43-547: Wilopo (21 October 1909 – 1 June 1981) was an Indonesian politician and lawyer. A capable administrator, he served as prime minister of Indonesia from 1952 to 1953. He also held various other positions during his career, including as Minister of Labor , Minister of Economic Affairs , speaker of the Constitutional Assembly , and chairman of the Supreme Advisory Council . Born into
86-773: A Muslim family in Purworejo , Wilopo attended the Rechts Hogeschool in Batavia (now Jakarta ), during which time he became involved in educational and nationalist groups. After graduating, he worked as a lawyer and was active in the Indonesian nationalist movement , becoming involved in the Partindo and Gerindo political parties. During the Japanese occupation period (1942–1945), Wilopo became an official in
129-547: A foreign policy debacle , the Soekiman Cabinet fell and Wilopo was appointed formateur of a new cabinet by President Sukarno . He opted to form a new cabinet consisting of pro- Western technocrats with unity, a common policy orientation, and the support of the PNI and Masyumi Party , even though both parties were unenthusiastic partners. As prime minister, Wilopo presided over a realignment of political forces as
172-730: A land dispute in North Sumatra . Afterward, Wilopo continued to serve in public office, serving as speaker of the Constitutional Assembly (1956–1959) and chairman of the Supreme Advisory Council (1968–1978). He died in Jakarta in 1981. Wilopo was born in Purworejo , on October 21, 1909. He was born to a modest family in Central Java . His father was a man named Soedjono Soerodirjo, but he
215-634: A Muslim preacher (mubaligh) kyai Imam Pura and a Javanese Christian Evangelist, Kyai Sadrach. This is the evidence that in Purworejo, Muslim and Christians are being accepted harmoniously by its people. In the modern day Indonesia, Purworejo produce skilled work force in the area of government, education and military. The prominent general from Purworejo is Sarwo Edhie Wibowo who is also the father-in-law of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono . There are also several other notable general arms forces, government officials, ministers and lecturers as being listed in
258-415: A ceremony being held by the authorities, namely Shima ceremony. The authorities mentioned in the inscription are: Sang Ratu Bajra, who is allegedly as Rakryan Mahamantri/Mapatih Hino Sri Daksottama Bahubajrapratipaksaya, who is also the brother-in-law of Rakai Watukura Dyah Balitung and who also later became Balitung's successor. The ceremony mentions that the land is being freed from any tax duty, but it has
301-406: A few months. On 5 July 1959, Sukarno issued a presidential decree declaring that, due to the inability of the Constitutional Assembly of Indonesia to decide on a new constitution, the 1945 Constitution would be reinstated. This removed the constitutional foundation for the office of Prime Minister. However, on 9 July of that same year, Sukarno took on the title of prime minister in addition to
344-484: A retirement town in the modern day, its inheritance as a Dutch town and its ancient inheritance of Buddhist religious center, Purworejo is relatively a peaceful town with vast main roads, big old trees on both sides, regular squares of town blocks and its preserved Dutch buildings. The wider area of Purworejo Regency mainly has agriculture and livestock activities while some medium-sized, export oriented industrial activities (traditional furniture, textile and sports equipment)
387-635: A teacher at the Taman Siswa . He moved to Jakarta and continued his studies at the Rechts Hoge School (RHS). During this time, he lived at the house of Abdul Rasyid, a friend of his from MULO. Wilopo's first government position was as the junior minister of labour during the First and Second Amir Sjarifuddin Cabinets from 3 July 1947 to 29 January 1948. After a brief hiatus, he became
430-625: A tourism area, although it has natural attractions including its south-western range of Menoreh hills with its caves (Seplawan cave), its southern beaches (Ketawang, Congot, Jatimalang) along the coastal districts of Grabag, Ngombol and Purwogadi, and its northern picturesque scenery of two active volcanoes - Mount Sumbing and Mount Sundoro - and its mountainous range with its waterfalls to the northern-east (Bruno). [REDACTED] Sports centres and activities that can be done in Purworejo Every Sunday morning between 6AM to 10 AM
473-429: A unitary state on 17 August 1950 . Under the constitution of the unitary state , the cabinet was once again responsible to parliament, with the prime minister appointed by the president. Due to the instability of the coalition cabinets, prime ministers often faced votes of no confidence . Every major policy change had a chance to be opposed, either by the government or opposition . As such, some cabinets lasted only
