Aptripel Tumimomor

Aptripel Tumimomor (April 3, 1966 – April 2, 2020) was an Indonesian politician, businessman and engineer. He served as the Regent of North Morowali Regency, in Central Sulawesi, from February 17, 2016, until his death in office on April 2, 2020, from COVID-19.

Biography Aptripel Tumimomor was born on April 3, 1966, in Kolonodale, Central Sulawesi. His parents, Hendrik Tumimomor Kamesi and Maligene Damantora Lande, were teachers. He also became a lecturer at his alma mater, Paulus Christian University of Indonesia (UKIP).

In March 2020, Tumimomor supported a proposal by the Mori tribe to have King Mori Mokole Marunduh named a National Hero of Indonesia.

Before his illness, Aptripel Tumimomor planned to seek re-election for a second term as North Morowali regent in 2020. The next day, Aptripel Tumimomor died at Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo General Hospital in Makassar on April 2, 2020, at the age of 53.

Aptripel Tumimomor was buried at a cemetery for civil servants in Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi. Officials conducted the burial using coronavirus safety precautions, including hazmat suits, masks, and plastic wrap.