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Ridwan Kamil
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Official portrait, 2018
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| 14th Governor of West Java | |
| In office 5 September 2018 – 5 September 2023 |
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| Deputy | Uu Ruzhanul Ulum |
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| Succeeded by |
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| 15th Mayor of Bandung | |
| In office 16 September 2013 – 5 September 2018 |
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| Deputy | Oded Muhammad Danial |
| Preceded by | Dada Rosada |
| Succeeded by | Oded Muhammad Danial |
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Mochamad Ridwan Kamil
4 October 1971 Bandung, Indonesia |
| Political party | Golkar |
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Independent (2012–2023) |
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Atalia Praratya
(m. 1996) |
| Children | 3 (2 biological, 1 adopted) |
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Mochamad Ridwan Kamil (born 4 October 1971), also known as Kang Emil or RK, is an Indonesian architect and politician. He served as the 15th Governor of West Java, which is the most populated province in Indonesia. Before that, he was the mayor of Bandung from 2013 to 2018. As an architect, he designed many famous buildings in Indonesia and other Asian countries with his company, Urbane. He also taught architecture at the Bandung Institute of Technology.
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About Ridwan Kamil
Ridwan Kamil was born in Bandung on October 4, 1971. He is the second child of Atje Misbach Muhjiddin, who was a professor at Padjadjaran University.
Early Life and School
Ridwan Kamil went to school in Bandung. He attended SDN Banjarsari III from 1978 to 1984. Then, he went to SMP Negeri 2 Bandung from 1984 to 1987. He finished high school at SMA Negeri 3 Bandung in 1990.
After high school, he studied architecture at the Bandung Institute of Technology. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree in 1995. Later, he continued his studies in the United States. He attended the University of California, Berkeley for two years. There, he earned a Master of Urban Design degree.
After finishing his master's degree, Ridwan Kamil returned to Indonesia. He worked as a lecturer at the Bandung Institute of Technology for 14 years. He taught in the Architectural Engineering program before he started his political career.
Family Life
Ridwan Kamil met his wife, Atalia Praratya, at an exhibition in Bandung. They got married on December 7, 1996. They have two biological children, Emmeril Kahn Mumtadz (1999–2022) and Camillia Laetitia Azzahra (born 2004). They also have one adopted child, Arkana Aidan Misbach (born 2020). Sadly, his son Emmeril passed away in 2022.
Special University Awards
Ridwan Kamil has received special awards from universities. In 2019, he received an honorary doctorate degree from Dong-a University. This was for his work in developing a good government system for West Java Province. In 2024, he also received an honorary degree from the University of Glasgow.
Professional Work
After working as an architect in Hong Kong, Ridwan Kamil started his own architecture firm. In June 2004, he and his partners founded Urbane. This company is based in Bandung, West Java.
He brought modern designs into his projects. These projects include many different types of buildings. He designed commercial buildings, university towers, museums, and mosques. He is also known for creating open public spaces in busy areas of Bandung. He did this work for free to help the community.
Awards for His Work
In 2006, Ridwan Kamil won the British Council's Young Creative Entrepreneur Award. He represented Indonesia in this international competition.
His company, Urbane Indonesia, was recognized for its excellence. It was listed in the BCI Asia Top 10 Awards from 2008 to 2010. It also received this award again in 2012.
Notable Projects
Kamil started the 'Indonesia Berkebun' (Gardening Indonesia) movement. This movement helps build community gardens in cities across Indonesia. As of 2011, this project was active in fourteen cities. It had almost 4000 members.
Some of Kamil's projects in Indonesia with Urbane Indonesia include:
- Al Jabbar Grand Mosque in Bandung
- United Tractors office tower in Jakarta
- Al-Irsyad Mosque and Al-Irsyad Satya Islamic School in Bandung
- Aceh Tsunami Museum in Banda Aceh
- Tarumanagara University Tower I and campus renovation in West Jakarta
- Rasuna Epicentrum mall in South Jakarta
His international projects include:
- Marina Bay, Singapore Master Plan
- Beijing Islamic Centre Mosque
- Ras Al Khaimah Waterfront Master Plan
- Suzhou Retail Waterfront Masterplan in China
- Tech Park Kunming
- Grand Tourism Community Club House in Calcutta
Political Career
Mayor of Bandung
Ridwan Kamil entered politics for the 2013 Bandung mayoral election. He was a new candidate supported by the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and the Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra). These parties wanted to improve the city.
Bandung had faced some challenges before he ran. Ridwan Kamil was a well-known architect with many achievements. He did not belong to any political party at that time. He won the election with 45% of the votes. This was much more than his closest opponent. He became mayor of Bandung, one of Indonesia's largest cities, at age 42.
Governor of West Java
As a popular mayor, many political parties wanted Ridwan Kamil to run for governor. They wanted him to be a candidate in the 2018 West Java gubernatorial election. He received support from smaller parties, including the United Development Party. This party provided him with a running mate, Uu Ruzhanul Ulum.
Ridwan Kamil knew he was popular in cities, especially around Bandung. However, he was less known in rural areas like Tasikmalaya. He agreed to work with Uu Ruzhanul Ulum, who was popular in those areas. Ridwan Kamil won the election with 33% of the votes. This was four percentage points higher than his closest rival.
His wins in 2013 and 2018 showed that a candidate without a strong party connection could win. This was possible if they were popular and good at communicating. Ridwan Kamil is good at connecting with different groups of people in Indonesia.
During his time as governor, he started a project for Bus Rapid Transit in Bandung. This project aims to combine electric buses, light trains, and cable cars. The goal is to reduce traffic jams in Bandung. The project was planned to start in 2023.
2024 Jakarta Gubernatorial Election
Ridwan Kamil, also known as Kang Emil, announced he would run for Governor of Jakarta. His candidacy was supported by a group of parties called the Advanced Indonesia Coalition. Other parties like PKS, PKB, PPP, and NasDem also supported him.
Kang Emil's decision to run was seen as a smart move. He is very popular from his time as mayor of Bandung and governor of West Java. He successfully served two terms as mayor and one term as governor. He believes in fair competition in elections.
He became a member of the Golkar party in 2021. Golkar recommended him to run for Governor. He received a lot of support from many political groups. He announced that his running mate would be Suswono, a former Minister of Agriculture. They were officially declared as candidates on August 19, 2024.
Honours and Awards
Satyalancana Kebaktian Sosial (2015)
Satyalancana Pembangunan (2016)
Satyalancana Karya Bhakti Praja Nugraha (2017)
Satyalancana Wira Karya (2023)
Lencana Melati Gerakan Pramuka
Lencana Karya Bakti, Gerakan Pramuka (2021)
Lencana Darma Bakti Pramuka, Gerakan Pramuka (2017)
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