Position of members of parliament
Java-Bode, 24 November 1954, p. 2: report of the parliamentary second reading of the bill on the legal position of MPs. PKI member Mrs Mudigdo objected to the bill, holding that parliamentary immunity is part of the democratic system. Others (Soeparno, Kasman Singodimedjo, Abdulhajat) sought amendments and protection a
Parliament session: bills on regional affairs
Java-Bode, 10 February 1956, p. 2: parliamentary debate on the bill creating autonomous regions in Central Sumatra. PKI member Mrs Suwarti argued it was premature, as the current parliament no longer has popular support; Zainal Abidin Ahmad, Djuir Muhammad and Abdulhajat proposed amendments or objected. No Gerwani cont
Chairmanship of parliament handed to Sartono
Java-Bode, 4 April 1956, p. 2: handover of parliament's chair to Mr Sartono. A letter announces the new 'Pembangunan' faction (chairs Suprapto and Abdulhajat; secretary Hartojo) whose members include Umi Sardjono; the paper notes it consists of persons nominated by the PKI in the general elections.