Bambang Soesatyo
In short
Bambang Soesatyo is an Indonesian politician and a member of the Presidential Advisory Council (Wantimpres). He is currently in the news for warning about the rising threat of cyber attacks on Indonesia's banking sector and digital payment systems.
Who they are now
He serves as a member of the Presidential Advisory Council. He is a prominent politician from the Golkar Party and previously held high-ranking positions including Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Why they are in the news
He is trending due to his recent warnings that cyber attacks on the banking industry could threaten national stability and the economy.
An example of their work
He served as the 15th Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) between 2019 and 2024. He also held the position of the 18th Speaker of the House of Representatives.