Taufik Effendi

State Minister of Administrative Reforms - United Indonesia Cabinet

Born in Barabai regency, South Kalimantan,on April 12, 1941, Taufik started his career as a member of the police intelligence unit and was later chosen as a National Police expert staff member. He was elected a legislator from the Democratic Party, which nominated Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for presidency, for the 2004-2009 term, representing South Kalimantan. He is deputy secretary-general of the Democratic Party.