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Profile of Veronica Tan, Former Wife of Ahok Who is Now the Deputy Minister for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection

Profile of Veronica Tan, Former Wife of Ahok Who is Now the Deputy Minister for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection

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Profile of Veronica Tan, Former Wife of Ahok Who is Now the Deputy Minister for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection

As an inspiring figure who supports the welfare of women, children, and the elderly, Veronica Tan officially serves as the first Deputy Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection of Indonesia in the Red and White Cabinet. She was sworn in by President Prabowo Subianto on October 21, 2024.

Let's get to know our new Deputy Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection better!

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Veronica Tan was born in Medan on December 4, 1977, and was 46 years old when she officially took office as the Deputy Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection of Indonesia.

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She has 3 children from her marriage to Ahok: Nicholas Sean (1998), Nathania (2001), and Daud (2006). Nicholas Sean officially took the doctor's oath on October 24, 2024, yesterday.

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After the announcement of her inauguration, the comment section on Veronica Tan's personal Instagram was filled with congratulations and various supports, as well as hopes from netizens for social equality for women. 

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At her inauguration, Veronica Tan was accompanied by her parents and her youngest child. 

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Besides being busy with various social activities, Veronica Tan also runs Alpha Agro Indonesia, a distributor of premium imported meat established in 2018. A role model indeed!

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Veronica Tan is also known for her humble nature and willingness to share. She always learns from the successes of others, which makes her admired by many. She has also been named Asia's Most Influential by Tatler

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Quoted from Liputan6, Veronica Tan stated that women should not only depend on their partners but must be smart and independent. "If there is indeed a partner, they can be independent together, at least being able to help and also be independent," she explained. If not now, when?

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Her testimony after being divorced by Ahok and accused of infidelity has now been fully vindicated. Veronica Tan did not provide any defense while the news was rampant everywhere. Now, she has successfully reaped the rewards of her patience.