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MOHAMMAD Natsir (July 17, 1908-February 6, 1993) was a puritan. However, even the honest can be interesting. His life was not as colorful or dramatic as a stage play, but the example set by this person, who had a talent for combining words with deeds, was nothing less than remarkable. With Indonesia currently going through a kind of vicious circle—new leaders taking over, yet an efficient bureaucracy, clean politics and an effective social welfare system still beyond the people's reach— Natsir emerges as a leader who escaped that cycle. He was clean, consistent and although sharp toned when defending his position, he was a humble man. In the book, The Life and Struggles of Natsir: 70 Years of Memories, George McTurnan Kahin, an American scholar on Indonesia who sympathized with the Indonesian struggle for independence at that time, recalled the impression Natsir made on their first meeting. As Minister of Information, he spoke openly about what was going on in Indonesia. However, what really stuck in Kahin's mind was the Minister's appearance. "He was wearing a patched-up shirt, something I have never seen among government officials anywhere," said Kahin. Perhaps that is why to thi

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Author

TEMPO Publishing; Idrus F. Shahab et al.

Publisher

Tempo Publishing

Published

2013

Language

EN

ISBN

9781301334056

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Fiction