Can't find what you're looking for?
View all search resultsCan't find what you're looking for?
View all search resultsThe government is moving ahead with a new program to clear the names of at least 39 political exiles who were stripped of their Indonesian citizenship while abroad during the events of 1965-1966, as part of the Jokowi administration’s reparation policy.
The 1965 killings in Indonesia not only resulted in the death and imprisonment of more than half-a-million people, but also forced its survivors to grapple with knowledge of this bloody past throughout a lifetime of silence, acceptance – and ultimately, resilience.
Oei Hiem Hwie intends to pass down the wealth of knowledge and history he has accumulated over at least the last five decades to the younger generation through the collection of his Medayu Agung library, lest they forget and repeat the mistakes of the past.
Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.