Yuvensius Alfonsius Biakai facts for kids
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Yuvensius Alfonsius Biakai
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| 1st Regent of Asmat | |
| In office 20 October 2005 – 20 October 2015 |
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| Governor | Jacobus Perviddya Solossa Barnabas Suebu Lukas Enembe |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Elisa Kambu |
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| Born | 9 November 1956 Asmat, Zuid Nieuw-Guinea, Netherlands New Guinea |
| Died | 5 November 2020 (aged 63) Timika, Papua, Indonesia |
Yuvensius Alfonsius Biakai (born November 9, 1956 – died November 5, 2020) was an important leader in Indonesia. He served as the first Regent of Asmat for two terms. A regent is like a mayor or governor for a specific area called a regency. Biakai led the Asmat regency from October 2005 to October 2015. He passed away in Timika in 2020.
Early Life and Education
Yuvensius Alfonsius Biakai was born on November 9, 1956. His birthplace was a village called Yamas in the Asmat region. This area is now part of the Joerat District. He went to a special Catholic school in Jayapura to study theology. After his studies, he became a priest in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Agats.
Promoting Asmat Culture
Biakai was well-known for his efforts to protect and share the unique Asmat culture. He helped create the Asmat Tribe Tradition Consultative Council. This group works to keep the traditions and customs of the Asmat people alive. He also held a special traditional title. It was called the Commander of War of The Asmat Tribe. This was a ceremonial role, not a military one.
Leading Asmat Regency
In 2002, the Indonesian government created several new regencies in the Papua province. Asmat was one of these new areas. Biakai decided to run for the leader position. He won the election and became the first Regent of Asmat.
During his time as regent, he worked on important projects. In 2008, he started building a strong bridge and concrete roads. These new structures replaced older wooden ones. This project also helped protect iron wood trees. These trees were being used up too quickly.
Biakai was re-elected for a second term. His win was challenged, but the Constitutional Court of Indonesia upheld the election results in 2010. He continued to lead Asmat until 2015.
