What is Adam Malik birthday?

Adam Malik was born at 1917-07-22

When was Adam Malik died?

Adam Malik was died at 1984-09-05

Where is Adam Malik's birth place?

Adam Malik was born in Pematangsiantar

What is Adam Malik nationalities?

Adam Malik's nationalities is Indonesian

Which company or organization was founded by Adam Malik?

Adam Malik was the founder/co-founder of Antara, Association of Southeast Asian Nations

What is Adam Malik's political ideology?

Adam Malik's political ideology is Political party - Golongan Karya

How famous is Adam Malik?

Adam Malik is famouse as Former Vice President of Indonesia

Adam Malik - Former Vice President of Indonesia, Birthday and Family

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Adam Malik was Indonesia’s third vice president and one of the pioneers of Indonesian journalism

Information	Detail
Birthday	July 22, 1917
Died on	September 5, 1984
Nationality	Indonesian
Famous	Leaders, Political Leaders, Former Vice President of Indonesia
Founder / Co-Founder	Antara Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Birth Place	Pematangsiantar
Political Ideology	Political party - Golongan Karya
Religion	Islam
Gender	Male
Sun Sign	Cancer
Born in	Pematangsiantar
Famous as	Former Vice President of Indonesia
Died at Age	67

Who is Adam Malik?

Adam Malik was Indonesia’s third vice president and one of the pioneers of Indonesian journalism. He also served as a senior diplomat and played an important role in the events leading up to Indonesia's Declaration of Independence and the formation of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Born into a Muslim family on the west coast of Sumatra, his formal education was short-lived as he became a revolutionary at the age of 17. After being imprisoned for a brief period for his rebellious activities, he went to Jakarta where he founded a press service for the insurgent movement. Later, he joined the politics, becoming a member of Indonesia's provisional Parliament during the war against the Dutch and went on to serve in the House of Representatives as a member of Murba Party. After becoming a journalist and a politician, he then took up the duties of a diplomat and was appointed an ambassador to the Soviet Union and Poland. Subsequently, he became the Foreign Minister of the country, a post he served for 11 years. Alongside, he was also appointed the President of the United Nations General Assembly. Later, he became the Vice President of Indonesia in Suharto’s government after retiring from his diplomat career. A devoted nationalist, he adapted to rapidly changing tides in Indonesian politics, dedicating his entire career towards the development of his homeland and its people

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Childhood & Early Life

Adam Malik was born on July 22, 1917, in Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra, Dutch East Indies, to Abdul Malik Batubara, and Salamah Lubis. He belonged to a Batak Mandailing Muslim family of Batubara clan.

His received his early education from a Dutch primary school and a Muslim religious school. After completing Junior High School, he took up first job as a shopkeeper.

As a teenager, he developed an interest in politics and became the Chairman of the Pematang Siantar branch of Partindo (Indonesia Party) at the age of 17.

He campaigned for the Dutch Colonial Government to grant independence to Indonesia and was consequently imprisoned for disobeying the Colonial Government's ban on political assemblies.

Career

After getting released, he left his homeland for Jakarta and became a journalist. He wrote for Partindo's Party Magazine and Pelita Andalas Newspaper and later founded the Antara press bureau in December 1937.

Between 1940 and 1941, he served as a member of the Executive Board of the Gerindo Party.

Later, he became a part of the Persattien Perdjoeangan (Struggle Front), a movement to maintain Indonesia’s independence, which was declared by the Indonesian nationalists in August 1945.

During the period of the struggle to maintain independence, he also served as the Third Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian Central National Committee (KNIP) and as a member of its Daily Executive Board.

In 1946, he became one of the founders of the Partai Rakjat (People's Party) and later formed the Murba Party, in 1948. He used Murba Party as a platform to become a Parliament member and served as its Executive Member until 1964.

In 1956, he was elected to the House of Representatives as a member of the Murba Party. He also became a member of the Provisional Supreme Advisory Council in 1959.

