u/pak_erte

i really like it! 8/10

i might be biased but this is affordable at Rp49 thousand k and accessible sandwich near my place

the bacon and the cheese were generous, the sourdough was a bit soggy though because of the trapped steam

So yesterday i made a simple review asking Chindo Komodos about their feeling toward May 98 riot

you can reqd it here 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/indonesia/s/Awa7Ue3Q3V

Today, i share with you the result:

A combined 131 out of 210 respondents or 62% still carry some degree of negative feeling

While a combined 34 out of 210 (16%) largely moved on

The survey results show that the emotional impact of the May 1998 riots remains significant among Chinese Indonesian respondents. A majority still report either strong or moderate negative feelings, indicating that the events continue to influence personal emotions even decades later.

While a portion of respondents express neutral or mixed feelings, only a small number report that they have fully moved on or resolved their emotions.

Overall, the findings suggest that the legacy of 1998 is still present, with many individuals in varying stages of processing and reflection rather than complete closure.

For further discussion:

What can we do, as a society to address and resolve this issue?

Raden Mas (RM) Suryopranoto occupies a singular place in Indonesian history as a figure who bridged the gap between Javanese nobility and the radical labor movement. Born into the heart of the Pakualaman royalty, he chose to dismantle the very feudal system that elevated him, becoming the architect of mass resistance. Known to the Dutch as De Stakingskoning (The Strike King), he was the first to prove that the collective power of workers could shake the foundations of colonial capitalism.

Profile of a Royal Rebel (Identity & Origins)
Born into the Pakualaman nobility, Suryopranoto’s life was initially set on a path of elite civil service. However, his personal convictions regarding human equality frequently clashed with his aristocratic surroundings and the racial hierarchy of the Dutch East Indies.

Birth Name: Iskandar
Birth Date: January 11, 1871
Noble Lineage: Grandson of Pakualam III; Son of KPH Suryaningrat
Relationship: Older brother of Ki Hajar Dewantara (Suwardi Suryaningrat)
Education: ELS; Middelbare Landbouwschool (MLS) in Bogor
Date of Death: October 15, 1959 (Cimahi, West Java)
National Status: Indonesia's 3rd National Hero (Declared Nov 30, 1959)

While his bloodline granted him access to European education, Suryopranoto viewed feudal traditions as psychological barriers that prevented the people from realizing their own strength. He rejected several deep-seated customs:
- The Dodok Sembah: He criticized the requirement to approach royalty while crouching and gesturing in worship. He famously argued his logic: “How can a king protect his people if the people are still placed like slaves?”
- The "Raden Mas" Title: He radically discarded his noble title, viewing it as an artificial separator that prevented him from standing in total solidarity with the mustadhafin (the oppressed).
- Social Clustering: He rejected the practice of organizing society based on ancestry (nasab) or economic status, believing these divisions were tools used by both feudal lords and colonizers to maintain control.

This rejection of royal privilege was not merely symbolic; it led him directly into his first major confrontations with the Dutch colonial administration.

The Breaking Point: From Civil Servant to Revolutionary
Suryopranoto’s transition from a colonial employee to a radical activist was fueled by a refusal to accept racial insults. While working in Tuban, he was fired for physically striking a white official who had insulted him with the derogatory term "inlander"—a moment that signaled he would never be a "tame" civil servant.
The definitive turning point occurred in 1914. While working for the Agricultural Service, he witnessed the dismissal of the Asisten Wedana of Temanggung simply for joining the Sarekat Islam. Enraged by this injustice, Suryopranoto confronted the Asisten Residen Banyumas. In a legendary act of defiance, he tore his diplomas from the Middelbare Landbouwschool (MLS) and his civil service appointments to shreds in front of the Dutch official.

>"Since this very moment, I am no longer willing to work for the Dutch government!"

By destroying these symbols of status, he sacrificed a secure career for a life of struggle. His commitment to radical non-cooperation was so absolute that in 1918, he refused a seat in the Volksraad (People's Council), even as his colleagues H.O.S. Tjokroaminoto and Abdoel Moeis accepted theirs, choosing instead to build power among the people.
This personal defiance soon evolved into a massive, organized movement that would redefine labor rights in Southeast Asia.

