Blue-Inked Speeches

MAULWI Saelan, 77, still recalls the memories with affection. One day in 1964, President Sukarno entered the presidential car in a hurry. That day, the president was going to deliver a speech at a cultural event at Gedung Olahraga Senayan, Jakarta. However, due to his tight schedule, Bung Karno did not have an opportunity to prepare his speech material. On the way, with a hint of panic, he asked Saelan: In your opinion, what should I talk about t

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