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Tirto Adhi Soerjo

Journalist 1880–1918

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Tirto Adhi Soerjo (1880–1918) was an Indonesian journalist and a pioneer of native-owned journalism in the Dutch East Indies. He led Medan Prijaji, using Malay-language newspapers to criticize colonial abuses and shape public opinion. He also published Soenda Berita and Putri Hindia and helped establish Sarekat Dagang Islam in 1911.

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Activism Colonialism Free Speech Freedom Journalism Media Nationalism Oppression

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“Orgaan boeat bangsa jang terperentah di H.O. Tempat akan memboeka swaranya Anak-Hindia.”

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Activism Colonialism Free Speech Journalism Oppression

“Orgaan boeat bangsa jang terperintah di Hindia Belanda. Tempat akan memboeka swaranya anak Hindia.”

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