Akbar Faizal
Founder & CEO, Patra Data
Akbar Faizal is a seasoned politician and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in Indonesia's legislative body (Member of the House of Representatives, 2009–2019), representing South Sulawesi II under two different political parties: Hanura and NasDem. His passion for organization and leadership began in junior high school and matured during his years in various student movements, where he honed his political instincts. Before entering politics, Akbar started his career as a journalist, working for several print and regional media outlets across Indonesia. His formal political career began with the Democratic Party during its formative years, where he was appointed as the first Chairman of the Democratic Party Youth Wing. He later joined the Hanura Party, which marked his first entry into parliament. In 2013, before the end of his five-year term, Akbar transitioned to the NasDem Party and was successfully re-elected for the 2014–2019 period.
Drawing from his extensive political experience particularly in parliamentary and presidential elections Akbar founded PatraData Dashboard System, a company specializing in big data algorithms for electoral processes. Today, Patra Data is recognized as a political consultancy firm built on data-driven strategies, with proprietary algorithms tailored to political analysis. Over time, the company has expanded its expertise to include business research and consulting services.
Introducing PatraData
PatraData is a research, communication, and brand development company that is present as a form of participation in democratic life that is honest, measurable, and accountable.
PatraData has played a significant role in measurable political communication by utilizing the best technology platforms. Numerous successful political campaign victories and positive campaign support efforts have been achieved through Patradata’s expertise
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PatraData is here to meet the needs of businesses in market and consumer research accompanied by effective communication that is greatly needed in political and business processes. With intensive mentoring, PatraData is ready to help every entity gain an advantage.
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PKB Joins PDIP’s Push to Raise Parliamentary Threshold to 6 Percent: Who Risks Being Shut Out in the 2029 Election?
The National Awakening Party (PKB) supports the proposal to raise the parliamentary threshold (PT) to 6 percent, aligning with PDI-P, which considers this figure ideal for streamlining the number of parties in parliament without compromising societal pluralism. Although this idea remains in the stage of informal debate, a potential increase in the threshold could hinder smaller parties—such as the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI)—from competing in the 2029 general election, while also sparking speculation regarding the impact on alternative figures like Anies Baswedan and Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Meanwhile, several non-parliamentary parties oppose the PT hike and propose lowering the threshold to 1 percent to ensure electoral fairness.
Non-Parliamentary Parties Consolidate to Push for 1% Parliamentary Threshold: GKSR Prepares 200-Page Academic Paper Ahead of Meeting with the House of Representatives
The People's Voice Sovereignty Movement (GKSR)—comprising eight non-parliamentary political parties—plans to advocate for a one percent parliamentary threshold during the revision of the General Election Law ahead of the 2029 elections, aiming to ensure political representation for the public. GKSR has prepared a 200-page academic paper to be submitted to the leadership of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), emphasizing the importance of non-parliamentary party participation in deliberations on the Election Bill and the enforcement of the Constitutional Court ruling that struck down the four percent threshold. Key demands from GKSR include setting the parliamentary threshold figure, simplifying the verification process for election participants, and requiring the DPR to comply with the Constitutional Court's ruling to uphold the principle of popular sovereignty.
Awaiting the "Surya Effect" in the Presidential Election: When a Candidate Armed with Ideas and Concepts—but No Money—Topples an Incumbent Village Head Through the Votes of Rational Voters
An unexpected victory has emerged from Kampung Rawa Banteng Kaum in Mekarwangi Village, West Cikarang District, Bekasi Regency. Surya (46)—an ordinary resident who works daily sorting factory waste—made history during the 2026 Simultaneous Village Head Election held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Amidst a local political landscape often dominated by significant financial resources, Surya successfully defeated the incumbent, Subur Rustadi, securing 4,107 votes against Subur’s 4,015—a narrow victory with a margin of 92 votes.
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