Benny Laos
Benny Laos | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 2017 | |
| Regent of Morotai | |
| In office 2017–2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 August 1972 Ternate, North Maluku Regency, Indonesia |
| Died | 12 October 2024 (aged 52) Bobong Port, Taliabu Island, North Maluku, Indonesia |
| Political party | Demokrat |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Benny Laos (8 August 1972 – 12 October 2024) was an Indonesian politician and businessman who served as the Regent of Morotai from 2017 to 2022. He was a candidate for Governor of North Maluku in the 2024 election but died in a speedboat accident shortly before the election. His wife, Sherly Tjoanda, subsequently took over his candidacy and won the election, becoming the first female governor of North Maluku.