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Ricky Suhendar
Ambassador of Indonesia to Peru and Bolivia
Incumbent
Assumed office
26 June 2023
PresidentJoko Widodo
Prabowo Subianto
Preceded byMarina Estella Anwar Bey
Personal details
Born (1970-11-09) 9 November 1970 (age 54)
Alma materParahyangan Catholic University

Ricky Suhendar (born 9 November 1970) is an Indonesian diplomat who is currently serving as ambassador to Peru and Bolivia since 2023. Previously, he served as director for political and security law and treaties in the foreign ministry from 2017 to 2019 and consul general in Hongkong from 2019 to 2023.

Early life and education

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Born on 9 November 1970,[1] Ricky studied law at the Parahyangan Catholic University from 1989, graduating with a bachelor's degree.[2]

Diplomatic career

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Ricky began his diplomatic service in 1995 and was posted to the permanent mission to the United Nations in New York from 1997 to 2000. During this period, he served as Indonesia's legal adviser to the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee.[3] He was involved in negotiations relating to United Nations Commission on International Trade Law[4] and the International Court of Justice.[5] From 1999 to 2003, he was posted at the political section of the embassy in Brasilia with the rank of third secretary.[6]

From 2006 to 2009, Ricky served as vice consul for sociocultural and information affairs at the consulate in Perth.[7][8] On one occasion, Ricky handled the repatriation of Indonesian "boat people" who attempted to flee from Indonesia and personally flew with them to Jakarta.[9][10] He also handled cases of human trafficking of Indonesian citizens.[11][12] After serving in Perth, from 2010 to 2013 he was appointed as deputy director (chief of subdirectorate) for legal services in the foreign ministry.[13] He was then assigned to the protocol and consular section of the embassy in Tokyo, Japan with the diplomatic rank of counsellor.[14] He was later transferred to head the information section[15] and, by 2015, he was promoted to the diplomatic rank of minister counsellor[16] and served as coordinator for social, cultural, and information affairs in the embassy.[17]

On 26 April 2017, Ricky was sworn in as director for political and security law and treaties in the foreign ministry.[18] As director, Ricky was involved in the negotiations on the mutual legal assistance between Indonesia and Switzerland.[19][20] He also became the chief delegate of Indonesia to the seventh Working Group on Model ASEAN Extradition Treaty in Singapore in 2018, during which he encouraged ASEAN members to agree on a Model ASEAN Extradition treaty and negotiate on a binding legal instrument.[21][22]

After serving in the foreign ministry, Ricky was installed as consul general in Hong Kong in 2019. He arrived in Hong Kong on 18 September 2019.[23] During the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong, Ricky maintained active communication with employment agencies and employers to ensure the health and welfare of Indonesian domestic helpers[24] as well as supporting efforst by the manpower ministry to vaccinate Indonesian migrant workers in Hong Kong as well as those who are about to depart.[25] He also urged Indonesian migrant workers to adhere to public health guidelines.[24] The consulate general under Ricky also fostered Indonesian economic promotions through webinars[26] and agreements, such as on credit lendings[27] and digital services.[28] In January 2021 the consulate general launched e-passport service to streamline immigration services.[29] The next month, Ricky and his Philippines counterpart Raly L. Tejada submitted a joint demarche to the Hong Kong ombusdman regarding the living conditions of boarding facilities and enforce health and safety standards for domestic helpers.[30]

In December 2022, Ricky was nominated as ambassador to Peru, with concurrent accreditation to Bolivia, by President Joko Widodo.[31] After passing an assessment by the house of representative's first commission the next month,[32] he officially assumed office on 26 June 2023.[33] He received his ambassadorial duties from charge d'affaires ad interim Rangga Yudha Nagara on 24 August 2023.[34] He presented his credentials to the President of Peru Dina Boluarte on 24 October 2023[35] and the President of Bolivia Luis Arce on 11 December 2023.[36] Following the assasination of Zetro Leonardo Purba, a junior chancery officer at the embassy on 1 September 2025, Ricky was instructed by foreign minister Sugiono to arrange the return of Zetro's remains[37] and supervise the assasination investigation.[38]

