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Gibran Rakabuming Raka

Gibran Rakabuming Raka

Vice President of Indonesia

Appears in 3 stories

Born: October 1, 1987 (age 38 years), Surakarta City, Indonesia
Education: Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), University of Technology Sydney (2004–2007), SMP Negeri 1 Surakarta (1999–2002), and more
Spouse: Selvi Ananda (m. 2015)
TV shows: Debat Pilpres, Debat Capres Cawapres, Gibran Bicara, and more
Previous office: Mayor of Surakarta (2021–2024)
Siblings: Kaesang Pangarep and Kahiyang Ayu
Parents: Joko Widodo and Iriana Joko Widodo

Notable Quotes

"Address the issue of land conversion in disaster-prone areas, including ways to reduce risks." — Statement to West Bandung authorities, January 25, 2026

Paraphrased: After touring the area, Gibran apologized for the government’s handling of the disaster and vowed improved support for evacuation centers, schools, and housing.([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/land-use-biodiversity/indonesian-military-steps-up-relief-efforts-flood-hit-sumatra-death-toll-above-2025-12-05/?utm_source=openai))

Stories

Indonesia builds Nusantara as a second capital

Built World

Set to be first senior official based in Nusantara

Indonesia's Constitutional Court ruled on May 12 that Jakarta stays the official capital until President Prabowo Subianto signs a presidential decree — a Keppres — formally transferring the seat of government to Nusantara. The court rejected a petition arguing that the 2022 IKN Law and the 2024 Jakarta Special Region Law created conflicting legal statuses for Jakarta. Prabowo has not yet issued the decree.

Updated May 31

Deadly landslide buries village on Mount Burangrang

Force in Play

Visited disaster site on January 25

A predawn landslide hit Pasir Langu village on Mount Burangrang at 2 a.m. on January 24, 2026, burying 34-48 houses and a marine training camp under up to 8 meters of mud while residents slept. At least 85 people died, including 23 members of Indonesia's elite marine force conducting border patrol training.[1][2][7]

Updated May 23

Sumatra’s megaflood: cyclone Senyar, deforestation, and a $3.1 billion rebuild

Built World

Has publicly apologized for aspects of the government response after visiting affected areas

In late November 2025, Cyclone Senyar struck Sumatra, unleashing days of extreme rainfall that triggered catastrophic floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. The disaster killed at least 950 people, left 274 missing, injured thousands, and displaced about a million people—one of Southeast Asia's deadliest recent climate disasters.

Updated May 10