Pros and Cons: Soeharto Awarded National Hero Title
Jakarta, Sketsa.id – The conferment of the National Hero title upon Indonesia’s second president, Soeharto, by President Prabowo Subianto on Heroes’ Day, November 10, 2025, has sparked widespread public debate. The award was accepted by Soeharto’s eldest daughter, Siti Hardijanti Rukmana (Tutut), on behalf of the family, recognizing his contributions to armed and political struggle since […]
Soeharto Pahlawan Nasional? KIKA: Ini Pengkhianatan Terhadap Semangat Reformasi
JAKARTA, Sketsa.id – Wacana pemberian gelar pahlawan nasional kepada mantan Presiden Soeharto menuai penolakan keras dari berbagai kalangan. Kaukus Indonesia untuk Kebebasan Akademik (KIKA) menyatakan sikap tegas menentang usulan yang dinilai sebagai pengkhianatan terhadap nilai-nilai reformasi. “Memberikan gelar pahlawan kepada Soeharto sama saja dengan menginjak-injak rasa keadilan para korban dan melukai ingatan kolektif bangsa tentang […]