GOLD FOR MONAS
GOLD FOR MONAS
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Monas stands firmly in the middle of Lapangan Merdeka, Central Jakarta. Monas was woken on August 17, 1961.
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Then on July 12, 1975 Monas opened to the public. Monas has a height of 132 meters or about 433 feet.
The monument is quite unique when compared with other monuments.
Because, at the top of the monument there are gold-shaped chunks of fire.
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The chunk of gold weighs 38 kilograms.
The gold symbolizes the spirit of a burning struggle.
However, not many know who the contributor of gold
the contributor is Teuku Markam.
Teuku Markam was born in 1925 in Seuneudon, Alue Capli, Panton Labu, North Aceh.
Of the 38 kilograms of gold, Teuku Markam donated 28 kilograms of gold
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Teuku Markam is a wealthy businessman.
He owns a company called PT Karkam.
when young Teuku Markam entered the military world.
Precisely, through compulsory education in Koeta Radja or now better known as Banda Aceh.
He named his education by the First Lieutenant.
Teuku Markam joined the Indonesian People's Army (TRI), and had followed the battle in Tembung, North Sumatra.
Teuku Markam, a gold contributor to the National Monument
He is more developing his business in the shipbuilding sector.
Teuku Markam became a very successful businessman
Therefore, he is committed to helping President Soekarno eradicate illiteracy, and liberating West Irian.
In addition to helping in both cases, he is also committed to helping Soekarno build Monas, and donated 28 kilograms of gold.
In the New Order era, Teuku Markam was accused of being a PKI, and corrupt.
Thus, in 1966, Teuku Markam entered the prison without trial.
Only in 1974 Teuku Markam was released from prison by the government.
However, all of its assets and assets have been confiscated by the New Order government.
Teuku Markam died of age-related complications in 1985.