"Raja Mogok": Architect of the Labor Strike
Suryopranoto earned the title "Raja Mogok" for his unparalleled ability to mobilize workers. Through his leadership in the Personeel Fabriek Bond (PFB) and the Persatuan Perhimpunan Kaum Buruh (PPKB), he transformed the strike into a strategic political weapon. He even founded the "Arbeidsleger" (Labor Army) to organize workers with military-like discipline.
In his first PFB circular, he articulated a radical challenge to the colonial economy:
"Capitalism will be destroyed if there are no workers... capital is only the result of the accumulation of the groans and moans of the workers."
Under his leadership, the PFB exploded in growth, expanding from just 750 members in March 1919 to over 10,000 members across 90 branches (afdeling) by the end of the same year. He championed three primary demands:
- Economic Justice: Significant wage increases to combat the poverty caused by declining pay in sugar factories.
- Humanitarian Standards: An 8-hour workday and one paid day of rest per week, directly challenging the "groans and moans" of the capitalist system.
- Social Equality: Absolute equality in status between indigenous workers and Dutch employees, striking at the heart of the colonial racial hierarchy.

His militancy made him a constant target. He was imprisoned three times: in Malang (1923), Semarang (1926), and finally a 16-month sentence in the notorious Sukamiskin prison in Bandung.
Yet, as a strategic architect of the movement, Suryopranoto recognized that strikes alone were not enough to sustain a nation.

Beyond the Strikes: Social Empowerment and Legacy
Suryopranoto’s strategy was characterized by a "dual threat" approach. He believed that for a revolution to succeed, it had to build the institutions that the colonial state refused to provide.

Militant Tactics (The Hammer)
- Organized mass strikes across sugar plantations and industries.
- Coordinated 22 labor unions under the PPKB banner.
- Published radical journals like Boeroeh Bergerak to spread propaganda.

Constructive Tactics (The Foundation)
- Founded Mardi Kaskaya (1901), a credit union and savings cooperative to fight predatory lending.
- Established Adhi Dharma, which included a "military wing" (ketentaraan) for discipline and security.
- Provided health services, vocational education, and job placement for unemployed workers.

After 1950, Suryopranoto shifted his focus to education and writing, continuing his brother Ki Hajar Dewantara's mission of building national character. He passed away on October 15, 1959, in Cimahi and was buried with high honors in Kotagede, Yogyakarta. His impact was so profound that he was named Indonesia's third National Hero just weeks after his death.

Internasionale has been widely known in Indonesia since the 1920s. The first translation into Indonesian from Dutch was carried out by Ki Hadjar Dewantara who was popularized by the Indonesian Communist Party in 1951–1965. However, the translation was denounced by the Communist International as having eliminated the spirit of the proletariat. On 19 December 1948, Amir Sjarifuddin and ten other figures from the Madiun Incident sang Indonesia llRaya and this song just before they were executed.

Directed by: Mira Lesmana, Nan T. Achnas, Riri Riza, Rizal Mantovani

Screenplay: Mira Lesmana, Nan T. Achnas, Riri Riza & Adi Nugroho, Rizal Mantovani

Cinematography (color): Nur Hidayat, Roy Lolang, Yadi Sugandhi, Yudi Datau

Editing: Mira Lesmana & Holder Held, Rizal Basri, Rizal Mantovani, Sentot Sahid

Music: Thoersi Argeswara

Producers: Mira Lesmana, Nan T. Achnas, Riri Riza, Rizal Mantovani

Cast: Bianca Adinegoro (Lina), Oppie Andaresta (Dina), Ryan Hidayat (Andre), Wong Aksan (Aksan), Bucek (Ceki), Dick Doank (Max Mollo), Gala Rostamaji (Yanto), Harry Surharyadi (Budi), Iwa K (Hariolus), Jeremias Nyangoen (Vacuum Cleaner Seller), Kiki Moran (Sebastian), Maya Lubis (Maya), Recebba Tumewu (Dini), Sophia Latjuba (Sofi), Tio Pakusadewo (Aladin), Torro Margens (Jacob Gamarhada)