Background
MOERDANI, Leonardus was born on October 2, 1932 in Cepu.
MOERDANI, Leonardus was born on October 2, 1932 in Cepu.
Served under General Soeharto in military operation to take back Irian Jaya from Netherlands 1962. Played key role in restoring diplomatic relations with Malaysia following President Soekamo’s armed conflict over Sabah and Sarawak 1963-1966. Consul General Kuala Lumpur 1967-1971, Seoul 1971-1974.
Assistant for Intelligence, Department, of Defence & Security 1974-1983.
Head Strategic Intelligence Center 1977, Vice-Chief State Intelligence Company-ordinating Agency 1978-1983. Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Commander Security &.
Minister of Defence & Security since 1988.
Married Theresia Hartini Moerdani in 1964.