Hasan Nasbi

Hasan Nasbi (born 11 October 1979) is an Indonesian political consultant who served as the Chief of the Presidential Communication Office from 19 August 2024 until now. He was one of the spokespersons for the National Campaign Team of Prabowo Subianto–Gibran Rakabuming Raka in the 2024 Indonesian presidential election.

Early life and education

Hasan was born in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra on 11 October 1979 to a Minangkabau family. His mother is the paternal younger sister of Ahmad Syafi'i Ma'arif.

Hasan enrolled in primary school and Islamic junior high school (MTs) in Kampuang Nan Limo, , , Agam Regency. He later studied at SMA Negeri 2 Bukittinggi. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the in 2004. In October 2000, he became the chairman of the University of Indonesia Muslim Students' Association.

Career

Hasan was one of the founders of the Tan Malaka Research and Community Service Institute in June 2002. He also served as the secretary to , a researcher on Tan Malaka. In October 2004, he became one of the editors of ''Buletin Madilog: Media Pembelajaran Masyarakat'', which was published only three times and circulated on the University of Indonesia. He authored the book ''Filosofi Negara Menurut Tan Malaka'' (2004) and was one of the authors of ''Mewarisi Gagasan Tan Malaka'' (2006).

Hasan briefly worked as a journalist for ''Kompas'' between 2005 and 2006. In 2006, he became a researcher at the Center for Political Studies University of Indonesia until 2008. After that, he founded a survey institute Cyrus Network. In December 2011, he met Surakarta Mayor Joko Widodo, who, based on his institute's survey results, was encouraged to run as a candidate for Governor of Jakarta. In 2012, he served as the Coordinator of the Joko Widodo–Basuki Tjahaja Purnama Volunteer Team for the 2012 Jakarta gubernatorial election. In 2016, he and six of his colleagues funded with Rp500 million. In January 2023, he made a Toyota Alphard bet with Sunny Tanuwidjaja on whether Anies Baswedan would successfully run as a presidential candidate in the 2024 Indonesian presidential election.

Wealth report

The total wealth amounts to Rp 41.33 billion. It consists of 9 plots of land and buildings worth Rp 13.96 billion, located in South Jakarta, Bekasi, and Bogor. Vehicles and machinery are valued at Rp 9.51 billion, comprising 5 cars and 1 motorcycle. Cash and cash equivalents amount to Rp 17.69 billion, while other assets are valued at Rp 735 million. The total debt amounts to Rp 575 million.

References

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People from Bukittinggi
Minangkabau people
University of Indonesia alumni
Living people
1979 births