Special Region of Yogyakarta
Hamengkubuwono X was a graduate of Public Administration at the Faculty of Law of Gajah Mada University in Yogyakarta. He was active as Chairman of KADINDAII (Business Association) of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Chairman of the Golkar Regional Leadership Council (DPD) of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Chairman of the Sports Committee of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Chairman and Managing Director of PT Punokawan Construction, President of the PG Madukismo Commissioner, and in July 1996 was appointed Chairman of the Special Region of Yogyakarta Expert Counsel to the Governor.