M.H. Thamrin, the True Representative of the People

Monday, August 19, 2024

Born into a wealthy family, Mohammad Hoesni Thamrin became the lion of the City Council. A freedom fighter who fought for the weak.

Mohammad Hoesni Thamrin Illustration by TEMPO/Junaedi . tempo : 172660730217.

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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MOHAMMAD HOESNI THAMRIN SPECIAL REPORT TEAM

Team Leaders:
Iwan Kurniawan, Nurdin Kalim

Project Head:
Mohammad Reza Maulana

Writers:
Reza Maulana, Yosea Arga, Friski Riana, Mitra Tarigan, Mustafa Ismail, Nurdin Saleh, Arkhelaus Wisnu, Indra Wijaya, Dian Yuliastuti, Istiqomatul Hayati

Editors:
Anton Septian, Nurdin Kalim, Raymundus Rikang, Iwan Kurniawan, Seno Joko Suyono

Photographers:
Taufan Rengganis, Martin Pardamean

Photo Researchers:
Gunawan Wicaksono, Jati Mahatmaji, Ratih Purnama Ningsih, Agung Chandra

English Editors:
Luke Edward, Nabiha Shahab, Philipus Parera, Purwani Diyah Prabandari

Designers:
Dianka Rinya, Imam Riyadi, Rio Ari Seno, Riyan R Akbar