Jakarta (ANTARA) – Karlinah Djaja Atmadja, wife of the fourth vice president of the Republic of Indonesia, Umar Wirahadikusumah, has died at the age of 95. The deceased breathed her last at Gatot Subroto Central Army Hospital (RSPAD), Jakarta, on Monday (6/10) at 04:33 WIB.
This sad news was confirmed through official messages received from numerous national media. “Innalillahi Wainna Ilaihi Rojiun“Ms. Karlinah Umar Wirahadikusumah passed away at Gatot Subroto Hospital, CICU room 201,” reads the message circulating.
So, who is Karlinah Djaja Atmadja? The following is a brief profile, based on information gathered from various sources.
Educational background and history
Her full name is Karlinah Djaja Atmadja Wirahadikusumah, born in Bandung on 30 July 1930. From a young age she is known as an intelligent, broad-minded and active person in various social and educational activities.
He studied at Voorbereidend Hogere Onderwijs (VHO) Bandung, a prestigious high school in the Dutch East Indies. Furthermore, his interest in language and culture led him to study in French Alliance deepen your French.
Career trip
Her enthusiasm for the world of education led Karlinah to dedicate herself as an educator in 1950. She taught at various levels, from elementary to high school in Bandung. Not only that, he also worked at the Treasury headquarters in the same city.
Besides being known as an educator, Karlinah is also known as an activist who dared to express her opinions on various social issues of her time.
Love story with Umar Wirahadikusumah
Karlinah’s meeting with Umar Wirahadikusumah is an interesting story in her life journey. The two first met in December 1956, when Karlinah worked at the treasury office and Umar served as a lieutenant colonel and commander of the Siliwangi regiment in Garut.
Through family intermediaries, their relationship developed quickly. In less than three months they decided to get married on February 2, 1957.
After getting married, Karlinah became the faithful career companion of Umar Wirahadikusumah until he was finally entrusted with the task of becoming Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia for the period 1983-1988, accompanying President Soeharto. During this time, Karlinah also received various honors, including:
• Bintang Mahaputera Adipradana
• Satyalancana Social Service
• Honorary awards from Germany and Jordan
Obituary and funeral news
Karlinah’s passing has left deep sorrow in her family, friends and the people of Indonesia for her dedication and service throughout her life. He died at the age of 95, Monday (6/10) at 04:33 WIB, at Gatot Subroto Military Hospital in Jakarta, after previously undergoing treatment in CICU room 201. This news was also confirmed by Dharma Pertiwi’s central management via a post on its official Instagram account.
Based on the information received, the body of the deceased was buried at the funeral home located in Jalan Teuku Umar Number 61, Jakarta. The plan is that the funeral procession will take place on Monday afternoon at the Kalibata Heroes’ Cemetery (TMP).
“Innalillahi Wainailahi Rajiun. Condolences on the death of Mrs. Karlinah Umar Wirahadi Kusumah, wife of the 4th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia. “Period 1983-1988,” wrote @dharpertiwitengah on Instagram.
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Reporter: Sean Anggiatheda Sitorus
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