List of people from Riau

This is a listing of notable people born in, or notable for their association with, Riau.

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• Sutardji Calzoum Bachri, poet (Indragiri Hulu)

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• Defri Juliant, dangdut singer

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• Leani Ratri Oktila, para-badminton athlete

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• Darwin Zahedy Saleh, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (Indragiri Hilir)
• Abdul Somad, Islamic preacher
• Atika Suri, TV newscasters and newscast producer (Indragiri Hulu)
• Syamsuar, politician, governor of Riau for 2019–2024 (Rokan Hilir)