El Bahar
 El Bahar, 8 June 1967 | |
| Format | Broadsheet |
|---|---|
| Founded | September 1966 |
| Language | Indonesian |
| Ceased publication | 1972 |
| Country | Indonesia |
El Bahar was an Indonesian language newspaper based in Jakarta which was published between 1966 and 1972.[1] The newspaper began publication in September 1966, under the leadership of Indonesian Navy commodore Soejoso Poegoeh (nephew of deposed president Sukarno). The newspaper's staff contained a number of naval officers, alongside former staff of the banned newspaper Suluh Indonesia. El Bahar was unique at the time for taking a pro-Sukarno stance, and despite its political position maintained a mostly continuous publication early on with one suspension in early 1967.[2]
El Bahar was described by contemporary newspapers as "lacking news", and instead containing a large number of pro-Sukarno commentary.[1] The front page of the newspaper was often reserved for articles or commentary on national politics, which included caricature drawings satirizing Indonesian politics. A notable contributor was Dono, later known as a comedian, in the early 1970s.[3]
Despite the censorship of a large number of media outlets during the Suharto era, especially those which criticized the Suharto government, El Bahar had the backing of influential navy and marine corps officers.[4] The paper softened its stance following Poegoeh's 1969 assignment as military attache in India, with members of its editorial board being replaced.[1][5] Throughout its life, the newspaper was published irregularly, switching from daily, weekly, and biweekly publications.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Matanasi, Petrik (13 October 2021). "Keponakan Sukarno Memimpin El Bahar, Koran yang Melawan Orde Baru". tirto.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ Paget, Roger K. (1967). "Djakarta Newspapers, 1965-1967: Preliminary Comments". Indonesia (4): 219. doi:10.2307/3350911. hdl:1813/53422. ISSN 0019-7289.
- ^ "Dono dan Karikatur-karikaturnya". Historia (in Indonesian). 13 August 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ Hill, David T. (December 2006). The Press in New Order Indonesia. Equinox Publishing. pp. 35–36. ISBN 978-979-3780-46-7.
- ^ a b Hill, David T. (1 July 2011). Jurnalisme Dan Politik Di Indonesia: Biografi Kritis Mochtar Lubis (1922-2004) Sebagai Pemimpin Redaksi Dan Pengarang (in Indonesian). Yayasan Pustaka Obor Indonesia. pp. 294–295. ISBN 978-979-461-788-5.