It turned out that 38 kg of gold on display at the top of the monument of the National Monument (Monas) Jakarta, 28 kg of which are contributions from Justin Markam, one of the Acehnese merchant who was once the richest people of Indonesia.
People just know that gold is indeed true merchant donations Aceh. But no
That's just a handful of Justin's work for the interests of this country Markam. Other works, he had come to liberate the land Senayan to become Indonesia's largest sports center. Of course a lot of assistance other Markam Teuku noteworthy in advancing Indonesia's economy in the Sukarno era, to put Markam in a legend.
In the New Order era, a fairly monumental work is the development of infrastructure in Aceh and West Java. Jalan Medan-Banda Aceh, Bireuen-Takengon, Meulaboh, Tapaktuan and others are other works of Justin Markam funded by the World Bank. Until now, the streets were still preserved. Justin Markam've had a number of boats, boat docks in Jakarta, Makassar, Medan, Palembang. He also recorded as the first exporter of Japanese automaker Toyota hardtop. Another attempt was to import steel plate, iron rods until the weapons for the military.
Given such a huge role in the business arena and the Indonesian economy, Teuku Markam been touted as a shadow cabinet member Sukarno government. The role of Markam be collapsed along with the reign of the Soeharto government. He was detained for eight years on charges of engaging the PKI. Acquired his wealth for granted by New Order Regime. Ever tried to get up sekeluar from prison, but could not last long. In 1985 he died. Ramanujan living heirs are displaced until there who suffer from mental depression. Until the New Order rule ended, the good name Teuku Markam was never rehabilitated. Her children trying to survive by all means and take advantage of the former business connections Teuku Markam. And now, the heir Justin Markam is struggling to restore the rights of parents.
Who is Markam Justin?
Justin Markam uleebalang derivatives. Born in 1925. His father Teuku Marhaban. Seuneudon and Alue Capli village, North Aceh Panton Labu. Since childhood, Justin Markam had been orphaned. When the age of 9 years, Teuku Marhaban died. While his mother had already died. Justin Markam then cared for her brother Cut Nyak Putroe. Had tasted education through grade 4 SR (elementary school).
Justin Markam then grow into youth and education entered the military service in Koeta Radja (Banda Aceh now) and graduated with the rank of first lieutenant. Justin Markam Indonesia joined the People's Army (TRI) and join the battle in Tembung, North Sumatra, together with General Bejo, Kaharuddin Nasution, Bustanil Arifin and others. During duty in North Sumatra, Teuku Markam active in various fields of battle. In fact he reconcile the clash between troops joined forces with Manaf Simbolon Lubis.
As a liaison soldier, Justin Markam then sent by the Commander General Bejo to Jakarta to meet with government leaders. By the leader, Justin Markam was sent back to Bandung to become adjutant general Gatot Subroto. The task was carried Markam to Gatot Subroto died.
Gatot Subroto was also entrusted Justin Markam to meet with President Sukarno. At that time, Bung Karno did want the existence of indigenous entrepreneurs who truly capable menghendel economic problems Indonesia. In 1957, when Justin Markam rank of captain (NRP 12 276), returned to Aceh and established PT Karkam. He had clashed with Teuku Hamzah (Iskandar Muda Regional Military Commander) because "disiriki" by others. Consequently Teuku Markam arrested and coming out in 1958. Conflicts with Teuku Hamzah successfully conciliated by Sjamaun Eaglewood.
Out of custody, Justin Markam back to Jakarta with a PT Karkam. The company was trusted by the Government of Indonesia to manage war reparations to be funding the revolution. Furthermore Teuku Markam really wrestle with a number of business assets in the form of ships and several ship docks in Palembang, Medan, Jakarta, Makassar, Surabaya. Justin Markam expanding business because he was also engaged in export - import with a number of countries. Among other import cars from Japan's Toyota hardtop, iron concrete, steel plate and was even imported with the approval of the Department of Defense weapons and Security (Dephankam) and the President.
