Wimar Witoelar
Wimar Witoelar | |
|---|---|
 Witoelar in 2011 | |
| Chairman of Presidential Spokesperson | |
| In office 20 October 1999 – 23 July 2001 | |
| President | Abdurrahman Wahid |
| Spokesperson to the President | |
| In office 20 October 1999 – 23 July 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Dewi Fortuna Anwar |
| Succeeded by | Dino Patti Djalal (International Relations) Andi Alfian Mallarangeng (Home Affairs) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 July 1945 |
| Died | 19 May 2021 (aged 75) |
| Party | Independent |
| Spouse | Suvatchara Witoelar |
| Relations | Rachmat Witoelar |
| Children | 2 |
Wimar Witoelar (14 July 1945 – 19 May 2021) was an Indonesian journalist and talk show host. He was presidential spokesperson and also chairman of presidential spokesperson to President Abdurrahman Wahid, from 1999 to 2001.[1] He died in Pondok Indah Hospital in Jakarta of complications from sepsis.[2][3]
Publications
Wimar Witoelar. 2002. No Regrets: Reflections of a Presidential Spokesman, Jakarta: Equinox Publishing, ISBN 979-95898-4-3.
References
- ↑ Wimar Witoelar. 2002. No Regrets: Reflections of a Presidential Spokesman.
- ↑ "Mantan Jubir Gus Dur Wimar Witoelar Meninggal Dunia". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 19 May 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ↑ Syakriah, Ardila (19 May 2021). "Prominent New Order critic Wimar Witoelar dies at 75". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 18 October 2022.