23 Facts About Harmoko

Harmoko, colloquially referred to as Bung Harmoko, was an Indonesian politician and journalist who was active during the New Order era.

Harmoko served as the Speaker of the People's Representative Council from 1997 until 1999, and was a factor in president Suharto's resignation during the widespread student demonstrations which occurred at the end of the New Order.

Harmoko was active during the Guided Democracy and New Order regimes, working in a number of different newspapers, including Merdeka, Merdiko, and Harian Mimbar Kita.

In 1977, Harmoko was elected a member of the People's Representative Council, as a member of the ruling Golkar organization.

In 1993, Harmoko was elected as the Chairman of Golkar, becoming the first civilian to hold the post.

Harmoko died on 4 July 2021 at the Gatot Soebroto Army Hospital due to COVID-19, and was buried the following day at Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery.

Harmoko was born in Patianrowo Village, Nganjuk Regency, East Java, Dutch East Indies, on 7 February 1939.

Harmoko was raised by both of his parents, his mother, Soeriptinah, and his father, Asmoprawiro.

Harmoko began his education at the People's School, before pursuing further education to the Junior High School, and High School.

Harmoko eventually became actively involved in the Surakarta Cultural Association, and attended journalism education there.

Harmoko took part in the VII Regular Program at the National Resilience Institute.

Harmoko continued his journalistic endeavors, and attended a journalistic school in Jakarta.

Harmoko continued his journalistic career at the API Daily in 1965, before serving as the editor-in-chief of the Javanese-language magazine, Merdiko.

However, the business proved successful, and Harmoko made a considerable sum from the paper.

Harmoko was responsible for the creation of the Terbit newspaper.

Harmoko served as the chair of the branch from 1970 until 1972, when he was elected as General Chairperson of the Central PWI in 1973.

Harmoko served as General Chairperson of the PWI from 1973 until 1983, becoming the longest serving chairperson of the PWI.

In 1977, Harmoko was elected a member of the People's Representative Council, as a member of the ruling Golkar organization.

Harmoko continued his career in DPR, eventually becoming the Chairman of the Golkar Central Executive Board.

Harmoko served as information minister in three successive cabinets from 1983 until 1997, during which time it was said that his name was an abbreviation for.

Harmoko used his authority to extend the remit of the press publication enterprise permit.

Harmoko died on 4 July 2021 at the Gatot Soebroto Army Hospital due to COVID-19, and was buried the following day at Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery.

Harmoko had previously suffered from progressive supranuclear palsy since 2013.