Life Lessons from Nurul Qomar's Career Journey, from Comedy to Politics

Kapanlagi.com - Nurul Qomar is a familiar figure to the Indonesian public. He began his career as a comedian known for the comedy group Empat Sekawan. However, who would have thought that this man, often provoking laughter, would choose a political path and sit in parliament.

Not only that, his life journey is also colorful with various challenges, including taking on the responsibility as rector and facing legal issues. Qomar also had to fight against cancer that plagued his body since 2023.

Until the end of his life, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Nurul Qomar left behind a legacy of life stories that inspire many. What was the extraordinary journey of his life like?

1. Career Beginnings, From Tomtam to The Four Friends

The Career Journey of Nurul Qomar. (credit:instagram.com/abah.qomar)

Nurul Qomar first gained public recognition as a member of the comedy group Tomtam. His comedic talent shone even brighter after forming the group The Four Friends with Derry, Ginanjar, and Eman.

This group became popular through the situational comedy series Lika-liku Laki-laki, which garnered significant attention during its time. His role as a comedian made Qomar one of the icons of Indonesian comedy.

2. Venturing into the Political World

The Career Journey of Nurul Qomar. (credit:instagram.com/abah.qomar)

In 2004, Nurul Qomar decided to enter the political arena by joining the Democratic Party. He was successfully elected as a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives for the 2004–2009 period and continued for a second term until 2014.

However, his ambitions did not stop there. He ran for the position of Cirebon Regent in 2013 but was unsuccessful. In 2018, he tried his luck again as a candidate for Deputy Regent of Cirebon, but once again the results were not as hoped.

3. Focus on the World of Education

The Career Journey of Nurul Qomar. (credit:instagram.com/abah.qomar)

In 2017, Qomar shifted his focus to the field of education by accepting the position of Rector of Muhadi Setiabudi University (UMUS) in Brebes, Central Java. Unfortunately, less than a year into his term, he decided to resign from the position.

His decision to become rector later resulted in a legal case. In 2020, he was sentenced to prison for document forgery of Master's and Doctorate degrees used to fulfill the requirements for the rector position.

4. Struggle Against Cancer

The Career Journey of Nurul Qomar. (credit:instagram.com/abah.qomar)

At the end of 2023, Qomar's health deteriorated due to a recurrence of colon cancer after being declared cured previously. He underwent a series of treatments including chemotherapy to fight the disease.

On January 8, 2025, Nurul Qomar took his last breath at the Tangerang District Hospital. His passing left a deep sorrow for his family and fans.

5. Final Message for Fans

The Career Journey of Nurul Qomar. (credit:instagram.com/abah.qomar)

In increasingly declining health, Qomar remained active in sharing messages through social media. He referred to his fans as "his grandchildren" and offered wise advice on the importance of maintaining health.

"Grandchildren of Abah, it’s better to prevent than to cure. Take care of your health, don’t regret it halfway," said Qomar in a video recorded from his hospital bed.

6. What are Nurul Qomar's major achievements in the entertainment world?

Nurul Qomar became famous through the group Empat Sekawan, which became a comedy icon in the 90s.

7. Why did Nurul Qomar resign as rector?

He resigned due to issues related to the completeness of the educational documents used for the position.

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