List of Minangkabau people

Academics

• Arbi Sanit, political scientist
• Arifin Bey, social scientist
• Azyumardi Azra, social religion scientist, rector
• Deliar Noer, political scientist
• Dewi Fortuna Anwar, political scientist
• Ismail Mohammad Ali, governor of Bank Negara Malaysia
• James Mahmud Rice, sociologist
• Moeslim Taher, rector and owner Jayabaya University
• Riri Fitri Sari, computer scientist
• Rustam Sani, political scientist
• Said Djauharsjah Jenie, technology scientist
• Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, Astronaut, Malaysian orthopaedic surgeon
• Syahril Sabirin, governor of Bank Indonesia
• Syahrir, economist
• Werry Darta Taifur, economist
• Yurdi Yasmi, forestry scientist
• Zakiah Daradjat, Islamic psychologist

Artists

• Amrus Natalsya, realism painter, wood sculpture
• Huriah Adam, dancer, dance choreographer
• Iwan Tirta, batik designer
• Mochtar Apin, painter
• Sutan Amrull, American make-up artist
• Whulandary Herman, model, Puteri Indonesia 2012-2013, Top 16 Miss Universe 2013
• Yunizar, painter

Athletes

• Aero Sutan Aswar, Indonesian jet skier
• Alan Martha, Indonesian football athlete
• Ananda Mikola, Indonesian race car driver
• Aqsa Sutan Aswar, Indonesian jet skier
• Bona Septano, Indonesian badminton athlete
• Defia Rosmaniar, Indonesian taekwondo athlete
• Denny Sumargo, Indonesian basketball athlete
• Gitra Yuda Furton, Indonesian football athlete
• Hari Novian Caniago, Indonesian basketball athlete
• Hengky Ardiles, Indonesian football athlete
• Indra Sjafri, Indonesian football athlete
• Irsyad Maulana, Indonesian football athlete
• Jandia Eka Putra, Indonesian football athlete
• Jafri Sastra, Indonesian football coach
• Leo Guntara, Indonesian football athlete
• Markis Kido, Indonesian badminton athlete
• Aidil Zafuan, Malaysian football athlete
• Zaquan Adha, Malaysian football athlete
• Moreno Suprapto, Indonesian race car driver
• Muhammad Fauzan Jamal, Indonesian football athlete
• Nasrul Koto, Indonesian football athlete
• Nil Maizar, Indonesian football coach and former football player
• Novrianto, Indonesian football athlete
• Novri Setiawan, Indonesian football athlete
• Oktavianus, Indonesian football athlete
• Pia Zebadiah Bernadet, Indonesian badminton athlete
• Raphael Maitimo, Indonesian football athlete
• Rommy Diaz Putra, Indonesian football athlete
• Rully Desrian, Indonesian football athlete
• Silvi Antarini, Indonesian badminton athlete
• Sutan Anwar, Indonesian football athlete
• Syamsir Alam, Indonesian football athlete
• Teja Paku Alam, Indonesian football athlete
• Tommy Pranata, Indonesian football athlete
• Tri Rahmad Priadi, Indonesian football athlete
• Usman Diarra, Indonesian football athlete
• Yaspi Boby, Indonesian sprinter
• Yeyen Tumena, Indonesian football athlete
• Zahra Muzdalifah, Indonesian football athlete

Authors

• Abdul Muis, Indonesian novelist, famous novel: Salah Asuhan
• Afrizal Malna, Indonesian writer
• Ahmad Fuadi, Indonesian novelist, famous novel: Negeri 5 Menara
• Alfian Sa'at, Singaporean writer
• Ali Akbar Navis, Indonesian author, famous novel: Kemarau
• Gus tf Sakai, Indonesian writer
• Hamka, Islamic scholar, Indonesian novelist, famous novels: Merantau ke Deli, Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck, Di Bawah Lindungan Ka'bah
• Idrus, Indonesian author, famous story: "Dari Ave Maria ke Jalan Lain ke Roma"
• Karim Halim, Indonesian author
• Marah Roesli, Indonesian novelist, famous novel: Siti Nurbaya
• Marina Mahathir, Malaysian novelist
• Motinggo Busye, Indonesian novelist, famous novel: Malam Jahanam
• Nur Sutan Iskandar, Indonesian novelist, famous novel: Hulubalang Raja
• Saadah Alim, Indonesian author
• Sariamin Ismail, Indonesian novelist, famous novel: Kalau Tak Untung
• Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana, Indonesian novelist, famous novel: Layar Terkembang
• Tulis Sutan Sati, Indonesian novelist, famous novel: Sengsara Membawa Nikmat
• Wisran Hadi, Indonesian novelist
• Zainal Abidin Ahmad, Malaysian writer and language experts
• Zuber Usman, Indonesian writer

