Irmawan Emir Wisnandar

Irmawan Emir Wisnandar
Ambassador of Indonesia to Laos
In office
14 February 2014 – 2 December 2017
Preceded byKria Fahmi Pasaribu
Succeeded byPratito Soeharyo
Personal details
Born (1956-01-05) 5 January 1956
Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
SpouseIrma Purbawati
Parent
  • Wisnu Djajengminardo (father)
Alma materParahyangan Catholic University (Drs.)

Irmawan Emir Wisnandar (born 5 January 1956) is an Indonesian diplomat who has served in various capacities within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and on overseas assignments. He served as the Ambassador of Indonesia to Laos from 2014 until 2017. Prior to his ambassadorship, he was the Consul General of Indonesia in Melbourne, Australia, and the Director of ASEAN Functional Cooperation in the foreign ministry.

Irmawan was born in Surabaya, East Java. His father was Wisnu Djajengminardo, an air force officer who commanded the Halim Airbase during the 30 September Movement. Irmawan studied economics at the Parahyangan Catholic University in Bandung before embarking on his diplomatic career, which included postings in Washington, D.C., Songkhla, and Singapore.

Early life and education

Irmawan was born on 5 January 1956 in Surabaya[1] at a pregnancy clinic owned by Achmad Nawir, an obstetrician who was more known as a football player and played for the Dutch East Indies in the 1938 FIFA World Cup.[2] His father, Wisnu Djajengminardo,[2] was an air force officer who was known for commanding the Halim Airbase around the time of the 30 September Movement.[3] Irmawan studied economics at the Parahyangan Catholic University in Bandung. He completed his basic diplomatic education in 1986, mid-level diplomatic education in 1992, and his senior diplomatic education in 2002.[1]

Diplomatic career

Throughout his career, he had served a number of positions within the foreign ministry, including as head of section for Asia-Pacific issues of the directorate general of international economic relations, deputy director (chief of subdirectorate) for reporting section of the secretariat of directorate general of international economic relations, and deputy director for trade goods and services within the directorate of multilateral trade industry of directorate general of economy and development.[1]

Irmawan's first assignment outside Indonesia was as a staff at the embassy in Washington,[1] where he served at the economic section[1] with the rank of second secretary in the 1990s.[4] In late 1996, Irmawan was posted in Songkhla, Thailand, to prepare the opening of the new Indonesian consulate in the city. When the consulate was finally opened on 28 March 1997,[5] Irmawan began his duty as vice consul within the consulate.[1] He was then posted to Singapore sometime in the 2000s, where he headed the embassy's economic section with the rank of counsellor.[6] He later received additional duties as the embassy's head of chancery[7] and acting trade attaché in 2006.[8] During his tenure, Irmawan admitted the embassy's lack of ability in arresting the Bank Indonesia Liquidity Aid embezzlement fugitives who fled to the country, as the fugitives never reported themselves or sought any assistance to the embassy. [9]

By 2008, Irmawan had become the director of ASEAN functional cooperation within the foreign ministry.[10] During his tenure, he metaphorically described ASEAN as a “sexy girl” for Europe and the US due to its resilience against the economic crises in the US and Europe.[11]

On 21 December 2011, Irmawan became the consul general of Indonesia in Melbourne.[12] He received his duties from the consulate general chargé d'affaires ad interim Hadi Sapto Pambrasotoro on 24 January 2012 and introduced himself to the Indonesian community in the region on 11 February 2012.[13]

Irmawan was nominated as ambassador to Laos by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on 3 September 2013.[14] He passed assessment by the House of Representative's first commission on the same month[15][16] and was sworn in on 14 February 2014.[17] He presented his credentials to the President of Laos Choummaly Sayasone on 15 May 2014.[18] During his tenure, Irmawan promoted Indonesia's natural potentials through the Wonderful Indonesia exhibition in 2016.[19] At the end of his ambassadorial term, on 24 November 2017 Irmawan received the friendship medal from Laos foreign minister Saleumxay Kommasith.[20] He handed over his duties to the embassy's chargé d'affaires ad interim A. Firman Arif W. Soepalal on 2 December 2017.[21]

