Iyeth Bustami

Iyeth Bustami (born Sri Barat; 24 August 1973) is an Indonesian dangdut singer, actress, and politician currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives representing Riau since 2024. She rose to fame after releasing the single "Laksamana Raja di Laut", which earned her the nickname "Queen of Indonesian Malay Dangdut".

Life and career Early life (1973–1990) Bustami, born Sri Barat on 24 August 1973 in Bengkalis, a city in Bengkalis Regency, Riau, was the sixth child and youngest daughter of the six children of Nagats, a former junior school teacher, and Adam Bustami, a retired civil servant. She had four brothers, Ipan, Tajul Qori, Butet, and Ayang, and a sister, Susi. During her youth, Bustami spent her time listening to music and working as a singer at cafes.

On 29 August 2023, Bustami released DVD version of Diva Dangdut Karaoke album, a collaboration between her and famous Indonesian dangdut diva, such as Elvy Sukaesih, Rita Sugiarto, and Iis Dahlia.

In 2024, Bustami ran for election of members of House of Representatives against two former Governor of Riau, Syamsuar and Arsyadjuliandi Rachman, representing Riau and earned 23,710 votes.

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