Tirelessly Voicing Honesty and Justice

Kompas/Wawan H Prabowo

Kompas Newspaper chief editor Budiman Tanuredjo (right) accompanied by Kompas deputy general manager Rikard Bagun (left) and Kompas senior editor ST. Sularto (second left) handout a Dedicated Scholar Award 2017 at the Kompas Gramedia building, Jakarta, Wednesday (28/6). The three award recipients are Sawitri Supardi Sadarjoen (third left), Adi Andojo Soetjipto (seated) and J. Kristiadi (second right). The annual award was given as part of the newspaper’s 52nd anniversary celebrations.

“When it comes to improper situations regarding honesty and justice, I will surely write about it.” (H Adi Andojo Soetjipto, 2017)

Sitting in his wheelchair, former Supreme Court justice (1981-1997) Adi Andojo spoke in detail about his writing, an activity he continues despite his physical limitations. At 85 years old, Adi can no longer see.