These are 5 Indonesians who succeeded in becoming president of countries abroad, along with their genealogy
Indonesians who become presidents abroad (YT Figures and Data Channel)
- Who would have thought that there would be a diaspora, aka descendants of Indonesians, whose political careers would lead to becoming presidents or heads of state abroad.
Some of them were even born in Indonesia and grew up abroad until they became president.
So who are the people with Indonesian lineage who have succeeded in becoming president abroad?
The following 5 world leaders have Indonesian lineage as reviewed on the YouTube Numbers & Data Channel on August 3 2022.
1. Peter M. Christian
Peter M. Christian is the president of the Federated States of Micronesia which is located in the north of Indonesia, precisely in the Pacific Ocean.
Peter M. Christian was appointed as president of the Federation of Micronesian States from 2015-2019.
Peter M. Christian has Maluku blood, to be precise, he is the third generation from his grandfather who came from Haria District, Central Maluku Regency.
In 2018, Peter M. Christian visited Indonesia to visit the graves of his ancestors in Ambon.
Even during a state visit with the president, Jokowi openly mentioned the genealogy of Peter M. Christian's ancestors who came from Maluku.
2. Barack Obama
If you think you have genuine Indonesian blood, maybe you don't, but Barack Obama lived in this country for four years (1967-1971).
Because after the divorce, Barack Obama's mother remarried a man from Bandung, Lolo Soetoro.
So the former president of the United States for the 2009-2017 period settled in Indonesia following his father.
No doubt, Barack Obama has family in Indonesia, one of whom is his younger sister, Maya Soetoro.
3. Yusof Ishak
Singapore's first president (1965-1970) apparently came from Indonesia before finally moving to another country.
Yusof Ishak followed his father from Minangkabau, Sumatra to Malaysia when he was young and grew up there.
As an adult, Yusof Ishak was involved in fighting for Malaysia's independence from England until Singapore was separated from Malaya and became the first president there.
4. Najib Razak
Lastly is Najib Razak, former Prime Minister of Malaysia who led from 2009-2018.
Najib Razak's parents are originally from Indonesia, namely his father is from Goa Regency, Makassar. To be precise, he is a descendant of the 19th king of Goa.
Najib Razak's biological mother comes from Bima, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).
5.Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau is the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada and has served since 2015 until now.
Justin Trudeau's lineage is from his grandmother who came from Minangkabau, Indonesia.
It's no surprise that some of Justin Trudeau's extended family were born and live in a number of cities in Indonesia, such as Jakarta, Padang, Makassar.***
Inilah 5 orang Indonesia yang berhasil jadi presiden negara di luar negeri, berikut silsilahnya
Orang Indonesia yang jadi presiden di luar negeri (YT Angka dan Data Channel)
- Siapa sangka jika ada diaspora alias keturunan Indonesia yang karier politiknya sampai menjadi presiden atau kepala negara di luar negeri.
Bahkan di antara mereka ada yang memang lahir di Indonesia lalu besar di luar negeri sampai menjadi presiden.
Lantas siapa saja orang dengan garis keturunan Indonesia yang sukses menjadi presiden di luar negeri?
Berikut 5 pemimpin dunia punya garis keturunan Indonesia seperti diulas dalam Youtube Angka & Data Channel pada 3 Agusus 2022.
1. Peter M. Christian
Peter M. Christian merupakan presiden dari negara Federasi Mikronesia yang terletak di utara Indonesia, tepatnya di samudera Pasific.
Peter M. Christian dilantik sebagai presiden Federasi Negara Mikronesia sejak tahun 2015-2019 lalu.
Peter M. Christian memiliki darah keturunan Maluku, tepatnya merupakan generasi ketiga dari kakeknya yang berasal dari Kecamatan Haria, Kabupaten Maluku Tengah.
Pada tahun 2018, Peter M. Christian melawat ke Indonesia untuk ke makam leluhurnya di Ambon.
Bahkan saat kunjungan kenegaraan dengan presiden, Jokowi terang-terangan menyebut silsilah nenek moyang Peter M. Christian yang berasal dari Maluku.
2. Barack Obama
Jika dianggap memiliki darah asli Indonesia mungkin memang tidak, namun Barack Obama empat tahun tinggal di negeri ini (1967-1971).
Sebab setelah cerai, ibunda Barack Obama menikah lagi dengan pria asli Bandung, Lolo Soetoro.
Sehingga eks presiden Amerika Serikat periode 2009-2017 itu menetap di Indonesia mengikuti ayah sambungnya.
Tak ayal, Barack Obama memiliki keluarga di Indonesia, salah satunya adik trinya, Maya Soetoro.
3. Yusof Ishak
Presiden pertama Singapura ini (1965-1970) rupanya memang berasal dari Indonesia sebelum akhirnya hijarah ke negeri seberang.
Yusof Ishak ikut sang ayah sejak muda dari Minangkabau, Sumatera ke Malaysia dan besar di sana.
Saat dewasa, Yusof Ishak terlibat dalam memperjuangkan kemderkaan Malaysia dari Inggris sampai Singapura terpisah dari Malaya dan menjadi presiden pertama di sana.
4. Najib Razak
Terakhir adalah Najib Razak, eks Perdana Menteri Malaysia yang memimpin sejak tahun 2009-2018 lalu.
Orang tua Najib Razak merupakan asli Indonesia, yakni ayahnya dari Kabupaten Goa, Makassar. Tepatnya, adalah keturunan dari raja Goa ke-19.
Adapun ibu kandung Najib Razak berasal dari Bima, Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB).
5. Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau adalah Perdana Menteri Kanada ke 23 dan menjabat sejak tahun 2015 hingga sekarang ini.
Adapun garis keturunan Justin Trudeau adalah dari neneknya yang berasal Minangkabau, Indonesia.
Tak ayal jika keluarga besar Justin Trudeau sebagian pernah lahir dan tinggal di sejumlah kota di Indonesia, seperti Jakarta, Padang, Makassar.***