Bung Hatta Can Hold A Doctor HC From The University Of Indonesia In History Today, August 30, 1975

The Chancellor of the University of Indonesia, Prof. Dr. dr. Mahar Mardjono gave a large teacher necklace to Dr. (h.c.) Drs. Mohammad Hatta or Bung Hatta on August 30, 1975. (Archive of the University of Indonesia)

JAKARTA - Today, 47 years ago, August 30, 1975, former Vice President of Indonesia, Mohammad Hatta received a Doctoral Honoris Causa (HC) in the field of Law from the University of Indonesia (UI). The handover of the title was a form of appreciation for Bung Hatta's great contribution to the nation and state.

Moreover, Bung Hatta's simple actions became a role model for the younger generation. Previously, Bung Hatta had obtained several honorary titles Doctor HC from various domestic universities.

In the form of Soekarno, Hatta grew up to be an anti-coopionist figure and imperialism. All kinds of colonialism on earth are often opposed by Hatta. That attitude made him dare to fight for the natives.

In the Netherlands, he struggled with his political vehicle The Indonesian Association (PI). Hatta brought the narrative of an independent Indonesia. Hatta was not afraid at all. The threat and prison did not make him back one step. He kept moving forward. He held fast to what he believed was true. The Bumiputras were tired of being blackmailed like dairy cows by the Dutch.

After returning to the Dutch East Indies (now: Indonesia), Hatta's movement increased. He also met his colleagues who had the same mission. Soekarno was one of them. The two then became familiar. Help each other. Complementing each other. Indonesia is independent thanks to the role of the two and all freedom fighters.

His work continues. Hatta became the first Indonesian Vice President. He did not change at all. Stay critical and simple. That attitude even lasted until Hatta no longer served as a public official. His actions received appreciation from many circles. Hatta was appointed by the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Ali Sadikin as the main resident of Jakarta.

I remember one incident regarding Bung Hatta when I was governor. He had difficulty paying PAM (Drinking Water Company) and Ireda (Regional Rehabilitation Contribution). So simple is the life of our leader. I don't know exactly how many pensions he received at that time. But with this news that came to me, I was moved to hear it. I immediately looked for reason, looking for the path I could do as much as I could to help him.

So after we determined that Bung Hatta was the main resident of Jakarta, I talked about the problem he was facing. With the grip that Bung Hatta has become a resident of the main city, I proposed to the DPRD that he be given facilities, namely water facilities (PAM) and Ireda: meaning that he himself does not have to pay both things, free from the obligation to pay for them. The DPRD agreed," said Ali Sadikin as written by Ramadhan KH in the book Bang Ali: For the sake of Jakarta 1966-1977 (1992).

Bung Hatta's appreciation for Bung Hatta's contribution has increased. He got a variety of other privileges. He received various academic titles from various universities in the archipelago. All of this was thanks to Bung Hatta's great service.

Bung Hatta even got a Doctor HC in Legal Affairs from the University of Indonesia. Hatta got the title in the FH-UI Hall, Salemba, on August 30, 1975.

After Hatta placed his position as Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, he also obtained several academic titles from various universities. Padjadjaran University, Bandung confirmed Hatta as a professor in economic political science.

Hasanuddin University in Ujungdang gave the title of Doctor Honoris Causa in the field of Economics. University of Indonesia awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa in the field of legal science. Hatta's inauguration speech entitled: Towards a State of Law, is written in the book Healthy Words, restoring the World (2005).