One of Indonesia's famous Journalists, Rosihan Anwar also known as Pak Ros, was laid to rest on Thursday at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in South Jakarta with full military honors. The 89 year old passed away due to heart failure at 8:15 Thursday morning.
Indonesia's president said that the country lost a major figure. Rosihan was not only known as a journalist. He was also known for being a writer, humanist and film figure. Despite being criticized for many of his pieces, he is known for doing many things for the country and that even though his writings were harsh, they were delivered with a "responsibility and good intentions".
According to Vice President Boediono said, "His works documented this country’s history, and that is very useful to future generations."
Rosihan was considered a true journalist because he told the truth in his stories despite the consequences he would face. His journalism career began circa 1943 and two years later became an editor for the Merdeka newspaper and the chief editor for Pedoman newspaper. He was also one of the Indonesian reporters who covered the Round Table Conference in The Hague in 1949. He also wrote more than 30 books, was active in various organizations and appointed the chairman of the Indonesian Journalist Association (PWI), and remained head of its Honorary Council. He is also awarded the Bintang Mahaputra III, the highest award given to a civilian who has a made a significant contribution to the military.
Rosihan has left a large impact on the Indonesian journalist community and will forever be remembered for his writings and his allegiance to reporting the truth.
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