Kupang –
East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) officially has a new leader for the 2025-2030 period. One figure that attracted attention was Johni Asadoma who was elected as Deputy Governor of NTT. Johni was appointed with Governor Emanuel Melkiades Laka Lena by President Prabowo Subianto, Thursday (2/20/2025).
With a long background in the police, achievements in the international arena, as well as their contribution in the field of sports, Johni Asadoma is expected to be able to bring changes to regional development. The following is a brief profile of the former NTT Police Chief who is now the deputy governor.
Background and education
Johni Asadoma was born on January 8, 1966 in Denpasar, Bali, and spent his childhood in Kupang, NTT. He is the sixth child of eight siblings, born to the couple Daniel Asadoma, who came from Alor, and Christina Philippines Yacomina Amalo, who came from Rote.
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His academic journey began by joining the Police Academy (Akpol) in 1989. He then continued his studies to win the highest title in his career.
Educational background
- Higher Education Sciences (PTIK) XXXI (1996)
- Sespimpol XXXIX (2003)
- Sespimti (2012)
- Police Management Development Program at the Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM), Sydney (2013)
- Doctoral program at Nusa Cendana University, Kupang (since 2019)
Achievement in the world of sports
In addition to success in the police world, Johni Asadoma also excels in sports, especially boxing. He once represented Indonesia at the SEA Games and even competed at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
Here are some of his achievements in the boxing world:
- Gold Medal of Kupang City Boxing Championship (1982)
- Gold Medal of Udayana Pangdam Cup Boxing Championship, Mataram (1982)
- Bronze Boxing Medal Boxing, Semarang (1982)
- SEA Games Gold Medal 1983, Singapore
- Gold Medal of Pon Pon Boxing Championship, Lampung (1984)
- Gold Medal of the Presidential Cup International Championship, Jakarta (1984)
- Representing Indonesia at the Los Angeles Olympics (1984)
- AIBA International Boxing Referee
- Chairperson of the 2016-2020 Indonesian Boxing Association Center (Pertina)
Career in the police and strategic positions
During his career in the Indonesian National Police (Polri), Johni Asadoma had held various strategic positions, including:
- North Sulawesi Police Brimob Pelton Commander
- Mako Brimob Company Commander
- Head of Sub -Division of Gegana Polri
- Danyon Brimob Bogor West Java Regional Police (2002-2003)
- North Sumatra Regional Police Mobile Brigade Commander (2003-2005)
- North Sumatra Regional Police Chief of Binjai (2005-2007)
- Associate Policy Analyst in the Field of Akpol Lemdiklat Polri
- Kabagkembangtas Romisinter Divhubinter Polri (2013)
- Divhubinter Polri’s Karomisinter (2016)
- North Sulawesi Deputy Police (2017)
- East Nusa Tenggara Deputy Police (2018)
- Kadivhubinter Polri (2020)
- East Nusa Tenggara Regional Police Chief (2022).
In addition, he is also known for his involvement in world peace missions. Johni Asadoma once led the Garuda Bhayangkara FPU Indonesian contingent to join the UN peacekeeping forces in Darfur, Sudan (2008) and served in Bosnia Herzegovina. For his dedication, he received various international awards, including from the United Nations (UN).
Personal life
Johni Asadoma married Vera Christina Sirait and was blessed with two children:
- Veronica Gabriela Margaret Asadoma, a graduate of Deakin University Melbourne, who is also the daughter of Indonesia NTT 1 2024.
- Daniel Benjamin Asadoma, who is currently studying in Australia.
In the NTT 2024 elections, Johni Asadoma was paired with Emanuel Melkiades Laka Lena. This duet won 37.33% of the votes, outperforming other couples.
With a combination of experience in the police, involvement in international missions, as well as leadership at NTT, Johni Asadoma is expected to be able to encourage development and improve the welfare of the NTT community with the elected Governor, Melki Laka Lena.
(DPW/DPW)
