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PKS Names Sohibul Iman as Indonesia's MPR Deputy Speaker
Indonesia's PKS party appointed Mohamad Sohibul Iman as deputy speaker of the MPR, the country's People's Consultative Assembly.
He will replace senior party politician Hidayat Nur Wahid, who has resigned from the post.
Hidayat is moving to lead the House's Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Agency, which works on ties with legislatures in other countries.
PKS says the change is intended to strengthen Indonesia's parliamentary diplomacy abroad.
The party wants Hidayat to build support for Palestine, including civilian protection, humanitarian aid and an independent Palestinian state.
PKS thanked Hidayat for his service and said it supports him in the new role.
Sohibul is expected to continue Hidayat's leadership at the MPR, while Hidayat takes up his new assignment.
PKS has named its Shura Council chairman, Mohamad Sohibul Iman, to replace Hidayat Nur Wahid as deputy speaker of Indonesia’s People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR).
PKS Secretary-General Muhammad Kholid announced the appointment on November 10, 2026.
Hidayat resigned from the MPR post after receiving a new assignment as chairman of the House of Representatives’ Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Agency (BKSAP).
The MPR leadership formally received Hidayat’s resignation letter on November 10.
PKS said Hidayat’s new role would focus on strengthening parliamentary diplomacy and support for Palestinian independence.
- Who
- Mohamad Sohibul Iman will replace Hidayat Nur Wahid as MPR deputy speaker.
- What
- PKS appointed Sohibul to the post after Hidayat resigned.
- When
- November 10, 2026.
- Where
- Indonesia’s People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR).
- Why
- Hidayat was assigned to lead the House of Representatives’ Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Agency, a role intended to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy.
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The MPR leadership formally received Hidayat Nur Wahid’s resignation letter.
PKS announced that Mohamad Sohibul Iman would replace Hidayat as MPR deputy speaker.
- Outgoing deputy speaker
- Hidayat Nur Wahid
- Replacement
- Mohamad Sohibul Iman
- Party
- Prosperous Justice Party (PKS)
- Announcement date
- November 10, 2026
- New assignment
- Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Agency (BKSAP)
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What people are saying
God willing, Shura Council Chairman Mohamad Sohibul Iman will replace HNW and continue his leadership at the MPR RI
Solidarity with Palestine must continue to be translated into concrete action.
Langkah selanjutnya akan diproses sesuai dengan mekanisme kelembagaan dan aturan perundang-undangan yang berlaku di MPR RI.