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| ⚫ | '''Abdul Fatah''' (25 May 1925{{spnd}}30 July 2010; sometimes written as Abdul Patah or Abdulpatah) was an Indonesian military officer and politician. He was the regent of Bekasi from 1973 until 1983.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Imran |first=Maharani |date=2010 |title=H. Abdul Fatah: Tokoh Pembangunan dan Budaya Bekasi |url=http://unismabekasi.ac.id/?2010=12&idb=132 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222113021/http://unismabekasi.ac.id/?2010=12&idb=132 |archive-date=22 December 2014 |access-date=17 June 2024 |work=Universitas Islam 45 Bekasi}}</ref> |
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== Early life and military career == |
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Abdul Fatah became the regent of Bekasi on 1 April 1973. He was nominated for a second term in August 1978<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 August 1978 |title=Calon Bupati dan walikota Jabar - Agar ditempati oleh putera-puteri terbaik |access-date= |work=Kompas |page=16}}</ref> and was installed on 9 November 1978 to serve until 1983.<ref>{{Cite thesis |title=Bapak Pembangunan Bekasi: Biografi H. Abdul Fatah dan Peranannya dalam Pembangunan Bekasi, 1973-1983 |url=https://eprints2.undip.ac.id/id/eprint/4190/ |publisher=[[Diponegoro University]] |date=2019-04-15 |degree=Undergraduate |language=en |first=Dian |last=Pangestu}}</ref> At the start of his first term, Abdul designed the masterplan for Bekasi's development with the help of experts from the [[Bandung Institute of Technology]] and the [[Padjadjaran University]]. Abdul also sought advice from local clerics, such as [[Kyai]] [[Noer Alie]]. The masterplan included infrastructure development like Kalimalang Road and Bekasi-Cikarang alternative route, as well as economic initiatives such as the establishment of people's markets in various spots in Bekasi and providing subsidies to local market vendors. Abdul also established a sports center in the Bekasi central stadium and an integrated government office for the Bekasi regency. A year before the end of his term, Abdul Fatah moved Bekasi's government office to the more central Ahmad Yani Street in order to improve public service.<ref name=":0" /> |
Abdul Fatah became the regent of Bekasi on 1 April 1973. He was nominated for a second term in August 1978<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 August 1978 |title=Calon Bupati dan walikota Jabar - Agar ditempati oleh putera-puteri terbaik |access-date= |work=Kompas |page=16}}</ref> and was installed on 9 November 1978 to serve until 1983.<ref>{{Cite thesis |title=Bapak Pembangunan Bekasi: Biografi H. Abdul Fatah dan Peranannya dalam Pembangunan Bekasi, 1973-1983 |url=https://eprints2.undip.ac.id/id/eprint/4190/ |publisher=[[Diponegoro University]] |date=2019-04-15 |degree=Undergraduate |language=en |first=Dian |last=Pangestu}}</ref> At the start of his first term, Abdul designed the masterplan for Bekasi's development with the help of experts from the [[Bandung Institute of Technology]] and the [[Padjadjaran University]]. Abdul also sought advice from local clerics, such as [[Kyai]] [[Noer Alie]]. The masterplan included infrastructure development like Kalimalang Road and Bekasi-Cikarang alternative route, as well as economic initiatives such as the establishment of people's markets in various spots in Bekasi and providing subsidies to local market vendors. Abdul also established a sports center in the Bekasi central stadium and an integrated government office for the Bekasi regency. A year before the end of his term, Abdul Fatah moved Bekasi's government office to the more central Ahmad Yani Street in order to improve public service.<ref name=":0" /> |
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A key aspect of the plan was the establishment of educational facilities, emphasizing the advancement of Islamic education. On 12 April 1982, Abdul established the 45 Islamic Education Foundation, which gave birth to the Village Development Academy. The academy used the building of Tambun Juang Building, which was formerly used as a parliament building and a political prison.<ref name=":0" /> Political scientist Taliziduhu Ndraha was appointed as the academy's first director, and the academy began operating on 20 June. |
A key aspect of the plan was the establishment of educational facilities, emphasizing the advancement of Islamic education. On 12 April 1982, Abdul established the 45 Islamic Education Foundation, which gave birth to the Village Development Academy. The academy used the building of Tambun Juang Building, which was formerly used as a parliament building and a political prison.<ref name=":0" /> Political scientist Taliziduhu Ndraha was appointed as the academy's first director, and the academy began operating on 20 June. Several other colleges were later established by the foundation, and these colleges later merged to form the 45 Bekasi Islamic University in 1987.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nasution |first=Maulana |date=17 February 2022 |title=Mengenang Sejarah Pendiri dan Napak Tilas Kampus Tertua di Bekasi, Unisma |url=https://www.indonesiana.id/read/153376/mengenang-sejarah-pendiri-dan-napak-tilas-kampus-tertua-di-bekasi-unisma |access-date=17 June 2024 |work=Indonesiana}}</ref> |
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== Later life == |
