This is a listing of notable people born in, or notable for their association with, South Sumatra.
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- Ambrizal, footballer who is currently playing for Persija (Palembang)
- Jules Ancion, Dutch field hockey player who competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics (Palembang)
- Putty Armein, ten-pin bowler (Palembang)
C
- Choo Hoey, Singaporean musician and conductor (Palembang)
G
- Great Lady of Gresik, noblewoman (Palembang)
M
- A. T. Mahmud, renowned composer of 500 children's songs from Indonesia (Palembang)
N
- Alex Noerdin, Governor of South Sumatra (Palembang)
N
- Emil Salim, economist and former Minister of Indonesia (Lahat Regency)
R
- Hatta Rajasa, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs (Palembang)
S
- Shi Jin Qing, late 14th century chieftain (Palembang)
Y
- Tantowi Yahya, presenter, country singer and entrepreneur (Palembang)
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Capital: Palembang | ||
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