Anita Lidya Luhulima

Anita Lidya Luhulima
Ambassador of Indonesia to Poland
In office
17 November 2021 – 15 February 2025
PresidentJoko Widodo
Preceded bySiti Nugraha Mauludiah
Succeeded byWahyu Permana (acting)
Agus Heryana (acting)
Personal details
Born(1967-06-01)1 June 1967
Died15 February 2025(2025-02-15) (aged 57)
Jakarta, Indonesia
NationalityIndonesian
Spouse
George Lantu
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(died 2021)​
ChildrenAttara Kanaya Lantu
Parent
  • A. O. Luhulima (father)
Alma materParahyangan Catholic University
Tufts University

Anita Lidya Luhulima (1 June 1967 – 15 February 2025) was an Indonesian career diplomat who served as the ambassador to Poland from 2021 until her death in 2025. Prior to her ambassadorial tenure, she served as deputy chief of mission at the embassy in London and secretary of the directorate general of multilateral cooperation.

She held various posts, including a tenure at the embassy in Washington with the rank of first secretary,[1] the chief of ministerial and foreign representative administration bureau,[2] and deputy chief of mission at the embassy in London.[3] On 26 April 2017, Luhulima became the secretary of the directorate general of multilateral cooperation.[4]

In June 2021, Luhulima was nominated by President Joko Widodo as ambassador for Poland.[5] Upon passing an assessment by the House of Representative's first commission in July,[6] she was installed as ambassador on 17 November.[7] She arrived in Poland on 20 January 2022 and conducted her first meeting with Indonesian citizens on 30 January. She presented his credentials to the President of Poland Andrzej Duda on 22 February 2022.[8] She was the third woman of Maluku descent to serve as an Indonesian ambassador.[9]

During her ambassadorship, she intensively promoted Indonesian trade, investment, culture, and tourism. Under her leadership, the embassy participated in the Warsaw Food Expo for two consecutive years in May 2023 and May 2024. In September 2024, the embassy and the Indonesian Student Association in Poland (PPI) co-hosted the Indonesia Cultural Weekend to promote Indonesian culture and cuisine.[10]

Luhulima died on the night of 15 February 2025 at the MRCC Siloam Hospital, Jakarta. Her body was laid at the Gatot Subroto funeral home the next day before being laid to rest at the Tanah Kusir Public Cemetery on 18 February.[11] Following her death, the Polish embassy in Jakarta flew the Polish flag at half-mast as a sign of mourning.[10]

Personal life

Anita Luhulima was married to George Lantu, who was also a career diplomat. Lantu died in office on 17 May 2021 while serving as deputy chief of mission in Rome. The couple has one daughter, Attara Kanaya Lantu.[12]

References

  1. ^ "Iceland -- Italy - Diplomatic List Summer 2006". U.S. Department of State. Office of the Chief of Protocol. 31 July 2006. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  2. ^ Admin (17 November 2021). "Anita Luhulima Dipercayakan Jadi Dubes RI Untuk Polandia" [Anita Luhulima Appointed as Indonesian Ambassador to Poland]. MalukuTerkini.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  3. ^ Brooke, James (14 July 2016). "Garuda Indonesia Awarded "The World's Best Cabin Crew" for the Third Consecutive Year" [Garuda Indonesia Wins “World’s Best Cabin Crew” for Third Year in a Row]. Rooster PR. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Menteri Luar Negeri Lantik 10 Pimpinan Tinggi Pratama Kementerian Luar Negeri" [Foreign Minister Inaugurates 10 Primary High Leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs]. Kementerian Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia (in Indonesian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. 26 April 2017. Archived from the original on 19 July 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  5. ^ Alfons, Matius. "Daftar 33 Calon Dubes yang Bakal Diuji DPR: Fadjroel hingga Rosan Roeslani". detiknews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  6. ^ Ramadhan, Ardito; Galih, Bayu (12 July 2021). "Fit and Proper Test 17 Calon Dubes Saat Pandemi, Ini Skema yang Disiapkan DPR" [Fit and Proper Test for 17 Ambassador Candidates During the Pandemic, This Is the Scheme Prepared by the DPR]. Kompas.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  7. ^ "12 Dubes RI Baru, Tokoh NU hingga Eks Petinggi Sinarmas" [12 New Indonesian Ambassadors, NU Figure to Former Sinarmas Executive]. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 18 November 2021. p. 2. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  8. ^ Mada, Kris (8 June 2022). "Indonesia–Polandia, Modal Lama untuk Kerja Sama Baru" [Indonesia–Poland: Old Foundations for New Cooperation]. Kompas.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  9. ^ Taufik (17 November 2021). "Anita Lidya Luhulima, Perempuan Maluku Ketiga yang Jadi Dubes RI" [Anita Lidya Luhulima, Third Woman of Maluku Heritage to Become Indonesian Ambassador]. Satu Maluku (in Indonesian). Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  10. ^ a b Ihsan, Nabil (16 February 2025). "Polandia sampaikan duka cita atas wafatnya Dubes Anita Lidya Luhulima" [Poland Expresses Condolences Over the Passing of Ambassador Anita Lidya Luhulima]. ANTARA News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  11. ^ Haryono, Willy (16 February 2025). "Kabar Duka, Dubes RI untuk Polandia Anita Lidya Luhulima Meninggal Dunia" [Sad News, Indonesian Ambassador to Poland Anita Lidya Luhulima Passes Away]. Metro TV News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  12. ^ Mumu, Chanly (26 May 2021). "Indonesia Kehilangan Dua Diplomat Hebat Asal Sulawesi Utara". Manado Post. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
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