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#1732775266260516-456: Is a regency ( Indonesian : kabupaten ; Javanese : ꦥꦸꦂꦮꦉꦗ , romanized: Purwareja ) in the southern part of Central Java province in Indonesia . It covers an area of 1,081.45 km and had a population of 695,427 at the 2010 Census and 769,880 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 788,265 (comprising 394,698 males and 393,567 females). Its capital
559-738: Is being established in the southern part of the region. Purworejo Regency is divided into the following sixteen districts ( kecamatan ) , tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census and the 2020 Census, together with the official estimate as at mid 2023. The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages in each district (totaling 469 rural desa and 25 urban kelurahan ), and its post code. Notes: (a) comprising 14 urban kelurahan (Baledono, Cangkrep Kidul, Cangkrep Lor, Doplang, Kedung Sari, Keseneng, Mranti, Mudal, Paduroso, Pangenjuru Tengah, Pangenrejo, Purworejo, Sindurjan and Tambakrejo) and 11 desa . (b) except
602-502: Is the town of Purworejo . The history of Purworejo is first recorded on Kayu Ara Hiwang inscription on 5 October 901, which is being found in Boro Wetan Village. The area was originally known by the name 'Bagelen' (read /ba·gə·lɛn/) and it is now become a smaller part of the whole Purworejo regency. In the 9th centuries, Bagelen is part of the history of the ancient Mataram Hindu civilization (See: Mataram Kingdom ) which
645-761: The De Locomotief , Darmo Kondo , and Soeara Oemoem newspapers. Through this, he found the name of Sukarno (future President of Indonesia ). Wilopo also joined the Jong Java youth organization around this time. He continued his education at the Technische Hoge School (THS) in Bandung . There, Wilopo lived in the Prawirosentiko family's house. After some illnesses, he moved to Sukabumi , living in his cousin's house. There, he became
688-663: The Indonesian National Party (PNI) and became Junior Minister of Labor in 1947. Following the recognition of sovereignty in the Dutch–Indonesian Round Table Conference , in which he took part, Wilopo was appointed Minister of Labor by Prime Minister Mohammad Hatta in 1949. He also emerged as a leader in the Indonesian National Party (PNI) and became Minister of Economic Affairs in the Soekiman Cabinet . In 1952, following
731-852: The Opleiding School Voor Inlandsche Ambtenaren (OSVIA). After graduating from HIS, Wilopo continued his education at the Meer Uitgebreid Lager Onderwijs (MULO) in Magelang . After studying at MULO, Wilopo continued his education at Algemene Middelbare School (AMS), in Yogyakarta . At AMS, Wilopo took part in exact sciences and physics . He received a scholarship to make ends meet during his life in Yogyakarta. During his stay in Yogyakarta, he enjoyed reading newsletters of
774-433: The desa of Kedungsari, which has a post code of 54116. (h) including one kelurahan (Lugosobo). (i) except the desa of Kemiri, which has a post code of 54262. The airport closest to the town is Adisucipto International Airport which is approximately within 1.5 hours driving distance. With the development of Yogyakarta International Airport near the border of Jogjakarta and Purworejo, it will only take 30 minutes to
817-405: The kelurahan of Purworejo, which has a post code of 54151. (c) including 3 kelurahan (Boro Kulon, Kledung Karangdalem and Kledung Kradenan). (d) including one kelurahan (Sucenjuru Tengah). (e) comprising 6 kelurahan (Bandung, Bayem, Katerban, Kutoarjo, Semawung Daleman and Semawung Kembaran) and 21 desa . (f) except the kelurahan of Kutoarjo, which has a post code of 54251. (g) except
860-481: The Dutch Colonial ruler. The new town, called Poerworedjo (new spelling: Purworejo) is being designed by a Dutch architect by adopting traditional Javanese architecture and tradition. The Dutch implemented indirect rule, which is reflected in its town architecture, where the regent is from the local leader (Raden Adipati Cokronegoro Pertama) and the co-ruler (the regent assistant) is always a Dutch. This new town
903-646: The PNI grew increasingly wary of the Masyumi, the Nahdlatul Ulama split off from the Masyumi, and the Communist Party (PKI) re-entered the political scene. His premiership was also marked by a succession of crises, including an economic crisis and a show of force by the Indonesian Army , which opposed his cabinet's demobilization scheme , culminating in the downfall of his cabinet over
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#1732775266260946-506: The Republic of Indonesia ( Indonesian : Perdana Menteri Republik Indonesia ) was a political office in Indonesia which existed from 1945 until 1966. During this period, the prime minister was in charge of the cabinet of Indonesia , one of the three branches of government along with the House of Representatives and the president . Following his 1959 decree , President Sukarno assumed
