Alex Noerdin, the former Governor of South Sumatra (Sumsel), has passed away at the age of 76. He succumbed after undergoing medical treatment at Siloam Semanggi Hospital in Jakarta, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
The somber news was officially confirmed by Alex Noerdin’s family lawyer, Titis Rachmawati. In a statement, she announced, “Innalilahi wa innailaihi rojiun, Mr. Alex Noerdin has passed away at Siloam Semanggi Hospital Jakarta at 13:30 WIB.” His passing marks a significant moment for the region.
Following his passing, arrangements were promptly made to transport the body of the late Alex Noerdin back to Palembang. His remains are currently en route to the family’s funeral home on Jalan Merdeka, where relatives and former colleagues are expected to gather.
At the time of his passing, Alex Noerdin was notably embroiled in ongoing legal challenges. He was actively standing trial as a defendant in an alleged corruption case related to the controversial construction project of the Palembang Cinde Market.
Furthermore, Alex Noerdin was simultaneously serving a substantial 9-year prison sentence. This punitive measure was the result of two previous high-profile corruption convictions: one pertaining to the construction of the Sriwijaya Grand Mosque, and the other involving the procurement of natural gas by PDPDE South Sumatra.
Summary
Alex Noerdin, the former Governor of South Sumatra, passed away at the age of 76. He died on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Siloam Semanggi Hospital in Jakarta after receiving medical treatment. His family lawyer, Titis Rachmawati, officially confirmed the news of his demise.
Following his death, Alex Noerdin’s body was transported back to Palembang for his funeral arrangements. At the time of his passing, he was actively on trial for an alleged corruption case related to the Palembang Cinde Market project. Additionally, he was serving a 9-year prison sentence for two previous corruption convictions involving the Sriwijaya Grand Mosque and natural gas procurement.