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Indonesian Commodore Sold Car to Fund Newspaper Reviving Sukarno's Ideas

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • In 1965, Indonesian Navy commodore Raden Soejoso Poegoeh decided to sell his car to fund the establishment of a newspaper.
  • Poegoeh, nephew of President Sukarno, aimed to create a media outlet that would revive Sukarno's ideas amid his increasing isolation after the September 30 Movement.
  • His family supported his decision, granting him the necessary blessing to pursue the newspaper venture.

In the latter half of 1965, a significant decision was made within the home of Navy commodore Raden Soejoso Poegoeh. Gathered with his family for a special lunch featuring his favorite dishes, Poegoeh revealed his intention to launch a newspaper.

Poegoeh, who was President Sukarno's nephew, felt compelled to act as Sukarno faced growing isolation following the September 30 Movement. His vision was to establish a media outlet that could champion and revive Sukarno's ideologies. This ambition, however, required capital.

I’d like permission to sell the car to start a newspaper.

— Raden Soejoso PoegoehPoegoeh asked his wife for permission to sell his car to fund the newspaper.

Seeking his family's approval, Poegoeh asked his wife, Soemini, and their three daughters for permission to sell his car to finance the newspaper. With their unanimous support, Poegoeh felt a sense of relief and proceeded with his plan to create a platform for Sukarno's ideas.

Go ahead, Mas. Whatever you think is best.

— SoeminiSoemini, Poegoeh's wife, granted him permission to sell the car.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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