Bahder Djohan
Bahder Djohan was an Indonesian politician who served as the 6th Ministry [of Education and Culture (Indonesia)|Minister of Education and Culture of Indonesia]. He served in the Natsir and Wilopo Cabinets.
Background
Bahder Djohan was the fifth of 10 children of Mohamad Rapal and Lisah. Bahder's father was a prosecutor. Bahder Djohan was styled Marah Besar when marrying Siti Zairi Yaman.Education
Bahder initially attended a Malay school in Kampung Pondok, Padang. In 1910, he followed his father to Payakumbuh. In 1913, Bahder attended 1e Klasse Inlandsche School in Bukittinggi. There, he met Mohammad Hatta, later became his close friend. He only attended school in Bukittinggi for two years before moving to Hollands-Indische School in Padang. In 1917, Bahder completed his education in HIS and continued his education to Meer Uitgebreid Lager Onderwijs in the same city.In 1919, Bahder attended STOVIA in Batavia for 8 years, and lived in a dormitory located in the faculty complex. In November 12, 1927, he graduated from STOVIA and received his medical degree.
Career
In his youth, Bahder was one of Jong Sumatranen Bond's leader. He was actively involved in Youth Pledge. In the First Youth Pledge, Bahder delivered a speech about women's position. His speech "Di Tangan Wanita was banned by Dutch colonial government.In the Independence era, Bahder was elected Minister of Education and Culture in Natsir and Wilopo Cabinet. In 1953, he was appointed President of Central Hospital of Jakarta. Then, he was elected Rector of University of Indonesia, however in 1958, before his term of office ended, Bahder resigned in February 1958 following his disagreement with Indonesian government suppressing Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Indonesia by means of war. He specifically resigned following the Indonesian Air Force's bombing of the town of Painan.