Following his inauguration as President on Sunday (20/10) last week, Prabowo Subianto announced his cabinet lineup. Veronica Tan, the former wife of Ahok, has been entrusted as the Deputy Minister of PPPA in the Red and White Cabinet. She has a simple and unpretentious demeanor, yet Veronica has an impressive track record. Here are the details.
8 Portraits of Veronica Tan, Former Wife of Ahok, Appointed as Deputy Minister of PPPA in the Red and White Cabinet, a Cello Player Actively Engaged in Business
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Veronica Tan, born in Medan, North Sumatra on December 4, 1977, is a businesswoman and social activist widely known as the former wife of Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, or better known as Ahok. She studied architecture at Pelita Harapan University and has three children from her marriage to Ahok: Nicholas Sean, Nathania Berniece, and Daud Albeenner. After divorcing in 2018, Veronica focused on her business career and social activities.
During her marriage, Veronica actively supported her husband in his political career, including when Ahok served as the Governor of DKI Jakarta. She served as the Chair of the Family Empowerment and Welfare Team (TP PKK) of DKI Jakarta Province from 2014 to 2017. In this capacity, she contributed to various social and health programs aimed at improving community welfare.
After her divorce, Veronica Tan showed resilience by starting a new business. She manages Alpha Agro Indonesia, a company engaged in meat imports, and established a home care service called LoveCare. LoveCare aims to provide easy access for the community to obtain health services at home. This innovation is part of her commitment to improving the quality of life for the community.
Veronica is also known for her dedication to children through the Waroeng Imaji Foundation that she founded. This foundation focuses on empowering children living in apartment complexes in Jakarta through arts and education activities. One of its famous programs is organizing theater performances for children as a means to develop their creativity and self-confidence.
On October 14, 2024, Veronica was called by elected President Prabowo Subianto to discuss her role in the upcoming government. She was then announced as the Deputy Minister for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) in the Merah Putih cabinet. In this position, Veronica is committed to improving the welfare of mothers and children and strengthening public health programs.
Veronica Tan is also active in various international forums, including representing Indonesia in discussions on gender equality and inclusion in health technology at APEC. Her involvement in global issues demonstrates her commitment to women's empowerment and child protection on a broader level.
In addition to her social and business activities, Veronica is also known for her musical talent. She has played the cello with the Twilite Orchestra and often shares her views on the importance of music in everyday life. For her, music is a means of self-expression and providing inspiration to others.
With a strong educational background, extensive social experience, and proficient business skills, Veronica Tan is ready to carry out her duties as Deputy Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection with full dedication and commitment to the welfare of the Indonesian people.
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