References

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  1. ^ "HASIL SELEKSI ADMINISTRASI SELEKSI TERBUKA JABATAN PIMPINAN TINGGI PRATТАМА KEMENTERIAN LUAR NEGERI TAHUN ANGGARAN 2017" (PDF). Kementerian Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia. 15 March 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 June 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  2. ^ "Alumnus FH Unpar Dilantik Jadi Duta Besar RI untuk Peru dan Bolivia" [Unpar Law Faculty Alumnus Appointed as Indonesian Ambassador to Peru and Bolivia]. Kompas. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  3. ^ "Membership of the Sixth Committee" (PDF). United Nations Digital Library. United Nations. 29 October 1997. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  4. ^ United Nations. "INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE HAMPERED BY BUDGET CONSTRAINTS, COURT PRESIDENT TELLS LEGAL COMMITTEE". Meetings Coverage and Press Releases. United Nations. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  5. ^ United Nations. "LEGAL COMMITTEE CONCLUDES EXAMINATION OF REPORT OF UN COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW". Meetings Coverage and Press Releases. United Nations. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  6. ^ Comissão de Direitos Humanos da Câmara dos Deputados. "V Conferência Nacional de Direitos Humanos: Relatório "Brasil 500 Anos: Descubra os Direitos Humanos"" [5th National Conference on Human Rights: Report “Brazil 500 Years: Discover Human Rights”] (PDF). DHnet – Direitos Humanos na Internet. Comissão de Direitos Humanos da Câmara dos Deputados. p. 141. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  7. ^ Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia. "Consulate Staffs". KRI Perth. Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia – Perth, Western Australia. Archived from the original on 6 October 2007. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  8. ^ Purwanto, Heru (4 January 2008). "Australia Tahan Empat Nelayan Indonesia di Pulau Christmas" [Australia Detains Four Indonesian Fishermen on Christmas Island]. ANTARA News. ANTARA News Agency. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  9. ^ Antara (16 December 2007). "AUSTRALIA HAS REPATRIATED 16 INDONESIAN 'BOAT PEOPLE': THE INDONESIAN NATIONAL NEWS AGENCY". ProQuest. Antara News Agency. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
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  13. ^ "Jurisdiction Impunity for an Ambassador". Prasetya UB. Brawijaya University. 30 March 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  14. ^ Jauhari, Andi (4 July 2013). "KBRI Tokyo Siapkan Kepulangan ABK Indonesia Selamat" [Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo Prepares Repatriation of Rescued Indonesian Crew]. ANTARA News Jawa Timur. ANTARA News. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  15. ^ "Daftar Pejabat dan Staff". Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia. Archived from the original on 11 April 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  16. ^ Liputan6.com (8 November 2016). "Istri Para Pejabat Tinggi Jepang Dukung Wonderful Indonesia" [Wives of Senior Japanese Officials Support Wonderful Indonesia]. Liputan6. PT Elang Mahkota Teknologi Tbk. Retrieved 25 October 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. ^ Susilo, Richard (8 June 2015). "Indonesia Perkenalkan Budaya Papua kepada Masyarakat Jepang" [Indonesia Introduces Papuan Culture to Japanese Society]. Tribunnews.com. Tribun Network. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  18. ^ "Menteri Luar Negeri Lantik 10 Pimpinan Tinggi Pratama Kementerian Luar Negeri" [Foreign Minister Inaugurates 10 Primary High Leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs]. Kementerian Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia (in Indonesian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. 26 April 2017. Archived from the original on 19 July 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  19. ^ Kementerian Hukum dan HAM RI (6 September 2017). "Babak Baru Kerja Sama Penegakan Hukum Indonesia dan Swiss" [A New Chapter in Legal Cooperation Between Indonesia and Switzerland]. Direktorat Jenderal Administrasi Hukum Umum. Kementerian Hukum dan HAM RI. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
