Adam Malik

Politician

Birthday July 22, 1917

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Indonesia

DEATH DATE Sep 5, 1984 (67)

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About

Vice President of Indonesia from 1978 to 1983 and an early trailblazer in Indonesian journalism. He founded the Murba Party after Indonesia became independent.

Before Fame

He served as Chairman of the Indonesia Party in North Sumatra at the age of 17 and campaigned for Indonesia's independence.

Trivia

He served as the 26th President of the United Nations General Assembly from 1971 to 1972.

Family Life

He was born to Abdul Malik Batubara and Salamah Lubis who are members of the Batubara clan, a Batak Muslim community.

Associated With

He served as VP of Indonesia during the U.S. presidency of Jimmy Carter.