West Java Name Change
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The West Java provincial government is considering a name change to 'Tatar Sunda' or 'Sunda' to honor historical roots. The proposal has advanced through the regional legislature but has also sparked controversy, particularly in the Indramayu-Cirebon region.
West Java eyes name change to 'Sunda' to reflect deep historical roots
- The West Java provincial government is considering a name change to Tatar Sunda or Sunda, a move supported by all factions in the regional legislative council. - The proposed change aims to emphasize the region's deep historical, cultural, and geographical roots, distinct from its current administrative designation. - The name 'Sunda' has ancient geographical and geological significance, referri…
West Java DPRD Considers Province Name Change to 'Tatar Sunda'
- A commission within the West Java Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) has recommended further study and action on a proposal to rename the province "Tatar Sunda." - The proposal, origina…
West Java DPRD Commission Submits Sunda Name Change Recommendations to Provincial Government
- The West Java Regional People's Representative Council's Commission I has submitted recommendations to the provincial government regarding the proposal to change the province's name to Sunda or Tata…
West Java's 'Tatar Sunda' Name Change Proposal Sparks Controversy
- A proposal to rename West Java Province to Tatar Sunda Province has sparked controversy, particularly in the Indramayu-Cirebon region. - Critics argue the name change ignores the historical reality …