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Megawati Sukarnoputri

Megawati Sukarnoputri is an Indonesian politician who served as the country's first female president from 2001 to 2004. She is the daughter of Sukarno, Indonesia's founding father and first president. Megawati is a key figure in the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) and has played a significant role in Indonesian politics since the late 1990s. Her leadership focused on democratic reforms and economic recovery following Indonesia's monetary crisis. Although her presidency faced challenges, she remains an influential figure in Indonesian politics, symbolizing the country’s transition to democracy after decades of authoritarian rule.