Illiza Sa'aduddin Djamal

Illiza Sa'aduddin Djamal (born 31 December 1973) is an Indonesian politician who became a member of the 2019–2024 House of Representatives (DPR) of Republic of Indonesia (RI), in addition to formerly being the Mayor of Banda Aceh from 2014 to 2017.

Illiza obtained her early education from Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri (MIN) Banda Aceh in 1985; MTsN III PP Jakarta in 1988; Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri Banda Aceh in 1991; and Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Manajemen in 2006.

Following that, she was appointed Banda Aceh's Deputy Mayor, serving in tandem with Mawardy Nurdin from 2007 to 2014.

[1] Illiza, who emphasizes religious values, has been able to draw the attention of the people of Banda Aceh thanks to the political image she has created through the implementation of Islamic Sharia.

[3] Located in the South Aceh Regent's Hall, Illiza began her professional visits to the regency on 5 August 2021, she expressed her desire that the South Aceh Regency Government would implement unique educational initiatives, such as offering special scholarships to students who want to further their studies in the Middle East and other regions.

Minister Zainudin Amali and Illiza during a meeting in Jakarta , 2022