Makmun Murod

Makmun Murod (24 December 1924 – 13 September 2011), was an Indonesian politician and general, who served as a member of the People's Consultative Assembly from 1977 until 1982. Previously, he served as the 11th Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army from 1974 until 1978.

Makmun Murod
Official portrait, 1977
Member of the People's Consultative Assembly
In office 1 October 1977 – 30 September 1982
President	Suharto
11th Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army
In office 10 May 1974 – 26 January 1978
Preceded by	Surono Reksodimejo
Succeeded by	Raden Widodo
Personal details
Born	(1924-12-24)24 December 1924 Baturaja, South Sumatra, Dutch East Indies
Died	13 September 2011(2011-09-13) (aged 86) Jakarta, Indonesia
Cause of death	Respiration complications
Resting place	Kalibata Heroes Cemetery
Nationality	Indonesian
Political party	Golkar–ABRI
Spouse	Martiana Murod
Parent	Muhammad Murad (father)

Makmun Murod was born in Baturaja, South Sumatra, on 24 December 1924, during Dutch rule. He was educated at the Hollandsch-Inlandsche School, and graduated in 1939. He joined the People's Security Agency, following the proclamation of Independence. During the Indonesian National Revolution, he served in the military.[1] Following the end of the revolution, he remained in the military. He rose through the ranks, until he became the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army.[2]

Makmun Murod died on 13 September 2011 at 12:45 at Pertamina Central Hospital, due to respiratory problems. He was buried in Kalibata Heroes Cemetery.[3]