Historiography
Vol 5, No 4 (2025)

ABDUL RIVAI'S THOUGHTS ON "KAOEM MOEDA" IN THE HINDIA STAR NEWSPAPER (1903-1907)

Muhammad Abdurrohman (Universitas Negeri Jakarta)
Nur’aeni Marta (Universitas Negeri Jakarta)
Ratu Husmiati (Universitas Negeri Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Aug 2026

Abstract

This research aims to explain the thoughts of a figure Abdul Rivai about Kaoem Moeda in Bintang Hindia Newspaper 1903-1907. The research method used is the historical research method, the steps consist of Heuristics (source collection), source criticism (verification), interpretation, and Historiography (writing). This research uses primary sources in the form of Abdul Rivai's writings in the Bintang Hindia newspaper published from 1903-1907. While secondary sources are books and journals relevant to the research theme. The results of this study show that Abdul Rivai was a doctor and journalist who fought for the Bumiputera nation with education through writing in newspapers. During the thought process that focused on education, Abdul Rivai managed to define the word "Kaoem Moeda" in the Bintang Hindia newspaper. The idea of young people had an impact with the formation of a Young People's Association. The association was needed as a forum to discuss the future of the Bumiputera nation.  

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JDS

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Social Sciences

Description

Historiography: Journal of Indonesian History and Education publish original research papers, conceptual articles, review articles and case studies. The whole spectrum of Indonesian history, historical learning and history education, which includes, but is not limited to education ...