Illiza Sa'aduddin Djamal
Illiza Sa'aduddin Djamal is an Indonesian politician who is the 12th mayor of Banda Aceh, and formerly member of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia from 2019 to 2024. A member of the United Development Party, she served as the 11th mayor from 2014 to 2017. She was again elected mayor in 2024.
Education
Illiza obtained her early education from Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri Banda Aceh in 1985; MTsN III PP Jakarta in 1988; Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri Banda Aceh in 1991; and Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Manajemen in 2006.Career
Early career
From 2004 to 2006, Illiza was a member in the Regional People's Representative Council of Banda Aceh. Following that, she was appointed Banda Aceh's Deputy Mayor, serving in tandem with Mawardy Nurdin from 2007 to 2014. Following the inauguration, Illiza made a statement in which she urged the officials to follow Islamic teachings and show more obedience to the leadership. She immediately climbed to the position of mayor of Banda Aceh on 16 June 2014 until 7 July 2017. Illiza, who emphasizes religious values, has been able to draw the attention of the people of Banda Aceh due to the political image she has created through the implementation of Islamic Sharia.Political career
Located in the South Aceh Regent's Hall, Illiza began her professional visits to the regency on 5 August 2021, she expressed her desire that the South Aceh Regency Government would implement educational initiatives, such as scholarships to students who want to further their studies in the Middle East and other regions.According to Illiza, she informed Zainudin Amali about the initiatives, announcing that a National Conference will be held and that her management term will shortly come to an end. Aside from that, she wishes that the National Sports Grand Design, which is now governed by Law Number 11 of 2022 concerning Sports, can be implemented by the upcoming administration.
Illiza stated on 23 June 2023, that the Village Law modification would enhance communal welfare. One way to do this is by giving local officials more authority and allocating cash up to twice as much. She continued by saying that her party is advocating for a 15% increase in village fund allocations from the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget and a 15% rise from regional transfer special allocation funds.