Murder of Dutchman in South Celebes: arrest of gang leader stirs Indonesian press
Algemeen Handelsblad correspondent's report (Batavia, 1949-11-11) on the Masamba murder of Dutchman Pluyter and the arrest of Makassar councillor Salawati Daud as gang leader. Notes the Indonesian press presents her as a freedom heroine and martyr, compared to Wolter Monginsidi; Maria Ulfah Santoso of the women's congr
Murder of Dutchman in South Celebes: arrest of gang leader stirs Indonesian press (page 1, 11 Nov 1949)
Page-image version of the same Algemeen Handelsblad report (1949-11-11, p. 1) on the Masamba murder of Pluyter and the arrest of Makassar councillor Salawati Daud as gang leader, with Indonesian press and Maria Ulfah Santoso presenting her as a freedom heroine. Surrounding headlines (Paris conference, Bonn, atomic cont
Official trip! (Lot Salawati and the Paloppo raid)
Het Nieuwsblad voor Sumatra, reprint from Java-bode (11 Nov 1949, p.3) 'Dienstreis!': after the Palopo raid and kidnapping, police searched the home of Mrs Lot Salawati, a municipal councillor and 'very well-known extreme-left lady', who had borrowed the mayor's car claiming official business. Five students from a Maka
Terrorism in South Celebes: does Mrs Salawati Daud's role mean 'unmasked'?
Het Nieuwsblad voor Sumatra, reprint from De Java-bode (11 Nov 1949, p.3): a lead-in to a chauffeur's account after the arrest of Makassar councillor Salawati Daud, described as leader of a terrorist band south of Masamba responsible for Th. Pluyter's murder; she was found in a cave 8 km from Masamba. The chauffeur's s
Is female municipal councillor leading terror band in South Celebes?
Indische Courant voor Nederland (12 Nov 1949, p.2): Dutch inspector Th. Pluyter of the Faroka factories was killed on 2 Nov by a band terrorising the Masamba area, South Sulawesi. Citing Aneta, the band seems led by Makassar municipal councillor Salawati Daoed, who went there in a municipal car. Six members were arrest
Band leader Lot Salawati arrested in cave
Indische Courant voor Nederland (16 Nov 1949, p.1): correspondent in Makassar reports that councillor Salawati Daud, leader of the band that ambushed Th. Pluyter near Masamba, was arrested in a cave 8 km from Masamba. Described as a well-known extreme-left woman, she borrowed the mayor's car; five students of a Makassa
Band leader Lot Salawati arrested in cave
Indische Courant voor Nederland, 16 Nov 1949, front page: correspondent's report from Makassar that Salawati Daud, municipal councillor and 'well-known extreme-leftist lady', led the armed gang that raided Masamba prison and abducted Th. Pluyter, using the mayor's car; arrested in a cave. Frames it as exposing a politi
South Celebes remains turbulent
Short Algemeen Handelsblad item (1949-11-19) citing Keng Po from Makassar: although Salawati Daud, leader of the gang that murdered the Faroka representative, has been arrested, Masamba remains tense with armed bands in the forests, two companies of Dutch hunters deployed; the bands pose as TNI units.
Bands in Celebes: East Indonesia cabinet releases arrested persons including Salawati Daud
Aneta report in De Vrije Pers (22 Apr 1950) that the East Indonesia cabinet decided to release all arrested persons in the Masamba, Kakas, Rembigen and Tondano affairs, including Mrs. Salawati Daud, while discussing armed band attacks in South Sulawesi and APRIS operations under Maj. Pieters and Col. Kawilarang.
Armed gangs operate in East Indonesia
Java-Bode, 22 Apr 1950, p. 2: the NIT cabinet decides to release those arrested over the Masamba, Kakas, Remboken and Tondano affairs, including Salawati Daud, while armed gangs attack posts in South Sulawesi; Major Pieters says APRIS will suppress them. Same text as the Indische Courant item.
Cabinet meets (NIT cabinet decides on release, including Salawati Daud)
Het Nieuwsblad voor Sumatra (24 Apr 1950, p.1): the NIT cabinet, discussing the situation after APRIS troops arrived, decided to release all those arrested in the Masamba, Kakas, Rembigen and Tondano affairs, among them Mrs Salawati Daud. It also discussed armed bands outside APRIS in South Sulawesi.
Armed bands operating in East Indonesia
Indische Courant voor Nederland, 29 Apr 1950, p. 1: the NIT cabinet decides to release all detainees from the Masamba, Kakas, Rembigen and Tondano affairs, including Salawati Daud, while armed gangs attack police posts and prisons in South Sulawesi; APRIS Major Pieters threatens military administration.
National Committee of South Celebes
De Locomotief, 29 June 1950 (Aneta): the South Sulawesi people's representation, meeting as 'Komite Nasional Indonesia Sulawesi Selatan', elects Salawati Daud, 'a well-known political figure in Makassar', as chairwoman. Her arrest in the Masamba affair had recently been raised in the RIS parliament; she was released sh
Salawati Daud, chair of South Celebes representation
Bredasche Courant, 11 July 1950: short item recalling that the 'Masamba affair' implicated a woman member of parliament, Salawati Daud, released soon after her arrest and now elected chair of South Sulawesi's people's representation. The rest of the item (Soviet divisions on the Yugoslav border) is unrelated.
