Zainal Arifin Paliwang (born 6 December 1962) is an Indonesian police officer and politician who has been the 2nd Governor of North Kalimantan since 2021. Prior to his tenure as governor he was a police officer that rose to the rank of brigadier general and served as deputy chief of police of North Kalimantan from 2018 to 2020.
Zainal Arifin Paliwang | |
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| 2nd Governor of North Kalimantan | |
| Assumed office 15 February 2021 | |
| Deputy | Yansen Tipa Padan (2021-2025) Ingkong Ala (2025-present) |
| Preceded by | Irianto Lambrie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 December 1962 |
| Party | Gerindra |
| Spouse | Rachmawati Zainal |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Slamet Rijadi University (LLB) Gadjah Mada University (LLM) Hasanuddin University (LLD) |
Early life and education
editZainal Arifin Paliwang was born in Makassar, Indonesia, on 6 December 1962. He graduated from Angkas 2 Mandal district in 1979, Kasiguncu 1st State Middle School in 1982, and State Senior High School 1 Ujungpandang in 1986. He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree from Slamet Rijadi University in 2004, a Master of Law degree from Gadjah Mada University in 2006, and a Doctor of Law degree from Hasanuddin University in 2024.[1][2]
Career
editPaliwang was a brigadier general. He graduated from a police academy in 1986, and worked for the Indonesian National Police as a criminal investigator.[2] From 2018 to 2020, he served as deputy chief of police of North Kalimantan.[3]
Paliwang was elected governor of North Kalimantan after defeating Irianto Lambrie-Irwan Sabri and Udin Hiangio-Undunsyah in the 2020 election[4] and he was reelected in 2024.[5] Paliwang's deputy governor was Yansen Tipa Padan from 2021 to 2025,[4] and then Ingkong Ala since 2025.[5]
In 2021, Paliwang became chair of the advisory board of the North Kalimantan Gerindra Party.[6]
Personal life
editPolitical positions
editPaliwang supports the development of gold mining in the Mahak River.[9]
References
edit- ↑ Maryadi 2024.
- 1 2 Maryadi 2025.
- ↑ Sumardi 2025.
- 1 2 North Kalimantan governor, deputy governor take oath of office 2021.
- 1 2 Plenary DPRD Determination Of Zainal's Elected Governor And Deputy Governor Of Kaltara 2025.
- ↑ Zainal Paliwang Jadi Ketua Dewan Penasihat DPD Gerindra Kaltara, Sejak Awal tak Dideklarasikan 2021.
- ↑ President Inaugurates The Governor-Deputy Governor Of Kaltara Zainal-Yansen At The Palace 2021.
- ↑ Sumardi 2022.
- ↑ Kartono 2025.
Works cited
edit- "North Kalimantan governor, deputy governor take oath of office". Antara. 15 February 2021. Archived from the original on 4 July 2025.
- "Plenary DPRD Determination Of Zainal's Elected Governor And Deputy Governor Of Kaltara". Voice of Indonesia. 14 January 2025. Archived from the original on 4 July 2025.
- "President Inaugurates The Governor-Deputy Governor Of Kaltara Zainal-Yansen At The Palace". Voice of Indonesia. 15 February 2021. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021.
- "Zainal Paliwang Jadi Ketua Dewan Penasihat DPD Gerindra Kaltara, Sejak Awal tak Dideklarasikan". Tribun Network. 7 February 2021. Archived from the original on 4 July 2025.
- Kartono, Jino (19 April 2025). "Cerita Gubernur Kaltara Zainal Paliwang Dulang 2 Gram Emas di Sungai Mahak Malinau". Tribun Network. Archived from the original on 4 July 2025.
- Maryadi, Ari (11 February 2025). "Sosok Jenderal Asal Makassar Dilantik Jadi Gubernur Kaltara 20 Februari 2025". Tribun Network. Archived from the original on 4 July 2025.
- Maryadi, Ari (19 August 2024). "Sosok Jenderal Bugis Jadi Doktor di Unhas, Alumnus Akpol 1986". Tribun Network. Archived from the original on 4 July 2025.
- Sumardi, Edi (19 February 2025). "Presiden Prabowo Lantik Putra Sinjai Jadi Gubernur, Putri Sinjai Jadi Bupati". Tribun Network. Archived from the original on 4 July 2025.
- Sumardi, Edi (8 February 2022). "Siapa Dia Sebenarnya? Profil, Biodata AKP Novandi Arya Kharisma Anak Gubernur Kaltara yang Meninggal". Tribun Network. Archived from the original on 4 July 2025.