Ratu Atut Chosiyah

Ratu Atut Chosiyah (born Ciomas, Serang, Banten, 16 May 1962) is the current governor (gubernur) of the province of Banten, Indonesia. She has held office for several terms. Before her election as governor in 2006 she was the deputy governor under Djoko Munandar from 11 January 2002. Djoko became involved in a corruption case and was suspended from office in October 2005. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono appointed Ratu Atut as caretaker governor to take over Djoko's administrative duties and she later became governor. She is the first female governor in Indonesia.