Indonesian writer and politician
Hanum Salsabiela Rais (born 1982) is a politician, writer, and former television presenter from Yogyakarta. She served as a Member of the Regional People's Representative Council of the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province (DPRD DIY) () for the 2019–2024. Previously a member of the National Mandate Party, Rais joined the Ummah Party in 2023.
Career.
Rais has a degree from the Faculty of Dentistry at Gadjah Mada University. She has worked as a dentist as well as a television presenter and writer. Co-authored with her husband Rangga Almahendra (), the 2011 novel "99 Cahaya di Langit Eropa" - and the film of the same name - is based on their life together, including a period living in Austria. It deals with themes of migration and Islamophobia. The 2013 collection "Berjalan di Atas Cahaya" was co-authored with Tutie Amaliah and Wardatul Ula. It deals with social attitudes to Islam and how location can be a factor, for both those who practice the religion and those who do not.
In 2018 she was accused by the Indonesian Dentists Association of breaking their ethical code by using social media to perpetuate misinformation about an alleged case of abuse, which turned out to be untrue.
Rais served as a Member of the Regional People's Representative Council of the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province (DPRD DIY) () for the 2019–2024. Previously a member of the National Mandate Party, Rais joined the Ummah Party in 2023. In May 2024 she announced her candidacy for the role of Mayor of Yogyakarta.
Personal life.
Rais is the daughter of Amien Rais. 