Abdul Muis Named National Hero

Date: August 30, 1959 • Location: Rome, Italy

Writer and politician Abdul Muis became the first person to be awarded the posthumous title of National Hero of Indonesia.

Abdul Muis, was an Indonesian writer, journalist and nationalist. He advocated for Indonesia's independence from the Netherlands. He was the first person to be named an Indonesian national hero.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Italy's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.