Mar'ie Muhammad facts for kids
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Mar'ie Muhammad
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| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 17 March 1993 – 16 March 1998 |
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| President | Suharto |
| Preceded by | J. B. Sumarlin |
| Succeeded by | Fuad Bawazier |
| 11th Chairman of the Indonesian Red Cross Society | |
| In office 22 December 1998 – 22 December 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana |
| Succeeded by | Jusuf Kalla |
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| Born | 3 April 1939 Surabaya, East Java, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | 11 December 2016 (aged 77) Cawang, Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Philanthropist |
Mar'ie Muhammad (born April 3, 1939 – died December 11, 2016) was an important Indonesian leader. He was known for his work in government and for helping people. He served as the Minister of Finance for Indonesia and later led the Indonesian Red Cross Society.
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Mar'ie Muhammad: A Leader Who Cared
Mar'ie Muhammad dedicated his life to serving Indonesia. He held a very important job in the government and later helped many people through a major charity.
Managing Indonesia's Money
Mar'ie Muhammad was Indonesia's Minister of Finance from 1993 to 1998. As Minister of Finance, his job was to manage the country's money. This included looking after the national budget and making sure the economy was stable. He worked under President Suharto.
Helping People in Need
After his time in government, Mar'ie Muhammad became the Chair of the Indonesian Red Cross Society (PMI). He led this important organization from 1998 to 2009. The Red Cross helps people during emergencies and disasters.
Responding to the Tsunami
During his time leading the Red Cross, a huge natural disaster happened. In 2004, a massive earthquake and tsunami hit Aceh and Nias, parts of Indonesia. This event caused a lot of damage and sadness.
Mar'ie Muhammad quickly traveled to the areas that were affected. He worked hard to make sure the Indonesian Red Cross helped people effectively. He also helped coordinate efforts with the government's agency for rebuilding Aceh. His leadership was very important in helping the country recover.
Later Life
Mar'ie Muhammad passed away on December 11, 2016, at the age of 77. He died in Jakarta, Indonesia. He is remembered for his dedication to public service and for his efforts to help those in need.
