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Surya Paloh

b. 1951

Indonesian politician

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About Surya Paloh

Born 1951. Surya Paloh is an Indonesian politician.

Surya Dharma Paloh (born 16 July 1951) is an Indonesian politician and media mogul. He owns Media Group, a conglomerate company that includes the Media Indonesia daily newspaper and MetroTV, a 24-hour news television channel. In politics, he was the chairman of the advisory board of the Golkar Party, currently the second biggest political party in Indonesia. He is also the founder of National Democrat mass organization, which later gave birth to the NasDem Party (Partai Nasional Demokrat or Partai NasDem) on 26 July 2011.

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Important facts

Born
16 July 1951, Banda Aceh
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Indonesia
Education
Islamic University of North Sumatra, SMA Negeri 7 Medan, North Sumatra Islamic University, University of North Sumatra
Awards
Tatler 500 Indonesia; Asia's Most Influential Indonesia
Also known as
Surya Dharma Paloh

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Surya Paloh?

Indonesian politician

When was Surya Paloh born?

Surya Paloh was born on 16 July 1951 in Banda Aceh.

What is Surya Paloh's occupation?

Surya Paloh is a politician.

What nationality is Surya Paloh?

Surya Paloh is Indonesian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Surya Paloh

· Wikidata: Q7647367

· DBpedia: Surya Paloh

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