Irmawan is a recipient of the Civil Servants' Long Service Medal, 3rd class and 2nd class.[1]

Personal life

Irmawan is married to Irma Purbawati.[22] Irmawan is a Muslim.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "CURRICULUM VITAE DIRECTOR OF ASEAN FUNCTIONAL COOPERATION". Department of Foreign Affairs of. Archived from the original on 14 November 2009. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  2. ^ a b Liberti, Pasti (3 July 2018). Pradityo, Sapto (ed.). "Calon Dokter Jadi Kapten Indonesia di Piala Dunia 1938" [Medical Student Becomes Indonesian Captain in the 1938 World Cup]. detikX (in Indonesian). Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  3. ^ "Wisnu Djajengminardo: "Saya Serigala Terbesar dari Halim..."" [Wisnu Djajengminardo: "I am the Biggest Wolf from Halim..."]. Tempo (in Indonesian). 20 June 1999. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  4. ^ State, United States Department of (1995). Diplomatic List. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 32.
  5. ^ 28 Tahun Berdirinya Konsulat Indonesia di Songkhla. Kementerian Luar Negeri. 2025. p. 117.
  6. ^ "Who's Who". Indonesian Embassy in Singapore. Archived from the original on 27 May 2005. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  7. ^ "Who's Who". Indonesian Embassy in Singapore. Archived from the original on 17 December 2006. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  8. ^ "Trade Affairs". Archived from the original on 5 November 2006. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  9. ^ "Konglomerat Hitam Tak Punya Paspor" [Black Conglomerate Does Not Have a Passport]. Koran Tempo (in Indonesian). 27 April 2007. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  10. ^ Directory of Government of the Republic of Indonesia (in Indonesian). Mitra Info. 2008. p. 88.
  11. ^ Priyambodo, RH, ed. (4 November 2011). "ASEAN bagai gadis seksi bagi Eropa dan AS" [ASEAN is like a sexy girl for Europe and the US]. ANTARA News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  12. ^ "Dubes dan Konsul baru". Tabloid Diplomasi. 23 January 2012. Archived from the original on 22 June 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  13. ^ "ACARA PERKENALAN KONJEN RI MELBOURNE, 11 FEBRUARI 2012" (PDF). Indonesian Consulate General in Melbourne. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 March 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  14. ^ Harahap, Riza (3 September 2013). Maryati (ed.). "DPR terima nama-nama calon duta besar" [DPR receives names of ambassador candidates]. ANTARA News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  15. ^ "Dino Patti Djalal Ikut Konvensi PD, Pengganti Dubes RI di AS Diuji DPR" [Dino Patti Djalal Joins PD Convention, Replacement for Indonesian Ambassador to the US is Tested by DPR (Parliament)]. detikNews (in Indonesian). 18 September 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  16. ^ Lumanauw, Novy (24 December 2013). "SBY Installs 14 New Ambassadors". Jakarta Globe. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
  17. ^ "Delapan Dubes RI yang Baru Juga Dilantik SBY" [Eight New Indonesian Ambassadors Also Inaugurated by SBY]. detikNews (in Indonesian). 14 February 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  18. ^ "VO President receives credentials of five new foreign ambassadors officially take up their diplomatic posts in the Laos". Lao National Television English News Program. 16 May 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  19. ^ Irawan, Dhani (30 May 2016). "Meriah! Wonderful Indonesia Jadi Magnet Budaya serta Bisnis di Laos" [Lively! Wonderful Indonesia Becomes a Cultural and Business Magnet in Laos]. detikNews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  20. ^ "Indonesia Ambassador Awarded Friendship Medal". Lao News Agency. 24 November 2017. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  21. ^ "Pada tanggal 2 Desember 2017 telah dilaksanakan Upacara serah terima jabatan tugas dan tanggung jawab..." Indonesian Embassy in Vientiane. 9 December 2017. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  22. ^ SWARA, PUSPA; APRILIA (2013-09-17). MOSLEMA STYLE BY APRILIA (in Indonesian). Puspa Swara. p. 70. ISBN 978-602-8453-93-6.
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