The Indonesian parliament and Linggadjati: strengthened left wing supports Sjahrir cabinet
Long article in the Dutch communist daily De Waarheid (15 Jan 1947) by its "Indonesian collaborator" assessing support for the Linggarjati draft in the Indonesian provisional parliament: Masjumi and PNI divided or opposed, while the PKI, Partai Sosialis, Pesindo, Christian parties, Partai Buruh, Perwari and BTI back it
Amir Sjarifuddin forms new cabinet with Trimurti as labour minister
De Waarheid report (3 Jul 1947) on Amir Sjarifuddin's new Republican cabinet, announced by Radio Yogyakarta: 34 ministers and vice-ministers across PNI, Partai Sosialis, Labour and others. "Trimoerti" (S.K. Trimurti) is named Minister for Labour Affairs; Gerwani is not mentioned.
Signature campaign against atomic war begins in Indonesia
De Waarheid, 9 Mar 1955, p. 2: Jakarta report on the start of a signature campaign against atomic war, signed by ministers, professors and Masjumi's Wiwoho. Gerwani called on all women to join, aiming for 10,000 signatures in 12 weeks. A Peace Committee delegation was received by Sukarno; wives of the Jakarta mayor and