Okto Dorinus Manik

Okto Dorinus Manik
Ambassador of Indonesia to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands
Incumbent
Assumed office
pending confirmation
PresidentPrabowo Subianto
Preceded byAndriana Supandi
Ambassador of Indonesia to Timor-Leste
Incumbent
Assumed office
17 November 2021
PresidentJoko Widodo
Prabowo Subianto
Preceded bySahat Sitorus
Personal details
Born (1965-10-05) 5 October 1965
Simbolon, Padang Lawas, North Sumatra, Indonesia
SpouseFlantina Sari Mutiara Silalahi
Children3
EducationPadjadjaran University
Saitama University

Okto Dorinus Manik (born 5 October 1965) is an Indonesian diplomat who is currently serving as ambassador to Timor-Leste since 2021. Prior to his appointment, he served as the chief of the legal and administration for the ministry and representatives in the foreign ministry.

Early life

Born in Simbolon, Padang Lawas, North Sumatra, Indonesia on 5 October 1965, Okto studied international relations at the Padjadjaran University from 1984 to 1989, and in law from the same university from 1986 to 1991. He continued his studies abroad, completing a master of public policy from Saitama University between 1995 and 1997.[1]

Career

Manik's diplomatic career began in 1997 at the North American section within the directorate of international trade relations. From 1999 to 2002, he was assigned at the embassy in Wellington with the rank of third secretary, followed by a post at the embassy in Suva with the rank of second secretary from 2002 to 2004. In 2004, he served as the chief of the legislation subsection at the secretariat of the directorate general of multilateral cooperation. Subsequently, from 2004 to 2006, he was the chief of UN operational activities subsection in the directorate of development, economic and environmental affairs.[1]

In 2007, Okto was posted as the chief of consular affairs at the consulate general[2] in San Francisco with the rank of first secretary, serving until 2011. He returned to the foreign ministry to serve as the deputy director (chief of subdirectorate) for taxation and infrastructure facilities with the directorate of diplomatic facilities from 2011 to 2013, before being assigned to the protocol and consular section of the embassy in Washington D.C. with the rank of minister counsellor from 2013 to 2017. He then held the position of deputy director (chief of subdirectorate) for personnel and general affairs from 2017 to 2018 at the secretariat of the directorate general of law and international treaties.[1]

On 4 April 2018, Okto became the chief of the legal and administration for the ministry and representatives in the foreign ministry.[3] In February 2021, Okto was nominated as ambassador of Indonesia to Timor-Leste.[4] After passing the House of Representatives assessment in July,[5] he was installed on 25 October 2021.[6] He presented his credentials to President of Timor-Leste Francisco Guterres on 13 December 2021.[7] During his tenure, he was involved in the Indonesia-Timor Leste business forum in 2022.[8] He also facilitated visits to Indonesia by Timor-Leste president José Ramos-Horta in 2022, which was followed by the signing of a memorandum of understanding,[9] and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao in 2024.[10] On 31 February 2023, Okto announced Indonesia's visa-free policy for citizens of Timor-Leste entering via land borders, which was enacted since the 13th of that month as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.[11]

Okto was nominated for ambassador to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands by President Prabowo Subianto in July 2025.[12] His nomination was approved by the House of Representatives in a session on 8 July 2025.[13] Shortly afterwards, Okto announced his departure from Timor-Leste in late August.[14]

Personal life

Okto Dorinus Manik is married to Flantina Sari Mutiara Silalahi,[15] and they have two sons and one daughter.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Fatima, Cidalia; Moniz, Armandina (13 December 2021). "Dubes Okto gantikan Sahat Sitorus lanjutkan komitmen Indonesia di TL" [Ambassador Okto replaces Sahat Sitorus to continue Indonesia's commitment in Timor-Leste]. TATOLI Agência Noticiosa de Timor-Leste (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  2. ^ Manik, Okto Dorinus (15 July 2008). "Jenazah Pendaki Gunung, Pungkas, Tiba di Jakarta Jumat" [Body of mountain climber, Pungkas, arrives in Jakarta on Friday]. ANTARA News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  3. ^ Sudrajat, Ilham (6 April 2018). "16 Pimpinan Tinggi Pratama Kemlu Dilantik" [16 Senior Primary Officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Inaugurated]. Koran Jakarta (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  4. ^ Richad, Ahmad (20 February 2021). "Beredar Nama 31 Calon Dubes, dari Mantan Menteri Hingga Pengusaha" [List of 31 Ambassadorial Candidates Circulates, from Former Ministers to Businessmen]. TVRI News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  5. ^ Fauzi (14 July 2021). Budiman, Budisantoso (ed.). "Anggota DPR mengapresiasi kemampuan calon dubes dari diplomat karier" [House Member Appreciates the Competence of Ambassador Candidates from Career Diplomats]. Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  6. ^ Rizqo, Kanavino Ahmad (25 October 2021). "Daftar Lengkap 17 Dubes RI Baru yang Dilantik Jokowi" [Complete List of 17 New Indonesian Ambassadors Inaugurated by Jokowi]. detikNews (in Indonesian). Detikcom. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  7. ^ Marboen, Ade P; Iskandar, M Arief (14 December 2021). "Duta besar Indonesia untuk Timor Leste serahkan surat kepercayaan" [Indonesian ambassador to Timor-Leste presents letter of credentials]. ANTARA News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  8. ^ Kaha, Kornelis; Ihsan, Nabil (25 June 2022). "Indonesia-Timor Leste business forum boosts bilateral trade". ANTARA News. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  9. ^ Nugraha, Ricky Mohammad; Bhwana, Petir Garda (19 July 2022). "Jokowi Welcomes Timor Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta in Bogor". Tempo.co. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  10. ^ Saptowalyono, Cyprianus Anto (26 January 2024). "Indonesia-Timor Leste Dorong Penyelesaian Perundingan Perbatasan" [Indonesia and Timor-Leste Push for Border Negotiation Resolution]. Kompas.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  11. ^ Fátima, Cidalia (21 February 2023). Moniz, Armandina (ed.). "Bebas Visa ke Indonesia, Dubes Okto: laporkan jika ada pungli" [Visa-Free Entry to Indonesia, Ambassador Okto: Report Any Illegal Fees]. TATOLI Agência Noticiosa de Timor-Leste (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  12. ^ Faisol, Amir. "Komisi I DPR Gelar Fit and Proper Test 24 Calon Dubes Hari Ini". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  13. ^ Media, Kompas Cyber (2025-07-09). "DPR Nyatakan 24 Calon Dubes Penuhi Syarat, Langsung Dikirim ke Prabowo". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 10 July 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  14. ^ Fátima, Cidalia; Moniz, Armandina (17 August 2025). "Siap akhiri tugas, Dubes Okto : Timor-Leste sudah seperti rumah sendiri" [Ready to end his term, Ambassador Okto: Timor-Leste already feels like home]. TATOLI Agência Noticiosa de Timor-Leste (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  15. ^ Soares, Mirandolina Barros; Moniz, Armanindina (7 May 2024). "Komunitas Istri Diplomat Asing di Timor-Leste berkomitmen dukung 'Kantina Matak'" [Foreign Diplomats’ Wives Community in Timor-Leste commits to supporting ‘Kantina Matak’]. TATOLI Agência Noticiosa de Timor-Leste (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 August 2025.
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