He's a Jolly Good Cop

The good cop has passed away, a model of integrity known for his refusal to accept bribes and courage to bring smugglers to justice.

July 20, 2004

ONE day in 1980 Hoegeng received a call from TVRI. The caller, who remains a mystery, profusely apologized and said that a decision had been made to terminate Hoegeng's appearance on national television in a musical program featuring the Hawaiian Seniors. "The program will be replaced by a national music program," the caller said. Hoegeng was surprised. "Well, it can't be. Is it because I am a signatory to Petisi 50?" (

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