Remembering Sabam Sirait, Hasto: Megawati's Companion In Facing The New Order's Power

JAKARTA - PDIP Party Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto commemorates the late Sabam Sirait. His figure is referred to as Megawati Soekarnoputri's companion to face the new order regime.

"When Megawati's mother faced the new order's authoritarian rule, Mr. Sabam Sirait together gave strength to Megawati's mother," said Hasto at the funeral home, Friday, October 1.

In addition, Hasto also said that Sabam Sirait is a person who always comes up with bright ideas in difficult times. Moreover, Sabam Sirait is one of the best declarators.

"Moreover, his pioneering work in a difficult situation showed his political conscience by helping to raise the PDIP," he said.

With all the services of the late Sabam Sirait, Hasto continued, the PDIP funeral process will provide the best. So, his figure will always be remembered and become a role model in politics.

"On the advice of Megawati to give the best respect according to party protocol for her services and pioneering for PDIP," said Hasto.

Meanwhile, senior PDIP politician Sabam Sirait died. The father of Maruarar Sirait died at 22.37 p.m. local time, Wednesday, September 28 at Siloam Hospital Karawaci.

Sabam Sirait, born on Simardan Island, Tanjungbalai, North Sumatra, October 13, 1936 has a long political track record.

Sabam Sirait was a member of the Gotong Royong DPR (DPR-GR) for the 1967-1973 period, including a member of the House of Representatives (DPR) for the 1992-2009 period.

Currently, Sabam Sirait is a member of the Regional Representatives Council, for the period 2019 until now.