Businesspeople

• Abdul Latief, owner of ALatief Corporation
• Ahmad Sahroni, owner of fuel shipping company
• Basrizal Koto, owner of Basko Group, Indonesia
• Handry Satriago, CEO of General Electric Indonesia
• Hasnul Suhaimi, CEO of Excelcomindo Pratama
• Hasyim Ning, Indonesian car assembly businessman
• Joesoef Isak, founder of Hasta Mitra publishing house
• Kamarudin Meranun, Chairman of AirAsia and CEO of the Tune Group
• Mohamed Taib bin Haji Abdul Samad, tycoon in the early history of Kuala Lumpur
• Mokhzani Mahathir, owner of Kencana Capital Sdn. Bhd
• Nadiem Makarim, founder and CEO of Go-Jek and Indonesian government minister
• Nasimuddin Amin, Malaysian car assembly businessman
• Rinaldi Firmansyah, CEO of Telekomunikasi Indonesia
• Tunku Imran, owner of Antah Holdings, Malaysia
• Tunku Naquiyuddin, owner of Antah Holdings, Malaysia
• Tunku Tan Sri Abdullah, owner of Melewar Group, Malaysia

Composers and musicians

• Guruh Sukarnoputra, choreographer and songwriter
• Saiful Bahri, composer and songwriter
• Wandly Yazid, composer
• Zubir Said, composer of the national anthem of Singapore, "Majulah Singapura"

Diplomats

• Dino Patti Djalal, Indonesian ambassador and deputy Foreign Minister
• Fouad Abdulhameed Alkhateeb, Saudi Arabian ambassador
• Hasjim Djalal, Indonesian ambassador
• Razali Ismail, Malaysian ambassador
• Zahrain Mohamed Hashim, Malaysian ambassador

Entertainers

• Acha Septriasa, actress
• Aliando Syarief, actor, model
• Angela Nazar, actress, singer
• Atta Halilintar, actor, influencer, singer
• Awaludin, actor
• Aznil Nawawi, actor, TV host
• Billy Syahputra, actor, comedian
• Bunga Citra Lestari, actress, pop singer
• Camelia Malik, actress
• Christine Hakim, actress
• Dede Yusuf, actor
• Dude Harlino, actor
• Eva Arnaz, actress
• Hilbram Dunar, presenter
• HIM Damsyik, actor
• Imelda Therinne, actress, model
• Karina Nadila, actress, model
• Kirana Larasati, actress
• Kiwil, comedian
• Laudya Chintya Bella, actress
• Marissa Anita, actress
• Marshanda, actress
• Masayu Anastasia, actress
• Melanie Putria Dewita Sari, actress and television hostess
• Meuthia Kasim, presenter
• Nagita Slavina, actress and singer
• Nikita Mirzani, actress, model and presenter
• Nikita Willy, actress
• Niniek L. Karim, actress
• Nirina Zubir, actress
• Okky Lukman, comedian
• Olga Syahputra, comedian
• Raihaanun, actress
• Rano Karno, actor, governor of Banten
• Revalina Sayuthi Temat, actress
• Ria Irawan, actress
• Shireen Sungkar, actress and singer
• Soekarno M. Noer, actor
• Soloz Faris, Malaysian esports player
• Sukma Ayu, actress
• Titi Rajo Bintang, actress and musician
• Zainal Abidin, actor
• Zaskia Adya Mecca, actress
• Zaskia Sungkar, actress

Filmmakers

• Andjar Asmara, film director
• Arizal, film director
• Asrul Sani, screenwriter
• Bachtiar Effendi, film director
• Djamaluddin Malik, film producer
• Jajang C. Noer, film producer
• John de Rantau, film director
• Misbach Yusa Biran, film director and pioneer of Indonesian film archive
• Nan Achnas, film director
• Nasri Cheppy, film director
• Nia Dinata, film director
• Roestam Sutan Palindih, film director
• Salman Aristo, screenwriter and film director
• Upi Avianto, film director
• Usmar Ismail, film producer
• U-Wei Haji Saari, film director

First Ladies

• Fatmawati, Indonesian first lady
• Rosmah Mansor, Malaysian first lady
• Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, Malaysian first lady
• Tuanku Bahiyah, Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia and Sultanah of Kedah
• Tuanku Najihah, Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia and Tunku Ampuan of Negeri Sembilan
• Tunku Kurshiah, Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia and Tunku Ampuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan

Journalists

• Abdoel Rivai, journalist in colonial era and founder of Pewarta Wolanda
• Ani Idrus, founder of Waspada daily newspaper
• Atika Suri, TV newscaster and newscast producer
• Budi Putra, technology journalist
• Djamaluddin Adinegoro, journalist in the colonial era
• Desi Anwar, reporter of Metro TV
• Erwin Arnada, journalist, film director
• Mahyuddin Datuk Sutan Maharadja, early newspaper editor, journalist and intellectual
• Rohana Kudus, first Indonesian female journalist
• Rosihan Anwar, founder of Pedoman
• Yusril Djalinus, co-founder of Tempo magazine

Monarchies

• Adityawarman, founder royal dynasty of Pagaruyung
• Antah, king of Negeri Sembilan
• Dara Jingga, Dharmasraya princess
• Dara Petak, Dharmasraya princess
• Jaafar of Negeri Sembilan, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Malaysia
• Melewar, king of Negeri Sembilan
• Muhammad Shah of Brunei, first sultan of Brunei
• Muhriz of Negeri Sembilan, Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
• Raja Bagindo, founder Sultanate of Sulu
• Raja Sulayman, rajas of the Kingdom of Maynila

Legal system

• Arminsyah, vice attorney general of Indonesia
• Basrief Arief, attorney general of Indonesia
• Saldi Isra, justice of the Indonesian Constitutional Court
• Sukma Violetta, deputy chairwoman of the Judicial Commission of Indonesia

Military

• Adnan Bin Saidi, Malayan World War II 1st Malay Regiment, battle of bukit candu, commander
• Cut Nyak Dhien, commander of Aceh War
• Chappy Hakim, Indonesian Air Force's chief of the air staff
• Daan Jahja, chief of staff of the Siliwangi Division and military governor of Jakarta
• Dato' Bahaman, Malaysian warrior
• Doni Monardo, head of the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management.
• Kemal Idris, Indonesian commander of KOSTRAD
• Kivlan Zen, Indonesian commander of KOSTRAD
• Teuku Umar, commander of Aceh War
• Tuanku Imam Bonjol, commander of Padri War
• Tuanku Tambusai, leader of Padri War
• Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali, General (Rtd), 9th Commander, Malaysian Armed Forces Chief of Defence Forces

Politicians

• Abdul Aziz Shamsuddin, Malaysian minister
• Abdul Halim, Indonesian prime minister
• Abdullah CD, chairman of the Communist Party of Malaya
• Abdul Rahim Ishak, Singaporean government minister
• Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan, the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong Malaysia
• Abdul Samad Idris, Malaysian minister
• Abubakar Jaar, resident of North Sumatra and West Sumatra
• Adnan Kapau Gani, deputy prime minister of Indonesia
• Agus Salim, Indonesian diplomat, former Indonesian government minister
• Ahmad Boestaman, chairman of Parti Rakyat Malaysia
• Ahmad Kanedi, mayor of Bengkulu
• Aishah Ghani, Malaysian government minister
• Amirsham Abdul Aziz, Malaysian government minister
• Arcandra Tahar, Indonesian government minister
• Arifin Tasrif, Indonesian government minister
• Armida Alisjahbana, Indonesian government minister
• Arsyadjuliandi Rachman, governor of Riau
• Assaat, acting president of Indonesian
• Aziz Ishak, Malaysian government minister
• Azwar Anas, Indonesian government minister
• Bachtiar Chamsyah, Indonesian government minister
• Bagindo Azizchan, mayor of Padang
• Bahder Djohan, Indonesian government minister
• Burhanuddin al-Helmy, president of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party
• Bustanil Arifin, Indonesian government minister
• Chaerul Saleh, deputy prime minister of Indonesia
• Dipa Nusantara Aidit, leader of the Communist Party of Indonesia
• Emil Salim, Indonesian government minister
• Eny Karim, Indonesian government minister
• Erry Nuradi, governor of North Sumatra
• Fachrul Razi, Indonesian government minister
• Fadli Zon, deputy speaker of Indonesian DPR
• Fahmi Idris, Indonesian government minister
• Gamawan Fauzi, Indonesian government minister
• Ghafar Baba, deputy prime minister of Malaysia
• Ghazali Shafie, Malaysian government minister
• Hamdan Sheikh Tahir, Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang, Malaysia
• Harry Azhar Azis, chairman of the Audit Board of Indonesia
• Harun Zain, Indonesian government minister
• Hasan Basri Durin, Indonesian government minister
• Hazairin, Indonesian government minister
• Irman Gusman, speaker of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) of Indonesia
• Irwan Prayitno, governor of West Sumatra, Indonesia
• Khairy Jamaluddin, Malaysian government minister
• Mahendra Siregar, chief of Indonesian Financial Services Authority
• Mahyeldi Ansharullah, governor of West Sumatra, Indonesia
• Marzuki Usman, Indonesian government minister
• Megawati Sukarnoputri, Indonesian president
• Meutia Hatta, Indonesian government minister
• Mohamad Isa, governor of South Sumatra
• Mohamad Hasan, Negeri Sembilan government minister
• Mohammad Hatta, Indonesian prime minister and the first Indonesian vice president
• Mohammad Nasroen, Indonesian government minister
• Mohammad Nazir, Indonesian government minister
• Mokhtaruddin Lasso, founder of Parti Kebangsaan Melayu Malaya
• Muhamad Chatib Basri, Indonesian government minister
• Muhammad Djosan, governor of Maluku
• Muhammad bin Haji Muhammad Taib, Malaysian government minister
• Muhammad Natsir, Indonesian prime minister, founder of Masyumi Party
• Muhammad Yamin, Indonesian government minister
• Mukhriz Mahathir, Malaysian politician, Chief Minister of Kedah
• Nasrul Abit, vice governor of West Sumatra
• Nila Moeloek, Indonesian government minister
• Nova Iriansyah, governor of Aceh
• Oesman Sapta Odang, speaker of the Regional Representative Council of Indonesia
• Patrialis Akbar, Indonesian government minister
• Puan Maharani, Indonesian government minister
• Rafidah Aziz, Malaysian government minister
• Rahmah el Yunusiyah, Indonesian parliamentarian and women's education activist
• Rais Yatim, Malaysian government minister
• Rashid Maidin, leader of the Communist Party of Malaya
• Rasuna Said, Indonesian nationalist political leader
• Rizal Nurdin, governor of North Sumatra
• Rizal Ramli, Indonesian government minister
• Rustam Effendi, member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands
• Said Rasad, mayor of Padang
• Sha'ari Tadin, member of Parliament of Singapore
• Shamsiah Fakeh, leader of the Communist Party of Malaya
• Shaziman Abu Mansor, Malaysian government minister
• Sjafruddin Prawiranegara, head of PDRI
• Sjarifuddin Baharsjah, Indonesian government minister
• Sofyan Djalil, Indonesian government minister
• Sutan Sjahrir, first Indonesian prime minister, founder of Socialist Party of Indonesia
• Tan Malaka, international communist politician
• Tarmizi Taher, Indonesian government minister
• Taufiq Kiemas, chairman of Indonesia People's Consultative Assembly
• Tifatul Sembiring, Indonesian government minister
• Yusof Ishak, first president of Singapore
• Yusof Rawa, president of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party
• Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Indonesian government minister

