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Republicanism Stained by Dynastic Politics

Monday, July 14, 2025

Political dynasties are closely linked to corruption. That is why Indonesia’s founders chose a republic, not a monarchy.

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From left to right, Bobby Nasution, the youngest son of the seventh President Joko Widodo, Kaesang Pangarep, and second daughter Kahiyang Ayu arrive at the inauguration location for the 2024-2029 president and vice president at the Nusantara Building, Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Oct. 20, 2024. Antara/Indrianto Eko Suwarso. tempo : 178035955492.

LONG before Indonesia gained independence, the nation’s founders had already warned against dynastic politics. On July 10, 1945, members of the Investigative Committee for Preparatory Work for Independence (BPUPKI) debated what form of government the country should adopt after the end of colonial rule. Three factions emerged: a republic, a monarchy, and a presidium.

The leading proponent of a republic was Muhammad Yamin. Among all members,

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