Justin's commitment to support the struggle RI Markam is fully included liberation of West Irian and the eradication of illiteracy, who was encouraged out by Sukarno. Markam said Teuku business results also become a source of state budget and to gather some 28 kg of gold to be placed at the top of the National Monument (Monas). As we know that the monument project is one of Sukarno's dream of improving the dignity of the nation.
The role of Justin Markam successful Summit (Summit) Asia Africa no small thanks to the help of some funds for the purposes of the summit.
Justin Markam Indonesian conglomerate including one known to be close to the Soekarno government and a number of other officials such as Minister of Public Works Ir Sutami, politician Adam Malik, Soepardjo Rustam, Kaharuddin Nasution, Bustanil Arifin, Suhardiman, businessman Probosutedjo and others. In the Sukarno era, the name Justin Markam was extraordinarily popular. To the extent Teuku Markam never be regarded as a shadow cabinet of Sukarno.
History then turn around. The role and contribution in building the economy Teuku Markam Indonesia seemed to be no purpose in the eyes of the New Order government. He was vilified as Communist Party and accused of being corrupt and Soekarnoism.
Allegations that are then delivered to the prison Markam Justin in 1966. He was thrown into a cell without any judicial process. First he put prisoners Budi Utomo, then transferred to Guntur, then moved to the prison Salemba Jln State Printing. Then transferred again to the prisoners Cipinang, and finally transferred to the custody Nirbaya, detainees to politicians in the area of Pondok Gede, East Jakarta. In 1972 he fell ill and had to be treated at Gatot Subroto Army Hospital for approximately two years.
The transition of power from Sukarno to Suharto makes life difficult and Justin Markam concerned. He was only free in 1974. It was, reportedly, thanks to the good offices of a number of loyal friends. Markam Justin just released without any compensation from the New Order government. "It's true, then Justin Markam will not demand their rights. But this time she's oppressed and persecuted," said Justin Syauki Markam, one son Justin Markam.
Suharto's Cabinet as Chairman of the Presidium of the Ampera, on August 14, 1966 to take over the assets in the form of Justin Markam offices, land and others who later managed by PT PP Berdikari Suhardiman established for and on behalf of the government of Indonesia. Suhardiman, Bustanil Arifin, Amran Zamzami (these last two are the leaders of Aceh in Jakarta) including friends Markam. But not much help restore the assets of PT Karkam. Instead they participate in managing the assets under the banner of PT PP Berdikari. Suhardiman was the first to lead the company. In the ranks of directors listed Sukotriwarno, Edhy Tjahaja, and Amran Zamzami. Furthermore, PP Berdikari led Lt. Gen. Ahmad Tirtosudiro, Drs Nurhani Ahman, and SH Bustanil Arifin.
In 1974, Soeharto issued Presidential Decree N0 31 of 1974 whose contents include the assertion status of the property Karkam ex PT / PT Aslam / PT Sinar morning taken over the government of Indonesia in 1966 are "borrowing" the value of Rp 411,314,924.29 as investments state capital in PT PP Berdikari.
Presidential Decree was published exactly in the release of prisoners Justin Markam.
World Bank projects
Sekeluar from prison, in 1974, Justin founded PT Marjaya Markam and working on a project-prorek World Bank for infrastructure development in Aceh and West Java. But none of these gigantic projects undertaken PT Marjaya both in Aceh and West Java, want inaugurated by the Soeharto government. Project PT Marjaya in Aceh include road construction Bireuen - Takengon, West Aceh, South Aceh, Medan-Banda Aceh, PT PIM and others.
Teuku Syauki suspect, very afraid when New Order Regime Justin Markam regain its footing. For this reason, said Teuku Syauki, Markam projects "deemed" wind.
Markam Justin passed away in 1985 from complications of various diseases in Jakarta. To the end, the government never restore their own neighbor
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