Yapto Soerjosoemarno Biography: Parents, Siblings, Wife, Children, Age, Net Worth, Position

Kanjeng Pangeran Haryo (KPH) Yapto Soelistyo Soerjosoemarno, also known as Japto, is an Indonesian politician and the leader of Pancasila Youth.

This organization, often described as a quasi-official political group, supported the New Order regime of President Soeharto and was involved in violent actions, including backing the 1965 military coup and allegedly running death squads that targeted communists.

Japto became the Chairman of the National Leadership Council of Pancasila Youth in 1981, a position he still holds.

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• Full Name: KPH H. Yapto Soelistyo Soerjosoemarno, SH
• Stage Name: Japto
• Born: December 16, 1949
• Age: 75 years old
• Birthplace: Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
• Nationality: Indonesian
• Occupation: Indonesian Politician
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Soetarjo Soerjosoemarno, Dolly Zegerius
• Siblings: Marini Soerjosoemarno
• Spouse: Retno Suciati
• Children: Sahid Abishalom B.N.N.S., Jedidiah Shenazar K.S., Golda Nayawitri B.D.K.
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life And Education

KPH H. Yapto Soelistyo Soerjosoemarno, SH, was born on December 16, 1949, in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia.

He is the son of Ir. KPN. Soetarjo Soerjosoemarno, a prominent figure from the Mangkunegaran Javanese nobility and an expert in topography and geodesy, and Dolly Zegerius, a Dutch-descendant competitive bridge player who later became an Indonesian citizen. Yapto’s older sister, Marini Soerjosoemarno, is an Indonesian actress.

Details regarding Yapto’s formal education are scarce, and it is unclear whether he attended any specific institutions. However, he is of mixed ethnicity, with his mother of Dutch descent and his father hailing from the Mangkunegaran nobility. Yapto is identified as an Indonesian Muslim.

Career

Japto, is a prominent Indonesian political figure and the leader of Pancasila Youth, an organization often described as comprising quasi-official political gangsters. Pancasila Youth played a significant role in supporting Soeharto’s New Order regime, particularly in the 1965 military coup.

The group has faced accusations of running death squads responsible for the killings of alleged communists in North Sumatra. Yapto was appointed to lead the organization in 1980 and has served as the Chairman of its National Leadership Council since 1981, maintaining a strong influence within the group.

In addition to his role with Pancasila Youth, Yapto is the leader of the Patriot Party, which is formally affiliated with the organization and is known for its strong ties to the family of former President Soeharto. Beyond his political activities, Yapto is a lawyer and owns a law firm in South Jakarta.

His involvement in sports organizations further underscores his influence, having served as Deputy Chair of the Indonesian Shooting and Hunting Association (PB Perbakin) from 2006 to 2010, and in 2023, he was elected as the General Chairperson of the Indonesian Golf Association (PB PGI).

Yapto’s involvement in national politics has also extended to his participation in the 2023 presidential election. He was a member of the Advisory Council for the National Team supporting Anies Baswedan and Muhaimin Iskandar.

His life has not been without controversy; in March 2011, he received a bomb disguised as a book, and in 2012, he appeared in the critically acclaimed documentary The Act of Killing, where he was portrayed as a wealthy, misogynistic figure.

Yapto has since threatened legal action against the filmmakers. In February 2025, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) searched his residence as part of an ongoing investigation.

Social Media

Yapto Soerjosoemarno does not have any active social media accounts.

Personal Life

Yapto Soerjosoemarno, the Indonesian politician, is married to Retno Suciati. The couple has been together for several years and has three children: Golda Nayawitri B.D.K, Sahid Abishalom B.N.N.S, and Jedidiah Shenazar K.S.

Net Worth

Yapto Soerjosoemarno, the Indonesian politician, has an unknown net worth and financial status. Despite being a prominent figure in both Indonesian politics and business, details regarding his personal finances are not publicly available.