Syamsurizal

Syamsurizal (born 25 June 1955) is an Indonesian politician. He served as a member of the House of Representatives from 2019 to 2024, representing the Riau I electoral district. Syamsurizal formerly served as 12th Regent of Bengkalis Regency from 2000 until 2010 and is a member of the United Development Party, currently serving as Vice Chairman of the Second Commission.

Early life and education Syamsurizal was born on 25 June 1955 in Selat Panjang, Riau. He started his junior school education at SD Negeri 1 Bengkalis from 1967 to 1970 and continued his middle school education at SMP Negeri 1 Bengkalis from 1970 to 1973. Syamsurizal completed his junior high school education at SMA Negeri 1 Bengkalis from 1973 to 1976 and during his time at high school, he served as head of sports at an intra-school organization from 1971 to 1973. He later went to the University of Riau majoring in corporate economics and graduated in 1980, and earned his master's degree from Padjadjaran University majoring in human resources in 2000. Syamsurizal earned his Ph.D from the University of Malaya majoring in economics and administration in 2010. During his time as a student, he served as a member of the student representative assembly from 1975 to 1977 and as general chairman of the student representative body from 1976 to 1979. Personal life Syamsurizal is married to Fauziah Siregar and has had six children. Career Syamsurizal started his career as a head of planning at the Regional Revenue Service of Riau Province from 1983 to 1996.