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Jakob Oetama

Indonesian journalist (1931-2020) · Indonesia · On the map · Journalists · Died at 88

Jakob Oetama was an Indonesian teacher, journalist, and businessman who was one of the co-founders and owners of Kompas Gramedia Group, the largest media group in Indonesia, together with P. K. Ojong.

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He served as President Director of Kompas Gramedia, Advisor to the Central Board of the Indonesian Journalists Association, and Advisor to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Journalists Confederation. He was the recipient of the Honoris causa Doctorate in Communications from Gadjah Mada University and the Mahaputra Utama Star award from President Suharto in 1973.

Country
Indonesia
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2020 · aged 88