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The Discourse of History Writing: Mochtar Lubis' Social Criticism of Campus and Students through "Tadjuk Rentjana" Harian Indonesia Raya (HIR) in the Early New Order Period Febbrizal, Febbrizal; Abdurakhman, Abdurakhman
Jurnal Sejarah Indonesia Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024): Jurnal Sejarah Indonesia
Publisher : Perkumpulan Program Studi Sejarah Se-Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62924/jsi.v7i2.33059

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This article examines the discourse of writing press history with a focus on Mochtar Lubis's social criticism of campuses and students. The discourse of writing the history of the press is sourced from the "tadjuk rentjana" of Harian Indonesia Raya written by Mochtar Lubis during the early span of the New Order in 1968-1974. This naturally gives rise to the question of how editorial plans that became the face of a press institution such as Harian Indonesia Raya became a medium for Mochtar Lubis to conduct social criticism. The methodology employed is a literature review and content analysis of pertinent sources. The initial section of this article delineates Mochtar Lubis' social and intellectual background. The subsequent section examines Mochtar Lubis' social criticism as manifested in HIR editorials. The concluding section elucidates the discourse surrounding the writing of his history.
Mochtar Lubis and the 1969 Push for Spelling Unity in the Malay World Febbrizal, Febbrizal; Abdurrakhman, Abdurrakhman
Analisis Sejarah Vol 15 No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Laboratorium Sejarah, Departement Ilmu Sejarah, Fakultas Ilmu Budaya, Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jas.v15i1.137

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This article examines the controversy surrounding standardized spellings for Malay languages, which share a common ancestry and historical ties across Indonesia and Malaysia. The issue was first publicly raised by Indonesian scholar and journalist Mochtar Lubis in 1969 through an article in the Harian Indonesia Raya daily newspaper, where Lubis later elaborated further in his role as editor-in-chief. This study is grounded in historical methodology and utilizes content analysis. Findings suggest that debates on spelling standardization stemmed from inconsistent usage of Indonesian orthography in educational and public settings. A written interview conducted by Lubis with Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman included discussions on spelling unification, which the Prime Minister supported. His response suggested the establishment of a conference and a linguistic research department comprising experts on languages spoken across both nations.
Social Criticism Of Mochtar Lubis In Headlines About Rene Coenrad Featured In Indonesia's Raya Daily From October 1970 To January 1971 Febbrizal, Febbrizal; Abdurakhman, Abdurakhman
West Science Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 4 No. 01 (2026): West Science Interdisciplinary Studies
Publisher : Westscience Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsis.v4i01.2513

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This research investigates Mochtar Lubis' social commentary through the editorial position of Harian Indonesia Raya, focusing on the Rene Coenrad case from October 1970 to January 1971. The death of Rene Coenrad during a soccer match between students and police cadets at ITB highlighted the underlying tensions between students and the government at the outset of the New Order period, following their joint attempt to overthrow the Guided Democracy regime in 1966. This study employs historical and content analysis techniques, analysing primary sources including headlines and articles from the Indonesia Raya newspaper. The initial section examines the socio-cultural background of the Rene Coenrad case and subsequently delves into students' reactions to it. The following section examines the early New Order government and Mochtar Lubis' role at the Indonesia Raya newspaper. The central theme of this article centres on Mochtar Lubis' social commentary in connection with the Rene Coenrad case, a crucial example of escalating student-government conflicts at the beginning of the New Order period. Exploring the complex relationship between students and the government throughout Indonesia's history is deeply captivating; students have consistently played a crucial role in moulding the nation's historical context. To fully understand the social commentary in Mochtar Lubis' editorial on René Coenrad, it is crucial to understand the portrayal of contemporary events and their underlying importance.
Social Criticism Of Mochtar Lubis In Headlines About Rene Coenrad Featured In Indonesia's Raya Daily From October 1970 To January 1971 Febbrizal, Febbrizal; Abdurakhman, Abdurakhman
West Science Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 4 No. 01 (2026): West Science Interdisciplinary Studies
Publisher : Westscience Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsis.v4i01.2513

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This research investigates Mochtar Lubis' social commentary through the editorial position of Harian Indonesia Raya, focusing on the Rene Coenrad case from October 1970 to January 1971. The death of Rene Coenrad during a soccer match between students and police cadets at ITB highlighted the underlying tensions between students and the government at the outset of the New Order period, following their joint attempt to overthrow the Guided Democracy regime in 1966. This study employs historical and content analysis techniques, analysing primary sources including headlines and articles from the Indonesia Raya newspaper. The initial section examines the socio-cultural background of the Rene Coenrad case and subsequently delves into students' reactions to it. The following section examines the early New Order government and Mochtar Lubis' role at the Indonesia Raya newspaper. The central theme of this article centres on Mochtar Lubis' social commentary in connection with the Rene Coenrad case, a crucial example of escalating student-government conflicts at the beginning of the New Order period. Exploring the complex relationship between students and the government throughout Indonesia's history is deeply captivating; students have consistently played a crucial role in moulding the nation's historical context. To fully understand the social commentary in Mochtar Lubis' editorial on René Coenrad, it is crucial to understand the portrayal of contemporary events and their underlying importance.