989-657: The aftermath of the Renville Agreement . Sukarno then appointed vice-president Mohammad Hatta , asking him to form an emergency cabinet answerable to him rather than to the KNIP. On 27 December 1949, the Netherlands transferred sovereignty to a federal United States of Indonesia (RUSI), of which the Republic of Indonesia was one state. The Federal Constitution provided for a prime minister, and Hatta became
1032-489: The airport. The railway through Purworejo at Kutoarjo Station is part of the southern Java railway system. The complete schedule can be found at Kutoarjo Station Schedules . Some popular schedules: Prambanan Express commuter train serves 3 cities: Solo, Yogyakarta and Purworejo (Kutoarjo) There are several coach provider which serve route from Purworejo to main cities in Java e.g. Purworejo has not been fully marketed as
1075-793: The cabinet collapsed; the collapse was blamed on land issues . From 1955 to 1959, Wilopo served as the Speaker of the Constitutional Assembly of Indonesia . He later became head of the Commission of Four , a part of the Corruption Eradication Team , with his service beginning in June 1970. Despite finding "corruption everywhere", no actions were taken by the government. Wilopo died in Jakarta in 1981. Herbert Feith , an Australian scholar on Indonesian politics, notes that Wilopo
1118-526: The condition he was allowed to select his own cabinet. The new cabinet was announced on 14 November with the understanding that although the prime minister was responsible to the Working Committee of the KNIP, he had to consult the president before making any major decisions. If the prime minister came into conflict with the KNIP or the president, another could be chosen. Internal political disputes prompted Sjahrir to resign on 28 March, but he
1161-420: The martial art skills being instilled by the previous Buddhist monks from the ancient Mataram period. During this period, Bagelen area was notorious of its powerful insurgent which support Prince Diponegoro throughout Java War . Upon the defeat of Diponegoro, Bagelen was being asked from Mataram Sultanate in order to undermine the power of Bagelen's insurgent and was being integrated into Kedu Residency by
1204-567: The minister of labour during the Republic of the United States of Indonesia Cabinet from 20 December 1949 to 6 September 1950. He later became the minister of trade and industry during the Sukiman Cabinet . After completing his tenure as Minister of Trade and Industry, on 19 March 1952, Wilopo was told to choose a cabinet to lead. Three days after giving his list to President Sukarno , on 1 April he and his cabinet took power; it
1247-442: The notables from Purworejo. Purworejo is recently more well known as the town of retirement. As the economic and government activities of modern Indonesia is centered in Jakarta , the majority of Purworejo citizens are urged to work in Jakarta or in other parts of Indonesia or even worldwide. However, there is also an urge for Purworejo citizen to repatriate and to build retirement residences in Purworejo. Because of its reputation as
1290-402: The obligation to maintain the holiness of a sacred place called "parahiyangan" (which means the place of Gods). The ceremony also purified the area of Kayu Ara Hiwang of any evil's influence. Kayu Ara Hiwang area itself consists of rice fields, savanna, caves and arable land. The cave mentioned in the inscription is identified as Seplawan Cave, where a shiva gold statue is being found and therefore
1333-628: The occupation government and was a figure in both the Putera and Suishintai organizations. Following the proclamation of Indonesian Independence in 1945, Wilopo joined the newly formed Republican government, first as an aide to Jakarta Mayor Suwiryo , and then as a member of the Central Indonesian National Committee . During the Indonesian National Revolution (1945–1949), he joined
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1376-509: The only prime minister of the RUSI. As this caused a vacuum of power in the Republican administration, Susanto Tirtoprodjo , justice minister in the previous cabinet, was appointed acting prime minister at the head of a transitional cabinet. On 22 January 1950, the new prime minister, announced his cabinet. The terms of both Hatta and Halim ended when the RUSI was dissolved and Indonesia became
1419-414: The presidency; later using the phrase "I am president and prime minister" as a dominant message in his speeches. After the abortive coup against the government in 1965 and the release of a document transferring all political power to Suharto , in 1967 Sukarno lost the title of prime minister together with the presidency. Purworejo Regency (Bersih, Indah, Rapi, Aman, dan Makmur) Purworejo
