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