Hajah Halimah Daeng Sikati

Background

Sikati, Hajah Halimah Daeng was born on January 9, 1927 in Sinjai, Indonesia. Daughter of Hanafi Daeng Nuntung and Andi Tanawali Petta Bunga.

Education

Diploma, University Surabaya, Indonesia, 1954. Diploma in oral surgery, New York University, 1960.

Career

Chief dental health division, Department Health, Ujung Pandang, Indonesia, 1960-1983; principal School Dental Nurses, Department Health, Ujung Pandang, Indonesia, 1968-1972; supervisor, Dental Health Development, Malaysia, 1972-1977; dental surgeon, Telok Wanjah Dental Clinic, Alor Star Malaysia, 1972-1977; head Oral Medicine Department, Hasanuddin U., Ujung Pandang, Indonesia, 1977-1992; dean Dental Faculty, Hasanuddin U., Ujung Pandang, Indonesia, 1983-1991; director Foreign Affairs Department, Hasanuddin U., Ujung Pandang, Indonesia, 1991-1994. Promoter dental health, South Sulawesi, 1955-1972. Pioneer Dental Health Education, Sulawesi, 1969-1980.

Founder School Dental Nurses, South Sulawesi, 1968, Faculty of Denistry, Ujung Pandang, 1983.

Achievements

• Hajah Halimah Daeng Sikati has been listed as a noteworthy Dentist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Indonesian Dental Association (chairlady, 1960-1972, 89-92), University Women Organization (chair, founder 1960-1972, 80-87), Medical & Pharmaceutical Professionals (chairlady 1990-1995).

Interests

• Avocations: gymnastics, reading, sewing, picnic, television.

Connections

Father:

Hanafi Daeng Nuntung

Mother:

Andi Tanawali Petta Bunga