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In the "Pikiran" section, Soeharto defends the (Armed Forces Dual Function)—the policy that allowed the military to intervene in socio-political affairs. He argues that Western liberal democracy was a "virus" unsuitable for Indonesian agrarian society. In his thoughts, stability (keamanan) must come before liberty. Soeharto Pikiran Ucapan Dan Tindakan Saya Pdf
However, in the late 1980s, as international pressure grew regarding human rights and the annexation of East Timor, Soeharto’s inner circle realized the need for an "authorized" narrative. The result was a series of books and speeches compiled by his close aides, including Pikiran, Ucapan, dan Tindakan Saya . This article is for educational and historical analysis
The "Ucapan" section is particularly telling for linguists. Soeharto’s Javanese-style indirect speech ( alogat ) is on full display. He rarely says "I order." Instead, it is always "Hendaknya..." (It should be...). This PDF captures the oral culture of the Javanese court translated into modern presidential power. In the "Pikiran" section, Soeharto defends the (Armed
This article provides a comprehensive review of the book’s origin, its ideological weight, its structure regarding the "Triple Function" (Dwifungsi) concept, and the ongoing quest for its digital preservation. To understand the book, one must understand the man. Soeharto ruled Indonesia for 32 years (1966–1998), a period known as the Orde Baru (New Order). Unlike his predecessor, Sukarno, who was flamboyantly intellectual, Soeharto presented himself as a Bapak Pembangunan (Father of Development)—a man of action, not verbose philosophy.
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