Guruh Soekarnoputra Jencek Former President Suharto Who Is Critical In Today's Memory, January 12, 2008

The youngest son of the first president of the Republic of Indonesia, Guruh Soekarnoputra, visited former President Suharto at the Pertamina Hospital, Jakarta, Sunday, January 12, 2008. (Between/Ujang Zaelani)

JAKARTA - Today's memory, 15 years ago, January 12, 2008, the son of Indonesia's proclaimer of independence Soekarno, Guruh Soekarnoputra visited Pertamina Central Hospital (RSPP) in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. His arrival was to visit Suharto who was in critical condition.

Guruh's presence has also provoked speculation that the Soekarno and Suharto families have reconciled. Previously, Suharto's health worsened after he stepped down from the presidency. He also often goes in and out of the hospital with various complications of the disease.

Suharto's condition after stepping down from the seat of the number one person in Indonesia was not fine. he suffered a minor stroke in 1999. The disease made Suharto rushed to the RSPP. The Smile General was treated in the VVIP 604 room on the sixth floor of Building B RSPP.

Suharto was not alone. All members of the Cendana Family came to accompany him. From children, son-in-law, to grandchildren. The best doctors were also involved for Suharto's recovery. Everything moved for Suharto's recovery.

News of Suharto falling ill spread throughout the country. All Indonesian people expressed their grief. A political elite let alone. They even immediately came to the RSPP to visit Suharto. Suharto's condition worsened Suharto's health made the people forget the alleged corruption case against him.

Suharto soon recovered. However, after that, he often went in and out of the hospital as his health condition worsened. From 1999, 2000, to the following year. Suharto's health had a bright spot in 2002.

The head of the Suharto team of doctors, Akmal Taher, revealed that in general, the health of former President Suharto was advanced compared to stroke in 1999 and examinations in 2000 and 2001. However, his language skills were disrupted moderate to severe levels.

Akmal menggambarkan, Suharto hanya bisa mengucapkan dua sampai empat yang mudah, sedangkan pertanyaan yang complex tidak bisa ia memahami dan jawab, ungkap historian Asvi Warman Adam dalam bukuBung Karno menjadi Tiga Kali?(2010).

Suharto's disease got worse in early 2008. Suharto's condition at the RSPP was critical. In fact, Suharto used ventilator assistance to help his lungs work. This alarming condition drew sympathy from many people.

Guruh Soekarnoputra, one of them. The Soekarno trap came directly to the RSPP to visit Suharto on January 12, 2008. His arrival also caused a stir. This is because Suharto and Soekarno's family have an unpleasant past.

Suharto is considered the mastermind behind Bung Karno's resignation from the helm of government. Moreover, Suharto was placed under house arrest until the end of his life. This condition got worse with Suharto's power to complicate the lives of Bung Karno's children. They find it difficult to get access to education to politics.

Guruh's presence visited Suharto and then became a new history. Guruh is considered to have ended the wounds of Trah Soekarno in the past. Moreover, he no longer questioned this. Guruh likes to show his attitude. He said the agenda of meeting the Cendana Family was nothing new for him. This time he also prayed for Suharto's recovery.

"Every Eid I visit the Cendana Family. I am friends with his children (Soeharto)," said Guruh as quoted on the Antara page, January 13, 2008.