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Habibie (Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie)

Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie, commonly known as Habibie, was Indonesia's third president (1998–1999), renowned for his engineering expertise and contributions to the country's aerospace industry. He played a key role in developing Indonesia's first domestically-made airplane and advanced its technology sector. As president, he guided Indonesia through a critical transition from authoritarian rule to democracy, promoting stability and reforms. Known for his intellect and integrity, Habibie also worked to foster national unity and economic growth. His leadership left a lasting impact on Indonesia’s technological development and democratization process.