WHY did Tan Malaka join up with Major Sabarudin in fighting a guerrilla war in Kediri? This mystery has so far remained unanswered, thus puzzling Harry Poeze. Why was the highly intellectual, experienced and world-wise Tan willing to respond to Sabarudin's invitation to fight in Kediri? "Sabarudin was known as an insane person, even a psychopath," remarks Poeze.

Sabarudin did admire Tan, but, as described by Poeze, he behaved erratically: sometimes