen DPR. "Anggota DPR RI – Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat". www.dpr.go.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ Media, Kompas Cyber. "Komisi IX DPR RI Desak PT Pamindo Tiga T Bayar THR Karyawan". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "Presiden Jokowi Didesak Kaji Ulang Kenaikan Iuran BPJS Kesehatan". Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "Let's not forget tuberculosis while fighting COVID". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "Daftar Para Caleg DPR 2024-2029 Terpilih yang Ditetapkan KPU". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 26 August 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ a b c "Anggota DPR – Putih Sari – JejakParlemen". wikidpr.org. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
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