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Gibran Rakabuming Raka

Gibran Rakabuming Raka

Vice President of Indonesia

Appears in 3 stories

Born: October 1, 1987 (age 38 years), Surakarta City, Indonesia
Education: Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), University of Technology Sydney (2004–2007), SMP Negeri 1 Surakarta (1999–2002), and more
Spouse: Selvi Ananda (m. 2015)
TV shows: Debat Pilpres, Debat Capres Cawapres, Gibran Bicara, and more
Previous office: Mayor of Surakarta (2021–2024)
Siblings: Kaesang Pangarep and Kahiyang Ayu
Parents: Joko Widodo and Iriana Joko Widodo

Notable Quotes

Paraphrased: After touring the area, Gibran apologized for the government’s handling of the disaster and vowed improved support for evacuation centers, schools, and housing.([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/land-use-biodiversity/indonesian-military-steps-up-relief-efforts-flood-hit-sumatra-death-toll-above-2025-12-05/?utm_source=openai))

"Address the issue of land conversion in disaster-prone areas, including ways to reduce risks." — Statement to West Bandung authorities, January 25, 2026

Stories

Sumatra’s megaflood: cyclone Senyar, deforestation, and a $3.1 billion rebuild

Built World

Has publicly apologized for aspects of the government response after visiting affected areas

In late November 2025, Cyclone Senyar struck Sumatra, unleashing days of extreme rainfall that triggered catastrophic floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. The disaster killed at least 950 people, left 274 missing, injured thousands, and displaced about a million people—one of Southeast Asia's deadliest recent climate disasters.

Updated 6 days ago

Indonesia builds Nusantara as a second capital

Built World

Set to be first senior official based in Nusantara

Indonesia has been building a brand-new capital in the jungles of East Kalimantan since 2022. On December 12, 2025, construction crews broke ground on the legislative and judicial districts of Nusantara — the buildings meant to house parliament, the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court — under multi-year contracts worth roughly Rp20 trillion (about $1.2 billion).

Updated Apr 27

Deadly landslide buries village on Mount Burangrang

Force in Play

Visited disaster site on January 25

A predawn landslide tore through Pasir Langu village on Mount Burangrang's slopes at 2 a.m. on January 24, 2026, burying 34-48 houses and a marine training camp under up to 8 meters of mud while residents slept. The disaster has claimed at least 85 lives, including at least 23 members of Indonesia's elite marine force who were conducting border patrol training, with search teams now in their 12th day manually excavating a 2-kilometer debris field using over 3,675 personnel, tracker dogs, drones, and heavy equipment despite unstable terrain.[1][2][7]

Updated Feb 4