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 was donated by Justin Markam, a merchant who was once the Aceh Indonesia's richest man.
People just know that gold is indeed true merchant donations Aceh. But not many people know, that Justin Markamlah merchant in question.
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 to serve as the Senayan sports center of Indonesia's largest. Of course a lot of assistance Teuku other Markam noteworthy in advancing the Indonesian 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 is another work of Justin Markam funded by the World Bank. Until now, the streets were preserved. Justin Markam've had a number of ships, ship docks in Jakarta, Makassar, Medan, Palembang. He also recorded as the first exporter of Japanese automaker Toyota hardtop. Another attempt was to import steel plates, iron rods until the weapons for the military.
Given such a large role in the business arena and the Indonesian economy, Teuku Markam been mentioned as a cabinet member of the shadow government of Sukarno. The role of Markam be collapsed along with the reign of the Soeharto government. He was detained for eight years with the alleged involvement of the PKI. Acquired his wealth for granted by the 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 someone suffering from mental depression. Until the end of New Order rule, the good name of Justin Markam was never rehabilitated. Her children tried 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 Justin Markam?
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 become an orphan. 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 of education until grade 4 SR (elementary).
Justin Markam grow and become young men and entered the compulsory education law in Koeta Radja (Banda Aceh now) and graduated with the rank of lieutenant. Justin joined the Army Markam Rakyat Indonesia (TRI) and join the battle in Tembung, North Sumatra, jointly with the General Bejo, Kaharuddin Nasution, Bustanil Arifin and others. During duty in North Sumatra, Teuku Markam active in various field of battle. He even participated reconcile the clash between army troops Simbolon Manaf 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 until Gatot Subroto died.
Gatot Subroto is also entrusted Justin Markam to meet with President Sukarno. At that time, Bung Karno's indigenous entrepreneurs who want a truly capable menghendel economic problems of Indonesia. In 1957, when the rank of captain Justin Markam (NRP 12 276), returned to Aceh and established PT Karkam. He had clashed with Teuku Hamzah (Commander of Iskandar Muda Military Command) because "disiriki" by others. Consequently Teuku Markam arrested and coming out in 1958. Conflicts with Teuku Hamzah successfully reconciled by Sjamaun Eaglewood.
Out of custody, Justin Markam back to Jakarta with PT Karkam. The company is trusted by the Government of Indonesia to manage the spoils of war to serve as fund the revolution. Next Teuku Markam really wrestle with a number of business assets in the form of ships and some ships dock in Palembang, Medan, Jakarta, Makassar, Surabaya. Justin Markam expanding business because he was also engaged in export - import a number of countries. Among others, importing cars from Japan's Toyota Hardtop, concrete iron, steel plates and even had to import weapons for approval of Ministry of Defence and Security (Dephankam) and the President.
Justin Markam commitment is to support the struggle of Indonesia fully including the liberation of West Irian and the eradication of illiteracy, who was encouraged out by Sukarno. Justin Markam business results is also said to come into the state budget resources, 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 in raising the dignity of the nation.
Justin Markam successful role Summit (Summit) Asia Africa in no small part thanks to the help of some funds for the purposes of the summit.
Justin Markam including one Indonesian conglomerate 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 Sukarno's shadow cabinet.
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 trial. First he put prisoners Budi Utomo, and then transferred to Guntur, then move to the State Printing Jln Salemba prison. Then moved again to Cipinang prison, and finally transferred to the custody Nirbaya, prisoners to politicians in the area of Pondok Gede, East Jakarta. In 1972 he fell ill and had to be treated at the Gatot Subroto Army Hospital for approximately two years.
The transition of power from Sukarno to Suharto made life difficult and Justin Markam be concerned. He was only free in 1974. This, too, reportedly, thanks to the merits 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 then he's oppressed and persecuted," said Justin Syauki Markam, one of the sons Justin Markam.
Soeharto as Chairman of the Presidium of the Cabinet Ampera, on August 14, 1966 to take over the assets in the form of Justin Markam offices, land and others who later managed PT PP Berdikari established Suhardiman for and on behalf of the government of Indonesia. Suhardiman, Bustanil Arifin, Amran Zamzami (this is the last two figures of Aceh in Jakarta), including friends Markam. But not much help restore the assets of PT Karkam. Instead they participate in managing those assets under the flag of PT PP Berdikari. Suhardiman was the first to lead the company. Sukotriwarno listed in the ranks of directors, Edhy Tjahaja, and Amran Zamzami. Furthermore, PP Berdikari led Lt. Gen. Achmad Tirtosudiro, Drs Nurhani Ahman, and Bustanil Arifin SH.
In 1974, Suharto issued a Presidential Decree N0 31 of 1974 the contents of which include the assertion status of the property ex PT Karkam / PT Aslam / PT Sinar Pagi taken over the government of Indonesia in 1966 are "borrowing" the value of Rp 411,314,924.29 as inclusion state capital in PT PP Berdikari.
Presidential Decree was published just in the release of prisoners Justin Markam.
World Bank Project
Sekeluar from prison, in 1974, Justin founded the PT Marjaya Markam and working on a project-prorek World Bank for infrastructure development in Aceh and West Java. But none of the projects undertaken giant PT Marjaya both in Aceh and in West Java, would inaugurated by the Soeharto government. PT Marjaya project in Aceh, among others, construction of road Bireuen - Takengon, West Aceh, South Aceh, Medan-Banda Aceh, PT PIM and others.
Teuku Syauki suspect, New Order regime was so scared when Justin Markam reawakened. For this reason, says Justin Syauki, projects Markam "considered" the wind.
Markam Justin died in 1985 from complications of various diseases in Jakarta. To the end, the government did not rehabilitate his name. Even until now.
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