Malang Wahyu Hidayat married Septhelena Maria Yosepha in a private ceremony on Saturday, October 31, 2026, sharing the unexpected announcement through an Instagram Story on his personal account, @wahyuhidayatmbois.
Mayor reveals marriage through social media video
The marriage ceremony took place around 11.30 WIB in a closed gathering attended by family members and select guests. Wahyu Hidayat appeared in a white shirt paired with a black suit, while the bride wore a white wedding gown. The event became public when the mayor published video documentation of the proceedings on his social media profile.
According to TIMES Indonesia, the bride is a woman originally from West Jakarta. Video footage from the event captured the couple exchanging vows, signing marriage documents, placing wedding rings, and receiving their marriage books.
Did You Know?
The marriage ceremony was officiated by viral penghulu Ustadz Anas Fauzie, who confirmed to reporters that he led the sacred proceedings.
Ijab Kabul and Marriage Details
During the akad nikah, Mayor Wahyu recited the ijab kabul smoothly in a single breath. He stated, “I accept her marriage with a dowry of 31 million rupiah in cash,” as recorded in video footage reviewed by regional news outlets.
Malang Posco Media reported that the bride was visibly moved to tears of emotion after the official pronouncement of marriage. Following the ceremony, the mayor shared subsequent Instagram Story updates showing him visiting the grave of his late wife, Dra. Hj. Hanik Andriani, who passed away on November 20, 2025.
Officials ask public to await statement
The sudden announcement quickly generated widespread discussion across Malang Raya social media networks.
“> Administrative inquiries regarding the wedding details were met with requests for patience. Muhammad Fakhrurizal Hariez, Head of Protocol and Communication Leadership (Prokopim) for the Malang City Secretariat, advised the public and media to await an official statement directly from the mayor.
Details regarding the mayor wedding ceremony
Who officiated the wedding ceremony of Mayor Wahyu Hidayat?
The ceremony was led by KH. M. Anas Fauzie An Nachrowi, commonly known as Ustad Anas Fauzi, who confirmed his role as the penghulu for the event.
MALANG – Wali Kota Malang, Wahyu Hidayat resmi meminang istri barunya, Sabtu (31/10/2026). Istri baru yang resmi dinikahinya bernama Septhelena Maria Yosepha asal Jakarta Barat.Prosesi pernikahan dilakukan di Hotel Harris Kota Malang pukul 11.30 WIB. Hal itu dibenarkan oleh… pic.twitter.com/CqYxLrgwMR
What was the amount of the marriage dowry?
Mayor Wahyu provided a cash dowry of 31 million rupiah, as confirmed in the video documentation of the ijab kabul.
When did the mayor’s previous spouse pass away?
The mayor’s late wife, Dra. Hj. Hanik Andriani, passed away previously on November 20, 2025.
More on Wahyu Hidayat
MALANG – Wali Kota Malang, Wahyu Hidayat dikabarkan melakukan prosesi pernikahannya, Sabtu (31/10/2026). Kabar tersebut sempat diunggah melalui story akun instagramnya IG/wahyuhidayatmbois.Dalam video berdurasi sekitar satu menit tersebut, Wahyu melakukan prosesi akad bersama… pic.twitter.com/dNXvpqjJ3A
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