Indonesian Character and Humanity

The passing of Jakob Oetama is a great loss for Indonesia. In many circles, Jakob was not only a media figure, but also a national figure that held to a primary concern for the Indonesian character and humanity.

KOMPAS/HENDRA A SETYAWAN

The body of the founder of Kompas Gramedia and the General Manager of Kompas Daily, Jakob Oetama is buried in the lobby of the Kompas Gramedia Building, South Palmerah, Jakarta, Wednesday (9/9/2020).

JAKARTA, KOMPAS – A deluge of condolences flooded the occasion of the demise of Kompas Daily General Manager Jakob Oetama on Wednesday (9/9/2020) at 1:05 p.m. Western Indonesia Time at Mitra Keluarga Hospital in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta.

Jakob Oetama will be interred at Jakarta’s Kalibata Heroes Cemetery on Thursday (10/9) at 10:30 a.m.