Bahder Djohan

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Bahder Djohan
Bahder Djohan, Kami Perkenalkan (1952), p18.jpg
Djohan, 1952
6th Minister of Education and Culture of Indonesia
In office
6 September 1950 – 20 March 1951
PresidentSukarno
Preceded by
Succeeded byWongsonegoro
In office
3 April 1952 – 30 July 1953
PresidentSukarno
Preceded byWongsonegoro
Succeeded byMohammad Yamin
Personal details
Born(1902-07-30)30 July 1902
Padang, Dutch East Indies
Died(1981-03-08)8 March 1981
Jakarta, Indonesia
Spouse(s)Siti Zairi
Children1
Alma materSTOVIA

Bahder Djohan (30 July 1902 – 8 March 1981) was an Indonesian politician who served as the 6th Minister of Education and Culture of Indonesia. He served in the Natsir and Wilopo Cabinets.

Background[]

Bahder Djohan was the 5 10 children of Mohamad Rapal (Soetan Boerhanoedin) and Lisah. Bahder's father was a prosecutor. Bahder Djohan was styled Marah Besar when marrying Siti Zairi Yaman.

Education[]

Bahder initially attended a Malay school in Kampung Pondok, Padang. In 1910, he followed his father to Payakumbuh. In 1913, Bahder attended 1e Klasse Inlandsche School (First Class Indies School) in Bukittinggi. There, he met Mohammad Hatta, later became his close friend. He only attended school in Bukittinggi for two years before moving to Hollands-Indische School (Dutch Indies School) in Padang. In 1917, Bahder completed his education in HIS and continued his education to Meer Uitgebreid Lager Onderwijs (junior high school) in the same city.

In 1919, Bahder attended STOVIA in Batavia (now Jakarta) for 8 years, and lived in a dormitory located in the faculty complex. In November 12, 1927, he graduated from STOVIA and received his medical degree.

Career[]

In his youth, Bahder was one of 's leader. He was actively involved in Youth Pledge. In the , Bahder delivered a speech about women's position. His speech "Di Tangan Wanita (In the Hand of Women) was banned by Dutch colonial government.[1]

In the Independence era, Bahder was elected Minister of Education and Culture in Natsir (1950–1951) and Wilopo Cabinet (1952–1953). In 1953, he was appointed President of Central Hospital of Jakarta (now ). Then, he was elected , however in 1958, before his term of office ended, Bahder resigned following his disagreement with Indonesian government suppressing Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Indonesia by means of war.[2]

Scouting[]

In September 1951 thirteen of the stronger Scouting organizations met and decided to found a federating body to satisfy national and international needs. Ikatan Pandu Indonesia - Ipindo for short - came into being. was elected chief commissioner, and Dr. Djohan, an old Scout, became honorary President.[3]

Bibliography[]

  • Djohan, Bahder, Bahder Djohan Pengabdi Kemanusiaan, PT Gunung Agung, Jakarta, 1980
  • Hatta, Mohammad, Mohammad Hatta Memoir, Tinta Mas Jakarta, 1979

Footnotes[]

  1. ^ Bahder Djohan, Stien Adam, Darsjaf Rachman, Di Tangan Wanita, Idayu, 1975
  2. ^ Tempo, March 14, 1981
  3. ^ John S. Wilson (1959), Scouting Round the World. First edition, Blandford Press. p. 254
Preceded by

1950—1951
Succeeded by
Wongsonegoro
Preceded by
Wongsonegoro
Minister of Education and Culture
1952—1953
Succeeded by
Mohammad Yamin
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