Poets

• Chairil Anwar, famous poems: "Aku", "Krawang-Bekasi"
• Laksmi Pamuntjak, Indonesian poet, famous poetry collection: The Anagram
• Leon Agusta, Indonesian poet
• Taufik Ismail, famous poem: "Tirani"

Religion

• Abdul Karim Amrullah, Islamic reformer
• Abdullah Ahmad, Islamic reformer
• Abdul Somad, Islamic preacher
• Ahmad Khatib, head of the Shafi'i school of law, Mecca
• Ahmad Syafi'i Maarif, Islamic scholar, former leader of Muhammadiyah
• Burhanuddin Ulakan, Shattari sheikh and Islamic propagator in Minangkabau region
• Burhanuddin Al-Helmy, Malaysian sheikh and pro-palestinian orrator
• Ilyas Yakoub, ulama, politician
• Ismail al-Minankabawi, pioneer of Naqshbandiyya-Khalidiyya in Southeast Asia
• Mahmud Yunus, Islamic scholar
• Muhammad Amrullah, Islamic scholar
• Sulaiman ar-Rasuli, ulama and founder of PERTI
• Tahir Jalaluddin, ulama in Malaysia and Singapore
• Tuanku Nan Renceh, ulama
• Tuanku Nan Tuo, ulama
• Tuanku Pasaman, ulama

Singers

• Afgansyah Reza, singer
• Aishah, singer
• Azmyl Yunor, singer-songwriter
• Carmit Bachar, pop singer
• Cita Citata, singer
• Dorce Gamalama, pop singer, actress, and presenter
• Fariz Rustam Munaf, pop singer
• Giring Ganesha, singer
• Harry Roesli, singer-songwriter
• Hetty Koes Endang, pop singer
• Irwansyah, actor and singer
• Laila Sari, singer
• Naura Ayu, singer
• Nazril Irham, singer
• Nindy Ayunda, singer
• Sandhy Sondoro, singer-songwriter
• Sherina Munaf, singer-songwriter, actress
• Tulus, singer-songwriter
• Upiak Isil, singer, comedian
• Vidi Aldiano, pop singer

Others

• Alexander Aan, atheist activist

References

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