Sabam Siagian

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Sabam Siagian
Born(1932-05-04)4 May 1932
Died3 June 2016(2016-06-03) (aged 84)
Occupation(s)Journalist, diplomat

Sabam Pandapotan Siagian (4 May 1932  – 3 June 2016) was an Indonesian journalist. He served as the first editor in chief of The Jakarta Post.[1] Siagian departed the Jakarta Post in 1991 upon his appointment as Ambassador of Indonesia to Australia.[2]

From 1991 to 1995, while ambassador, Siagian lived in Canberra. He criticised the Australian media for lagging behind other sectors in Australia when it came to engaging with Indonesia.[3]

After leaving Canberra in 1995, Sangian joined the board of Jakarta Post.

References

  1. ^ "Senior journalist and 'Post' founder dies". Jakarta Post. 24 March 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
  2. ^ "Former editor and diplomat Susanto Pudjomartono passes away". Jakarta Post. 14 January 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
  3. ^ McPhedran, Ian (11 July 1995). "A serve for Gareth and the media". The Canberra Times. p. 11.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Ambassador of Indonesia to Australia
1991–1995
Succeeded by