Soeharto

Indonesian nationalism lacks a unifying thread, defined by negation rather than affirmation, with only a common struggle against imperialist powers as a foundation.

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Indonesian nationalism is defined more by negation than affirmation due to the absence of a unifying thread to bind the nation’s diverse languages, cultures, and ethnicities together. The country’s founders rejected labels such as East or West, Islamist or secular, and Western-style democracy or left-wing totalitarianism, instead opting for guided democracy or deliberation for a … Read more

Historians on the Role of Sukarno-Hatta on March 1: Exposing Dutch Hoaxes

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Yogyakarta, CNN Indonesia — Proclaimer Sukarno and Moh. Hatta considered to still play a role in the incident General Offensive March 1, 1949 in the city of Yogyakarta despite being detained in Menumbing, Bangka Belitung. “Here is the key. For what? Even though they are imprisoned, they still carry out struggles or diplomatic steps through … Read more

The reason there is no Soeharto’s name in the March 1 Presidential Decree signed by Jokowi

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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — Name of the Second President of the Republic of Indonesia Suharto not listed in Presidential Decree Number 2 of 2022 concerning the Day of State Sovereignty Enforcement as a party that plays a role in March 1st General Offensive 1949. Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD reasoned … Read more

Suharto’s great-grandchildren show off the legacy of 999 mosques in Indonesia

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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — Haryo Putra Nugroho Wibowo, great-grandson of the 2nd President of Indonesia Suharto showing off a number of the legacy of the late rulers of the homeland in the era of the new order. Starting from 999 mosques throughout Indonesia, foundations, to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII). He said the construction of … Read more

The story of Farid Okbah’s meeting with Suharto, Jokowi to Anies

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Jakarta – Teacher Farid Okbah Have you ever met the second President of the Republic of Indonesia? Suharto. The story of the meeting was revealed by his lawyer, Ismar Syafruddin. “March 20, 1997,” said Ismar when asked for confirmation, Saturday (20/11/2021). The two met at the National Working Meeting of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI). … Read more

These are Tommy Suharto’s Assets Confiscated by the BLBI Task Force, the Value is More than Half a Trillion

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Hutomo Mandala Putra or Tommy Suharto at an event. (Source: KONTAN/Muradi) JAKARTA, KOMPAS.TV – The Bank Indonesia Liquidity Assistance Task Force or BLBI Task Force confiscated assets belonging to Hutomo Mandala Putra, commonly known as Tommy Suharto on Friday (11/5/2021). The confiscation of assets belonging to the prominent son of former President Soeharto was carried … Read more

Diponegoro Military Commander Asks for Suharto’s Great Service to be Respected

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Semarang, CNN Indonesia — Commander of the IV/Diponegoro Military Region Command Major General TNI Rudianto mentioning the second President of the Republic of Indonesia Suharto must be respected. “He did a great service to Indonesia. We shouldn’t look at it (the past). Seeing it is history, all Indonesian leaders have contributed. If there were no … Read more

Harmoko and Memories ‘According to the President’s Instructions’

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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — Minister of Information era the new order, Harmoko died at the Gatot Soebroto Army Hospital, Central Jakarta, Sunday (4/7) night. The head of the RSPAD, Lt. Gen. Albertus Budi Sulistya, when confirmed, said that the deceased breathed his last at around 20.22 WIB. During his lifetime, Harmoko, who started his career … Read more

Historian: Sukarno Was Deposed

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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — Historian Anhar Gonggong confirms the speech of the 5th President of the Republic of Indonesia Megawati Soekarnoputri who mentioned that his father, President Sukarno, was removed after 1965 tempest. Megawati revealed the story about her father who was deposed when giving an oration after the awarding of an honorary professor title … Read more