Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak
Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah | |
| Assumed office 8 September 2025 | |
| President | Prabowo Subianto |
| Minister | Mochamad Irfan Yusuf |
| Vice Chairman of the Hajj Organizing Agency | |
| In office 22 October 2024 – 8 September 2025 | |
| President | Prabowo Subianto |
| Chairman | Mochamad Irfan Yusuf |
| General Chairman of PP Pemuda Muhammadiyah | |
| In office 24 December 2014 – 29 November 2018 | |
| Chairman of PP Muhammadiyah | Haedar Nashir |
| Preceded by | Saleh Partaonan Daulay |
| Succeeded by | Sunanto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 April 1982 Langkat, North Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Party | Gerindra |
| Spouse | Muna Soraya Putri |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | STIE Ahmad Dahlan University of Indonesia Diponegoro University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak (born 10 April 1982) is an Indonesian politician from the Gerindra party,[1] an activist in the Islamic organization Muhammadiyah, a former lecturer, and an economist. He previously served as the spokesperson for Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and is currently the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah of Indonesia, a position he has held since 8 September 2025.[2][3]
Education and career
Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak was born in Salahaji village, Pematang Jaya, Langkat Regency, North Sumatra. He spent his early childhood in Kuala Simpang, attending TK Aisyiyah, SDN Sriwijaya, and SMPN 1 Kuala Simpang in Aceh Tamiang. His family later moved to Sibolga, North Sumatra, where he continued his education at SMP Negeri 1 Sibolga. Following junior high school, the family relocated to Tangerang City.[4]
Simanjuntak earned a bachelor's degree in Public Accounting from the Ahmad Dahlan Institute of Technology and Business in Jakarta. In 2005, he enrolled in the Master's Program in Public Planning and Policy (MPKP) with a concentration in Central and Regional Financial Decentralization at the University of Indonesia Faculty of Economics. While completing his master's degree, he worked as a lecturer at Muhammadiyah University of Tangerang (UMT), then known as STIE Muhammadiyah Tangerang. After obtaining his master's, he was appointed a civil servant lecturer in the Faculty of Economics at Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University in Banten. In 2018, he commenced a Doctorate in Economics at Diponegoro University in Semarang. That same year, he was appointed coordinator of spokespersons for the Prabowo-Sandi National Winning Body (Badan Pemenangan Nasional) for the 2019 presidential election and subsequently resigned from his university position.[4][5][6][7]
In November 2014, at the XVI Muktamar (Congress) held at the Hajj Dormitory in Padang, West Sumatra, Simanjuntak was elected General Chairman of the Central Leadership (PP) of Pemuda Muhammadiyah for the 2014–2018 term.[8] He succeeded Saleh Partaonan Daulay, receiving 450 votes against Syahrul Hasan (334 votes), Rohmat Suprapto (64 votes), King Faisal (43 votes), Amirudin (33 votes), and M. Aziz (26 votes).[9][8]
Simanjuntak has also served as President of the Religion for Peace Asia and Pacific Youth Interfaith Network (RfP-APYIN). In the private sector, he owns and operates a culinary business within the Begawan Kupie coffee shop network.[10][11][6]
Following his role as coordinator of spokespersons for the Prabowo-Sandi campaign in 2018, Simanjuntak joined the Gerindra Party in 2019 and was appointed official spokesperson for Prabowo Subianto. After Prabowo Subianto was appointed Minister of Defense of Indonesia in 2019, Simanjuntak was appointed a Special Staff to the Minister of Defense, with a portfolio covering public communication, socio-economics, and inter-institutional relations.[12][13][14][15]
Inauguration as Deputy Minister
On 8 September 2025, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak was inaugurated as the first Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah of the Republic of Indonesia.[16] The appointment was part of a cabinet reshuffle by President Prabowo Subianto, who established the new ministry to oversee the management of the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. The inauguration ceremony was held at the State Palace in Jakarta.
Filmography
Dahnil portrayed the character of Abdur Rozaq Fachruddin in the 2017 film Nyai Ahmad Dahlan.[17]
References
- ^ Adyatama, Gigi (29 July 2019). "Dahnil Anzar: I Have Officially Joined Gerindra". CNN Indonesia. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ Miralena, Rahmatia (30 October 2019). "Besides Not Using Official Car, Prabowo Also Doesn't Take Defense Minister Salary". detikcom. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
- ^ Vitiara, Mustarini Bella (9 December 2024). "Vice Chairman of BP Haji: Hajj Worship Management Involves All Institutions" (Press release). Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Danhil Anzar Simanjuntak". Tirto.id. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ Ferdinan (21 September 2018). "Leading Prabowo Campaign Team Spokespersons, Dahnil Anzar Resigns from Civil Service". detikcom. Detik.com. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Profile of Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak". VIVA.co.id. VIVA.co.id. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- ^ Redaksi, Tim (24 August 2018). "Zulkifli Hasan Praises Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak's Dissertation". JPNN.com. JPNN.com. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Dahnil Anzar Pimpin PP Pemuda Muhammadiyah". Republika. 23 November 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ "Dahnil Anzar terpilih Ketum PP Pemuda Muhammadiyah". ANTARA News. 23 November 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ Junianto Sihaloho, Markus (23 November 2014). "Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak Elected as General Chairman of PP Pemuda Muhammadiyah". Berita Satu. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Fakhruddin, Muhammad (3 October 2014). "President Youth Interfaith Calls for World Citizens to Respect Each Other". Republika. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Erdianto, Kristian (19 September 2018). "Dahnil Anzar Appointed Coordinator of Spokespersons for Prabowo-Sandiaga". Kompas. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Maharani, Tsarina (29 July 2019). "Becoming Prabowo's Spokesperson, Dahnil Anzar Has Joined Gerindra". Detik. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Prasetia, Andhika (28 July 2019). "Dahnil Anzar Appointed as Official Spokesperson for Prabowo". Detik. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Prabu Prakoso, Jaffry (12 November 2019). "Becoming Prabowo's Special Staff at Defense Ministry, These Are Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak's Duties". Bisnis. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Saputra, Rizki Adis (8 September 2025). "Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak Inaugurated as Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah". Medcom.id. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ Siregar, Zulhidayat (24 August 2017). "Premiere Screening, Nyai Ahmad Dahlan's Struggle Is Truly Extraordinary". Rmol.co. Retrieved 20 November 2018.