Former Indonesia Vice President Hamzah Haz Dies at 84

Hamzah Haz, the vice-president of Indonesia from 2001 to 2004, has died. He was aged 84. Hamzah, who served under President Megawati Soekarnoputri, died at a hospital in Jakarta on July 24, a politician from the Development Planning Party, known as PPP, said in a locally televised interview.

About Hamzah Haz

He also served as minister for investment, as well as coordinating minister for people’s welfare under previous administrations. He was one of the contenders in the 2004 presidential elections. Hamzah Haz was a key figure in the PPP, one of Indonesia’s major Islamic political parties, with his leadership instrumental in shaping the party’s policies and direction over the years.

Before being an politician

Before his political career began, Hamzah Haz was a teacher and a journalist. He held several other high-profile roles before becoming vice-president, including minister of investment under President BJ Habibie and deputy speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives under President Abdurrahman Wahid.

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