Abdul Muis

Abdul Muis ( born July 3, 1883 in Sungai Puar, West Sumatra, † June 17, 1959 in West Java ) was an Indonesian writer, journalist and nationalist. He argued tirelessly for Indonesia's independence from the Netherlands.

Born Sungai Puar in West Sumatra, Muis spent three years studying medicine in Jakarta Muis, before he was forced to cancel due to illness. Muis first employment was in the public service. Later he joined the journalism and was well known for his articles, which are very critical grappled with the Dutch involvement in Indonesia. In 1928 he published his book Salah Asuhan ( "wrong education" ).

In the hope of a practical role in the political struggle, Muis joined the nationalist movement in Islam Sarekat ( " Islamic Union "). He was an active member of the organization and was appointed to the Board. He argued that if peaceful measures proved for obtaining the Indonesian independence as insufficient, the Union should be prepared to use force against the Dutch government.

To appease the EU, the Dutch government Muis appointed to the newly created Volksraad ( "People's Council" ). As a member of the Council Muis was competent in theory, to advise the government; However, the Volksraad in reality was little noticed and widely seen as powerless and Muis had to contend with other agents.

Muis fell many times in conflict with the Dutch government. Already once arrested, he led a protest strike in Yogyakarta in 1922, was arrested again and restricted his freedom of movement on the city Garut in West Java. He stayed in West Java, died in 1959 and was buried in Bandung.

Muis is now regarded as an important freedom fighters in Indonesian history. In many cities, a street is named after him.