Yusril Ihza Mahendra
In short
Yusril Ihza Mahendra is the Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correction in President Prabowo Subianto's Red and White Cabinet. He is currently in the news for his role in coordinating the government's response to a lawsuit regarding forest fires in West Kalimantan and his stance on returning Blang Padang land to Aceh as waqf property.
Who they are now
He serves as the Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correction in Indonesia. He is an experienced lawyer, politician, and academic who previously led the Crescent Star Party.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for him because he is managing the government's legal response to a civil society lawsuit over West Kalimantan forest fires and has made statements regarding the status of Blang Padang land in Aceh.
An example of their work
He served as the Minister of Justice and Human Rights from 1999 until 2004. He also led the Crescent Star Party (PBB) for many years, including a period from 1998 to 2005.