What position was he appointed under president Suharto?
Minister of Defense
National Security Advisor
Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly
Chief Justice
Answer
Under President Suharto, Habibie was appointed as the Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly. This position was the highest elected position in Indonesia and Habibie held it from 1977 to 1998. He was a member of Golkar, the ruling party at the time. Habibie was known for his technocratic approach to government and his support for economic development.
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