1462-490: The roads surrounding 1 km-square town square (alun-alun) is being closed from traffic and the town's resident freely walk/run/cycling/playing football/eat/do all sort of relaxing morning activities around the square. [REDACTED] GOR WR Supratman There are five futsal halls around the town Purworejo landscape is ideal for cycling as the terrain varies with easy no elevation long routes along rice fields, to moderate challenge with some elevation around foothills, and
1505-460: The role and powers of prime minister until his resignation in 1966 . On 18 August 1945, a day after the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence , Sukarno was appointed president and the 1945 Constitution of Indonesia came into force, which stated that Indonesia was built around a presidential system ; as such, there were no constitutional provisions for a prime minister, and the cabinet
1548-517: The second artifact within Bagelen area. Within this period, Bagelen became a religious center where some Buddhist monks (and often skilled with martial arts) were probably lived along the Bogowonto river banks. During this period, the people of Bagelen is famous for becoming the special arms force for Sutawijaya , hence the beginning of its militaristic character which also said as inheritance of
1591-668: Was also served as Dutch military base camp that housed the Dutch Black Colonial Armed Forces from West Africa. Being a Dutch military base, several Dutch residents were born, lived and died in Purworejo, leaving genealogical records and memoirs in the regency. Some Dutch colonial buildings are still in a good shape until now as of Regency Official House (1840), a church which still become GPIB Church (1879), Kweekschool (1915), Train Station, Bank, Hospital. During this period, there were 2 main religious figures:
1634-729: Was asked to form the next cabinet. This fell in October, but yet again, Sjahrir agreed to continue as prime minister in the new cabinet. He finally resigned on 27 June, after being fatally weakened by concessions he had made to the Dutch following the signing of the Linggadjati Agreement . He was replaced by Amir Sjarifuddin , and Sjahrir became Indonesian representative at the United Nations . Sjariffuddin in turn resigned in turn following withdrawal of political support in
1677-432: Was directly responsible to the president. However following Vice-Presidential Edict No.X , on 11 November the cabinet was made responsible to the provisional legislature, the Central Indonesian National Committee ( Indonesian : Komite Nasional Indonesia Pusat (KNIP)), effectively suspending the constitution. The cabinet was dismissed, and Sutan Sjahrir was asked to become the first prime minister. He agreed to do so on
1720-553: Was essentially a coalition of necessity between the Masyumi and National parties . During his time as prime minister, he also spent 26 days as Foreign Minister, from 3 to 29 April, making him the shortest-serving Indonesian foreign minister as of 2011. As prime minister, he was initially able to draw support from the army by unhesitatingly accepting the Sultan of Yogyakarta Hamengkubuwono IX as defense minister. After fourteen months,
1763-567: Was flourished on Kedu Plain . It is estimated that within the period of Rakai Watukara Dyah Balitung , Bagelen had become the capital of the Mataram Hindu Kingdom or that it is the origin of the king as Watukara is a river name in Bagelen. The ancient artifact being found in Bagelen is Kayu Ara Hiwang inscription which explain Shima ceremony. At that period, when a new land is being opened for economic or religious use, there will be
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1806-643: Was raised by his uncle, a man known as Mantri Guru Prawirodiharjo. He wouldn't know of his real father until he reached adulthood. When he was eight years old, he and his family had to move to Loano which is five kilometers from Purworejo . They returned to Purworejo when he was in sixth grade . Wilopo attended the Holland Inlandse School (HIS). He could have continued his education at the Europese Hogere School (ELS), but he didn't because he wanted to continue his education at
1849-512: Was widely considered fair-minded and sympathetic to the plight of the working classes, working carefully towards his goals. As he did not prioritize party loyalty, he was known as being able to cooperate with anyone. During his time in Jakarta , he met Sumikalimah, the younger sister of Abdul Rasyid's mother. Sumikalimah is a teacher at an elementary school. Wilopo began a relationship with Sumikalimah until they got married in October 1917. Prime minister of Indonesia The Prime Minister of
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