Percha Leanpuri (24 June 1986 – 19 August 2021) was an Indonesian politician.[3] A member of the Nasdem Party, she served on the People's Representative Council from 2019 to 2021 and the Regional Representative Council from 2009 to 2015.[4] She was the daughter of Governor of South Sumatra Herman Deru.
Percha Leanpuri | |
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 Leanpuri in 2014 | |
| Member of the People's Representative Council of Indonesia | |
| In office 1 October 2019 – 19 August 2021 | |
| Constituency | South Sumatra II |
| Member of the Regional Representative Council of Indonesia | |
| In office 1 October 2009 – 24 August 2015[1][2] | |
| Constituency | South Sumatra |
| Literacy Ambassador of South Sumatra | |
| In office 27 November 2018 – 19 August 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 June 1986 Belitang, South Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Died | 19 August 2021 (aged 35) Palembang, Indonesia |
| Political party | Nasdem Party |
Additionally, Leanpuri was Chairman of the Indonesian Bowling Association from 2019 to 2021.[5][6][7]
Biography
Her name is an acronym for Lematang, Ogan, Way Umpu, Komering Mix (Percampuran Lemarang, Ogan, Way Umpu, Komering). Leanpuri was the wife of Syamsuddin Isaac Suryamanggala.[8] At the age of 23, she was elected to represent South Sumatra in the Regional Representative Council following her graduation from Sunway College. She served from 1 October 2009 to 24 August 2015. In 2019, Leanpuri was elected to represent the South Sumatra II district in the People's Representative Council.[9][10][11][12]
In addition to her political career, Leanpuri owned a taxi company, Star Cab, based in Palembang and Lubuklinggau.[13][14]
Percha Leanpuri died of complications from childbirth in Palembang on 19 August 2021 at the age of 35.[15]