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  21. ^ ANTARA (20 September 2017). "Indonesia Dorong ASEAN Tingkatkan Komitmen Tangani TOC" [Indonesia Urges ASEAN to Strengthen Commitment Against Transnational Organized Crime]. ANTARA News. ANTARA News Agency. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  22. ^ Kusumawardhani, Amanda (2 February 2018). "Indonesia Dorong ASEAN Tingkatkan Penanganan Kejahatan Lintas Negara" [Indonesia Urges ASEAN to Enhance Cross-Border Crime Handling]. Bisnis Indonesia. Bisnis Indonesia Group. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  23. ^ Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong [@indonesiainhk] (18 September 2019). "Penyambutan Konjen RI Hong Kong Bpk Ricky Suhendar dan Ibu oleh staf KJRI Hkg di Wisma Puri Mandiri, 18 September 2019. Selamat Datang Bapak Konjen RI dan Ibu..." (Tweet). Retrieved 25 October 2025 – via Twitter.
  24. ^ a b "Hong Kong's domestic helpers urge recognition of role in Covid-19 war". South China Morning Post. 2020-03-28. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  25. ^ "Konjen RI untuk Hong Kong Sambut Baik Vaksinasi Covid-19 untuk PMI" [Indonesian Consul General in Hong Kong Welcomes Covid-19 Vaccination for Indonesian Migrant Workers]. JPNN.com. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  26. ^ "Hong Kong and Indonesia hold joint webinar to foster bilateral partnerships". Hong Kong Government News. 18 August 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  27. ^ "Helping to lift exports, BNI provides credit to importers of Indonesian products". Indonesia Government News. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  28. ^ "Silkwave (471.HK) Will Establish JV To Provide Satellite – Internet and Digital Multimedia to 30,000+ Indonesian". DGAP Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ad-hoc-Publizität. 5 January 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  29. ^ "Improving Services for Indonesian Citizens in Hong Kong, the Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong Launches the 'e-Passport Service' Application". Indonesia Government News. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  30. ^ "Philippines : PH, Indonesian Consulates General Sign and Submit Joint Demarche to Office of the Ombudsman of Hong Kong". MENA Report. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  31. ^ Suhartono (13 December 2022). "Dari Jurnalis hingga Diplomat Karier" [From Journalist to Career Diplomat]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  32. ^ Fajar, Ajat M (1 February 2023). "Lolos Uji Kelayakan di DPR, Ini Daftar 13 Nama Calon Dubes Luar Negeri RI" [Passed DPR’s Fit and Proper Test, Here Are the 13 Candidates for Indonesian Ambassadors Abroad]. Inilah.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  33. ^ "President Jokowi Appoints 12 New Ambassadors". Tempo. 27 June 2023. Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
  34. ^ Indonesian Embassy Lima [@kbrilima] (24 August 2023). "Transferencia de funciones del Jefe Representante de la República de Indonesia en Lima Sr. Rangga Yudha Nagara al Excmo. señor Ricky Suhendar, Embajador de la República de Indonesia, concurrente para Perú y Bolivia" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 October 2025 – via Twitter.
  35. ^ "Peru President receives credentials from five resident ambassadors". Andina. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  36. ^ "Presidente boliviano recibe las cartas credenciales de diez nuevos embajadores" [Bolivian President Receives Credentials from Ten New Ambassadors]. Nómada. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  37. ^ Tuwo, Andreas Gerry (24 October 2023). Hidayati, Nurul (ed.). "Sugiono Minta Dubes RI di Peru Urus Pemulangan Jenazah Zetro Purba" [Sugiono Asks Indonesian Ambassador in Peru to Handle Repatriation of Zetro Purba's Remains]. Kumparan. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  38. ^ Ramadhannia, Annisa (24 October 2023). "Menlu Janji Biayai Pendidikan Anak Zetro Leonardo" [Foreign Minister Promises to Fund Education of Zetro Leonardo's Child]. RRI.co.id. Retrieved 25 October 2025.