Talks (Salawati Daud in Jakarta on the guerrilla problem)
Het Nieuwsblad voor Sumatra (28 Aug 1950, p.2): Mrs Salawati Daud, delegate of the South Sulawesi council, arrives in Jakarta to meet Sukarno and the defence minister over the guerrilla problem, presenting a motion of the Dewan Pemerintah Sulawesi Selatan. The motion argues guerrillas and APRI share ideals and asks for
FBIS, 26 October 1950: Salawati arrest
FBIS item (26 Oct 1950): political parties and organisations in Makassar, sponsors of the Good Services Committee on the South Celebes guerrilla issue, protested the army's arrest of Mrs Salawati (since 21 Oct) while she tried to contact guerrilla leaders; protest backed by delegates from 29 parties and organisations.
FBIS, 30 October 1950: Salawati Daud release
One-paragraph FBIS item (30 Oct 1950, citing ANTARA): Mrs Salawati Daud was released from prison on 29 Oct after ten days' confinement and at once called on the Interdepartmental Commission still in Makassar, which was to tour and then go to Menado on 4 Nov. Follows her arrest of 21 Oct.
The guerrilla question under the microscope: 'Hasanuddin division' no enemies of APRI
Java-Bode, 1 Nov 1950, p. 2: sympathetic piece on the South Sulawesi guerrillas. Notes Lot Salawati Daud was freed on 30 Oct after ten days in detention, perhaps due to protests by 29 parties and organisations, and that a government commission under Makmun Sumadipradja seeks talks with the guerrilla leaders, who want r
'Hasanuddin division' no enemies of APRI
Indische Courant voor Nederland, 8 Nov 1950, p. 1: sympathetic piece on the South Sulawesi guerrillas ('Hasanuddin division'). Notes Lot Salawati Daud was released on 30 Oct after ten days' detention, perhaps after protests by 29 parties and organisations, and that a government commission seeks contact with the guerril
Talks (Salawati Daud and the CTN battalions, August 1951)
Short Het Nieuwsblad voor Sumatra item (20 Aug 1951, p.1): Governor Sudiro of Celebes invites party leaders to discuss the failed transfer of CTN battalions in South Sulawesi into the APRI. According to Pedoman Rakjat, Mrs Salawati Daud has gone inland to try to resolve the difficulties.
Renewed tension in Makassar: four ex-guerrilla battalions failed to surrender
Nieuwe Courant, 20 August 1951: report of renewed tension in Makassar after four CTN ex-guerrilla battalions failed to appear for their 17 August incorporation into the APRI, leaving with cash, uniforms and trucks meant for Kahar Muzakkar; Col. Kawilarang announces strict measures. The text ends with Pedoman Rakjat say
Vanished guerrilla fighters blew up a bridge
Provinciale Drentsche en Asser Courant (21 Aug 1951): about 4,000 ex-guerrillas vanished from Makassar on 16 Aug, blowing up a bridge; government announces strict measures. Salawati Daud, credited with an important role in solving the guerrilla problem, has gone to the fugitives' hideouts to mediate. Also notes ex-RMS
The ex-guerrillas of South Celebes
Het Nieuwsblad voor Sumatra (22 Aug 1951, p.2): a defence ministry spokesman says the report of Mrs Salawati Daud visiting South Sulawesi's interior to contact Kahar Muzakar should not suggest renewed negotiations; Kahar acted for his own benefit. A mass meeting of parties at the governor's residence in Makassar leaves
CTN question: no negotiations
Nieuwe Courant, 22 August 1951: defence ministry spokesman says reports of Salawati Daud's trip into South Sulawesi's interior to contact CTN leader Kahar Muzakkar wrongly suggest renewed negotiations; he regrets that some people's leaders want to negotiate with Kahar, who acted for personal gain, and insists on strict
'Acted solely with government approval'
Indische Courant voor Nederland, 3 Jun 1953, p. 3: in his Bandung trial for cooperation with Darul Islam, Affandi Ridhwan argues he acted with government approval, citing Leimena's contacts with RMS gangs and Mrs Salawati Daud's negotiations with Kahar Muzakkar's gangs; counsel Kasman Singodimedjo asks for acquittal.
PKI Affiliates Including Gerwani Suspended (FBIS, 18-21 Oct 1965)
FBIS Daily Report pages (19 and 21 Oct 1965; HathiTrust scans) with the Jakarta war administrator's reporting order: from 19 to 24 October board members of PKI, Pemuda Rakjat, Gerwani, BTI, CGMI, Perhimi, IPPI, Lekra and HSI must report to police or military posts or face action. Also the bans on PKI and affiliates, Ge
FBIS-monitored Makassar radio text (19 Oct 1965): the commandant of the 14th South-Southeast Sulawesi military command, as regional Dwikora authority, temporarily prohibited activities of PKI, Gerwani, SOBSI and affiliated unions, Pemuda Rakjat, CGMI, Perhimi, Lekra and HSI, effective 18 October, in line with Koti inst
L'Impartial, 22 October 1965: The purge continues in Indonesia
L'Impartial (La Chaux-de-Fonds), 22 Oct 1965, 'The purge continues in Indonesia' (UPI). Purges in army, public services, education and unions; the Tjakrabirawa guard is nearly cleansed. The military governor of Yogyakarta banned the PKI and affiliated organisations, including the youth front, the women's organisation G
Pravda, 17 Nov 1965: The Situation in Indonesia
Pravda, 17 November 1965 (No. 321), 'The Situation in Indonesia': TASS dispatches of 16 November on the removal of 62 MPs, a purge operation in Jepara (315 arrests), a curfew in Makassar and a planned army purge. Gerwani is named once, among left-wing organisations (with SOBSI and BTI) banned in the Moluccas by Brig. G
Berita Yudha, 22 November 1968. Report that Kodim 1405 Mallusetasi arrested in Parepare 'a woman ringleader of Gerwani/PKI', Patriani Ngatimen, with a Pemuda Rakyat leader; Jakarta arrests of 13 more 'remnants'.