Gibran Rakabuming Raka Biography: Height, Age, Children, Wife, Net Worth, Nationality, Wikipedia, Siblings | TheCityCeleb

Gibran Rakabuming Raka is an accomplished Indonesian politician and businessman.

He made history by being elected vice president of Indonesia, and he will take office in October 2019. Before this, he served as the mayor of Surakarta and gained valuable experience in public service.

As the eldest child of the current president of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, Gibran has been exposed to politics and leadership from a young age and has proven himself to be a capable and dedicated leader.

Profile

• Full Name: Gibran Rakabuming Raka
• Stage Name: Gibran Rakabuming
• Born: 1 October 1987
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Surakarta City, Indonesia
• Nationality: Indonesian
• Occupation: Indonesian politician and businessman.
• Height: 5’7
• Parent: Joko Widodo ,Iriana Joko Widodo
• Siblings: 2, Kaesang Pangarep , Kahiyang Ayu
• Spouse: Selvi Ananda
• Children: 2, Jan Ethes Srinarendra ,La Lembah Manah
• Relationship: married
• Net Worth: Rp22.1 billion.

Early Life And Education

Gibran Rakabuming is a highly accomplished individual. He was born on 1 October 1987 in Surakarta City, Indonesia, to his parents, Joko Widodo and Iriana Joko Widodo.

Growing up with two siblings, Kaesang Pangarep and Kahiyang Ayu, Gibran is of Indonesian descent and follows the Islamic faith.

He graduated from the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), obtaining his diploma in 2010 and a BSc degree from the collaborated University of Bradford.

His education and background have undoubtedly contributed to his success and impressive achievements.

Career

Gibran Rakabuming Raka is an accomplished Indonesian politician and businessman.

After a couple of years working for his family’s furniture business, Gibran 2010 founded Chilli Pari, a catering business based in Surakarta.

According to Gibran, he was inspired to set up the company after noticing the lack of a catering service for a conference center owned by his father. Jokowi, who intended for Gibran to inherit the leadership of his furniture business, initially opposed his eldest son’s decision to become a caterer.

However, Gibran’s success in the catering industry has proven that he is a capable and independent businessman who can make decisions and lead a successful company.

This has also shown his strong work ethic and determination to follow his path rather than simply inheriting his father’s business.

Gibran Rakabuming, the son of former Indonesian President Joko Widodo, has made a name for himself in the business world.

In 2015, he started Markobar, a successful chain of martabak restaurants that expanded to 29 locations by 2017.

Despite initial disapproval from his father, Gibran’s company ended up being valued higher than his father’s furniture company.

In 2019, he was named a favorite candidate for the 2020 Surakarta mayoral election, following in his father’s footsteps.

He officially became a member of his father’s political party, PDI-P, to run in the election and was eventually endorsed as their mayoral candidate in July 2020.

Despite allegations of using his family’s political influence, Gibran Rakabuming won the mayoral election in Surakarta, Indonesia.

His victory was aided by the unanimous support of all parties in the city council except for the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS).

However, an independent candidate, Bagyo Wahyono, also entered the race and was approved as a candidate.

Despite being heavily outspent by Gibran’s campaign, Bagyo garnered 13.47 percent of the votes, showing some support for his candidacy.

Ultimately, Gibran’s victory highlighted the strong influence of the incumbent president and the importance of financial resources in Indonesian politics.

Social Media

• Instagram handle:@gibran_rakabuming

Personal Life

Gibran Rakabuming, the current mayor of Surakarta, is a well-known public figure in Indonesia.

He is happily married to Selvi Ananda, whom he met as a jury member at the 2009 Puteri Solo beauty pageant, where she emerged as the winner.

The couple has two children: a son named Jan Ethes Srinarendra and a daughter named La Lembah Manah.

Aside from his political career, Gibran is also a fan of FC Barcelona and has supported the club for a long time.

He even wore the club’s jersey during an online exercise session with his supporters while campaigning for mayor in August 2020.

Net Worth

Gibran Rakabuming is an accomplished Indonesian politician and businessman.

He has successfully established himself in both the political and business realms, earning an estimated net worth of Rp22.1 billion.

His wealth is a testament to his hard work and dedication in his career pursuits.