Frederik Batti Sorring

Frederik Batti Sorring, also known by FBS, (May 28, 1955 - December 21, 2020) was an Indonesian politician and member of the Democratic Party. He served as the Regent of North Toraja Regency, a predominantly Torajan region of South Sulawesi, from 2011 until 2016.[1] Prior to that office, Batti Sorring also served as the first Vice Regent of Asmat Regency in Papua province from 2005 to 2010.[2][3]

Frederik Batti Sorring
Regent of North Toraja Regency
In office
March 31, 2011 – March 31, 2016
GovernorSyahrul Yasin Limpo
Vice GovernorFrederik B. Rombelayuk
(as Vice Regent)
Preceded byTautoto T.R. Sarongallo
Succeeded byKalatiku Paembonan
Vice Regent of Asmat Regency
In office
2005–2010
GovernorYuvensius Alfonsius Biakai
(as Regent of Asmat)
Preceded byPosition created
Succeeded byMotong Saridjan
Personal details
Born(1955-05-28)May 28, 1955
Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
DiedDecember 21, 2020(2020-12-21) (aged 65)
Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Political partyDemocratic Party
Spouse(s)Veronika Kristiani
ChildrenMegarini Batti Sorring
Maharini Batti Sorring
Alma materHasanuddin University

Biography

Batti Sorring was born on May 28, 1955, in Tanna Toraja Regency.[3] He served as the Vice Regent of Asmat Regency in western New Guinea from 2005 to 2010 under Regent Yuvensius Alfonsius Biakai.[3]

Batti Sorring was elected Regent of North Toraja in 2010, together with his running mate for vice regent, Frederik Buntang Rombelayuk.[3] They took office in March 2011 and served until 2016.

In December 2020, Batti Sorring tested positive for COVID-19.[1] He died from complications of COVID-19 at Grestelina Hospital in Makassar around 3:15 a.m. on December 21, 2020, at the age of 65.[1][3]

Batti Sorring was buried in Kurra district in Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi.[1][3]

References
  1. "Terpapar Covid-19, Mantan Bupati Torut Frederik Batti Sorring Meninggal di RS Grestelina". TribunToraja.com. 2020-12-21. Archived from the original on 2020-12-29. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  2. "BREAKING NEWS: Kabar Duka, Mantan Bupati Toraja Utara Frederik Batti Sorring Meninggal Dunia". TribunToraja.com. 2020-12-21. Archived from the original on 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  3. "Mantan Bupati Toraja Utara Frederik Batti Sorring Meninggal". Sulselonline.com. 2020-12-21. Archived from the original on 2020-12-29. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
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