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After retiring from the military and government, in 1994 Abdul was awarded the title of ''Bekasi's Main Citizen'' by the regional government. Abdul continued to gave support to the documentation of Bekasi's regional history. His support resulted in two history books on Bekasi, ''Produk Sejarah Jilid I'' and ''Sejarah Perkembangan Bekasi dan Perkembangan Kebudayaan Bekasi''. For his efforts in preserving Bekasi's history, Abdul received an award from the Youth, Sports, Culture and Tourism of Bekasi City in 2009.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Abdul died at his house in [[Menteng]], Central Jakarta, on 30 July 2010. He was buried the next day at the [[Kalibata Heroes Cemetery]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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Revision as of 13:13, 17 June 2024
Abdul Fatah | |
|---|---|
| Regent of Bekasi | |
| In office 1973–1983 | |
| Governor | Solihin G. P. Aang Kunaefi |
| Preceded by | Sukat Subandi |
| Succeeded by | Suko Martono |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 25, 1925 Bandung, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | July 30, 2010 (aged 85) Menteng, Central Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Resting place | Kalibata Heroes Cemetery |
| Political party | Golkar |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Indonesia |
| Branch/service | Indonesian Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Infantry |
Abdul Fatah (25 May 1925 – 30 July 2010; sometimes written as Abdul Patah or Abdulpatah) was an Indonesian military officer and politician. He was the regent of Bekasi from 1973 until 1983.[1]
Early life and military career
Abdul Fatah was born in Bandung on 25 May 1925. He was born as the son of H. Abdul Halim dan Hj. Halimah, who both worked as a trader. Abdul Fatah joined the military while he was in high school, during the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies. Following the independence, Abdul Fatah joined the Indonesian Army. He attended officer school at Cimahi and was assigned to Subang and Sukabumi. In the 1960s, Abdul Fatah was reassigned to the Jakarta Regional Military Command, where he became the commander of Central Jakarta military district from 1967 to 1971[2] and the 3rd assistant to the commander of the Jakarta Regional Military Command.[3]
Regent of Bekasi
Abdul Fatah became the regent of Bekasi on 1 April 1973. He was nominated for a second term in August 1978[4] and was installed on 9 November 1978 to serve until 1983.[5] At the start of his first term, Abdul designed the masterplan for Bekasi's development with the help of experts from the Bandung Institute of Technology and the Padjadjaran University. Abdul also sought advice from local clerics, such as Kyai Noer Alie. The masterplan included infrastructure development like Kalimalang Road and Bekasi-Cikarang alternative route, as well as economic initiatives such as the establishment of people's markets in various spots in Bekasi and providing subsidies to local market vendors. Abdul also established a sports center in the Bekasi central stadium and an integrated government office for the Bekasi regency. A year before the end of his term, Abdul Fatah moved Bekasi's government office to the more central Ahmad Yani Street in order to improve public service.[1]
A key aspect of the plan was the establishment of educational facilities, emphasizing the advancement of Islamic education. On 12 April 1982, Abdul established the 45 Islamic Education Foundation, which gave birth to the Village Development Academy. The academy used the building of Tambun Juang Building, which was formerly used as a parliament building and a political prison.[1] Political scientist Taliziduhu Ndraha was appointed as the academy's first director, and the academy began operating on 20 June. Several other colleges were later established by the foundation, and these colleges later merged to form the 45 Bekasi Islamic University in 1987.[6]
Later life
After retiring from the military and government, in 1994 Abdul was awarded the title of Bekasi's Main Citizen by the regional government. Abdul continued to gave support to the documentation of Bekasi's regional history. His support resulted in two history books on Bekasi, Produk Sejarah Jilid I and Sejarah Perkembangan Bekasi dan Perkembangan Kebudayaan Bekasi. For his efforts in preserving Bekasi's history, Abdul received an award from the Youth, Sports, Culture and Tourism of Bekasi City in 2009.[1]
Abdul died at his house in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on 30 July 2010. He was buried the next day at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Imran, Maharani (2010). "H. Abdul Fatah: Tokoh Pembangunan dan Budaya Bekasi". Universitas Islam 45 Bekasi. Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Daftar Komandan Kodim 0501/Jakarta Pusat". Kodim Jakarta Pusat. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ Kodam Jayakarta (1974). Sejarah pertumbuhan dan perkembangan Kodam V/Jaya, pengawal-penyelamat ibukota Republik Indonesia (in Indonesian). Kodam V/Jaya. p. 472.
- ^ "Calon Bupati dan walikota Jabar - Agar ditempati oleh putera-puteri terbaik". Kompas. 31 August 1978. p. 16.
- ^ Pangestu, Dian (2019-04-15). Bapak Pembangunan Bekasi: Biografi H. Abdul Fatah dan Peranannya dalam Pembangunan Bekasi, 1973-1983 (Undergraduate thesis). Diponegoro University.
- ^ Nasution, Maulana (17 February 2022). "Mengenang Sejarah Pendiri dan Napak Tilas Kampus Tertua di Bekasi, Unisma". Indonesiana. Retrieved 17 June 2024.