Makmun Murod

Makmun Murod
Portrait
Official portrait, 1977
Member of the
People's Consultative Assembly
In office
1 October 1977 – 30 September 1982
PresidentSuharto
11th Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army
In office
10 May 1974 – 26 January 1978
Preceded bySurono Reksodimejo
Succeeded byRaden Widodo
Personal details
Born(1924-12-24)24 December 1924
Baturaja, South Sumatra, Dutch East Indies
Died13 September 2011(2011-09-13) (aged 86)
Jakarta, Indonesia
Cause of deathRespiration complications
Resting placeKalibata Heroes' Cemetery
NationalityIndonesian
Political partyGolkarABRI
SpouseMartiana Murod
Parent
  • Muhammad Murad (father)

Makmun Murod (24 December 1924 – 13 September 2011), was an Indonesian politician and general, who served as a member of the People's Consultative Assembly from 1977 until 1982. Previously, he served as the 11th Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army from 1974 until 1978.

Makmun Murod was born in Baturaja, South Sumatra, on 24 December 1924, during Dutch rule. He was educated at the Hollandsch-Inlandsche School, and graduated in 1939. He joined the People's Security Agency, following the proclamation of Independence. During the Indonesian National Revolution, he served in the military.[1] Following the end of the revolution, he remained in the military. He rose through the ranks, until he became the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army.[2]

Makmun Murod died on 13 September 2011 at 12:45 at Pertamina Central Hospital, due to respiratory problems. He was buried in Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery.[3]


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