M.H. Thamrin, the True Representative of the People
Born into a wealthy family, Mohammad Hoesni Thamrin became the lion of the City Council. A freedom fighter who fought for the weak.
Reza Maulana
August 19, 2024
FOR some, M.H. Thamrin may only be known as the name of a major thoroughfare that has become an icon of Jakarta, connected to Jalan Jenderal Sudirman. Often mentioned in history lessons as a Betawi hero, Mohammad Hoesni Thamrin’s name usually comes up around Jakarta’s anniversary, every June 22. In the 1920s-1930s, he was indeed actively advocating for the poor residents of Batavia.
However, Thamrin’s role was much more si
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