Benny Laos
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Bambang Hermawan (acting)
Samsuddin Abdul Kadir (acting)
Benny Laos | |
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 Official portrait, 2017 | |
| Regent of Morotai | |
| In office 22 May 2017 – 22 May 2022 | |
| Governor | Abdul Ghani Kasuba Bambang Hermawan (acting) |
| Deputy | Asrun Padoma |
| Preceded by | Rusli Sibua Samsuddin Abdul Kadir (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Muhammad Umar Ali (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 August 1972 Ternate, North Maluku Regency, Indonesia |
| Died | 12 October 2024 (aged 52) Bobong Port, Taliabu Island, North Maluku, Indonesia |
| Party | Demokrat |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Benny Laos (8 August 1972 – 12 October 2024) was an Indonesian politician and businessman who served as the Regent of Morotai from 2017 to 2022.[1] He was a candidate for Governor of North Maluku in the 2024 election but died in a speedboat accident shortly before the election.[2] His wife, Sherly Tjoanda, subsequently took over his candidacy and won the election, becoming the first female governor of North Maluku.[3]
Benny Laos served as the Regent of Morotai, an island regency in North Maluku, from 2017 to 2022.[4] In 2024, he ran as a candidate for Governor of North Maluku, supported by a coalition of eight political parties, including NasDem, PKB, Democrats, PAN, PPP, Gelora, PSI, and the Labor Party.[5] His running mate was Sarbin Sehe, a former official at the local religious affairs office.[6]