Maesyal Rasyid

Mochamad Maesyal Rasyid (born 17 May 1965), also referred to as Rudi Maesyal, is an Indonesian politician and bureaucrat who is serving as the regent of Tangerang since 2025. A member of the Gerindra Party, he previously served as in the regional civil service and was the of Tangerang from 2017 to 2024. He also served as a district head between 2000 and 2008.

Early life and career Mochamad Maesyal Rasyid was born on 17 May 1965 in Tangerang, West Java (now Banten). Maesyal received a primary and secondary education in Tangerang, though he attended a high school in Jakarta. He was a fan of football and played for Persita Tangerang at the Soeratin Cup. After graduating in 1983, Maesyal went to the and later , graduating in 1989 and 1993 respectively. He would also attend the , graduating in 2005.

However, he only served for a year before being transferred again to become head of the land and building tax subdivision of the regional revenue service. After only three months, Maesyal became the district head of Tigaraksa (2001–2003), Kosambi (2003–2006), and Curug (2006–2008). In the election, he chose as his running mate. The pair were supported by the Advanced Indonesia Coalition Plus, consisting of six parties: Gerindra, NasDem, PKS, PKB, PAN, and Golkar.