Biem Benyamin
Biem Triani Benyamin (born March 13, 1964) is an Indonesian politician and businessman. He was Indonesian senator from Jakarta, known for proposing a judicial review allowing independent candidates to run in regional elections. He also chaired the special committee in the parliament for revising the Jakarta Special Capital Region Government Act. Biem Benyamin is the third son of Benyamin Sueb, Betawi iconic figure. He was later elected into the People's Representative Council in 2014.
Biem Benyamin | |
|---|---|
| Member of People's Representative Council | |
| Assumed office October 1, 2014 | |
| Constituency | Jakarta 2 |
| Indonesian Senator from Jakarta | |
| In office 2004–2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Biem Triani Benyamin Sueb March 13, 1964 Jakarta |
| Political party | Gerindra |
| Spouse(s) | Wahyuning Prihatini |
| Parents | Benyamin Sueb Noni |
| Profession | Politician, businessman |
Before starting his career in politics, Biem Benyamin was active in advocating the development of Betawi culture including initiating the establishment of Kongres Rakyat Betawi (Indonesian: Betawi People Congress). As a businessman, Biem Benyamin owns a radio station, Bens Radio, which is popular in promoting Betawi culture and traditions. He also founded Etnikom Network, a network between fourteen radio stations in Java and Sumatra which actively promote local cultures.[1]
In 2012, he ran in Jakarta gubernatorial election as vice gubernatorial candidate for independent gubernatorial candidate Faisal Basri.