Ismail Suko

Ismail Suko (15 June 1932 – 16 May 2011) was an Indonesian politician and civil servant. He served as a member of the People's Representative Council from 1987 to 1992, after previously serving in the provincial legislature and civil service of Riau. He had been elected as governor by legislature vote in 1985, but was forced to resign in favor of the government-selected candidate Imam Munandar.

Early life and education

Suko was born on 15 June 1932 in the hamlet of Muaranikum, part of Pasir Pengaraian in what is today Rokan Hulu Regency. He completed high school in 1955, and later obtained a diploma in economics and a degree in public administration.

Career

Suko began his career in government in 1956, as an employee of the State Planning Bureau in Jakarta. In 1961, he moved to become an employee of the Prime Minister's office. He then became a high-ranking civil servant within the Ministry of the State Secretariat, and in 1968 he was appointed as regional secretary of Riau. Upon the expiry of this appointment in 1975, he was appointed secretary of the Riau Regional People's Representative Council.

Family

Suko was married to Roslaini binti Jadin (d. 2021), and the couple had four children by 1992. Their eldest daughter, Septina Primawati, married future governor of Riau Rusli Zainal.