In November 1959, he started his career in foreign affairs as an Ambassador to the Soviet Union and Poland.

In March 1962, he led the successful negotiations with the Netherlands to handover West Irian (Western New Guinea) to Indonesia. In the same year, he was appointed a member of the Executive Board of Antara.

In November 1963, he became the Minister of Commerce and Deputy Commander of KOTOE (Operation Economy). The following year, he served on the Indonesian delegation to the first United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva.

In 1965, he was appointed the Minister for the Implementation of Guided Economy in Sukarno's Cabinet. Same year, he formed a ruling triumvirate with General Suharto and Sultan Hamengko Buvono IX.

From 1966 to 1977, he served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He also represented Indonesia at various international conferences and was the Chairman of the Indonesian delegation to General Assembly sessions since 1966.

In October 1970, he served as the Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Indonesia to the Twenty-Fifth Commemorative Session of the United Nations. In 1971, he was appointed as President of the United Nations General Assembly.

In 1977, he became the Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).

In 1978, he was appointed as the Vice President of Indonesia in the cabinet of Suharto. He served in this capacity till 1983.

Major Works

In 1967, he played a crucial role in the formation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The association was successful in building a strong bond between his country and Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore.

Awards & Achievements

In 1982, Adam Malik was honored with the ‘Dag Hammarskjöld Award’ by the United Nations.

He has also been honored with ‘National Hero of Indonesia’, the highest title of Indonesia.

Personal Life & Legacy

He was married and had five children: four sons and one daughter.

Adam Malik died on September 5, 1984, at the age of 67, in Bandung, West Java, due to liver cancer. His body was interred in Kalibata Heroes Cemetery.

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Adam Malik biography timelines

// 22nd Jul 1917
Adam Malik was born on July 22, 1917, in Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra, Dutch East Indies, to Abdul Malik Batubara, and Salamah Lubis. He belonged to a Batak Mandailing Muslim family of Batubara clan.
// Dec 1937
After getting released, he left his homeland for Jakarta and became a journalist. He wrote for Partindo's Party Magazine and Pelita Andalas Newspaper and later founded the Antara press bureau in December 1937.
// 1940 To 1941
Between 1940 and 1941, he served as a member of the Executive Board of the Gerindo Party.
// Aug 1945
Later, he became a part of the Persattien Perdjoeangan (Struggle Front), a movement to maintain Indonesia’s independence, which was declared by the Indonesian nationalists in August 1945.
// 1946 To 1964
In 1946, he became one of the founders of the Partai Rakjat (People's Party) and later formed the Murba Party, in 1948. He used Murba Party as a platform to become a Parliament member and served as its Executive Member until 1964.
// 1956 To 1959
In 1956, he was elected to the House of Representatives as a member of the Murba Party. He also became a member of the Provisional Supreme Advisory Council in 1959.
// Nov 1959
In November 1959, he started his career in foreign affairs as an Ambassador to the Soviet Union and Poland.
// Mar 1962
In March 1962, he led the successful negotiations with the Netherlands to handover West Irian (Western New Guinea) to Indonesia. In the same year, he was appointed a member of the Executive Board of Antara.
// Nov 1963
In November 1963, he became the Minister of Commerce and Deputy Commander of KOTOE (Operation Economy). The following year, he served on the Indonesian delegation to the first United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva.
// 1965
In 1965, he was appointed the Minister for the Implementation of Guided Economy in Sukarno's Cabinet. Same year, he formed a ruling triumvirate with General Suharto and Sultan Hamengko Buvono IX.
// 1966 To 1977
From 1966 to 1977, he served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He also represented Indonesia at various international conferences and was the Chairman of the Indonesian delegation to General Assembly sessions since 1966.
// 1967
In 1967, he played a crucial role in the formation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The association was successful in building a strong bond between his country and Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore.
// Oct 1970 To 1971
In October 1970, he served as the Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Indonesia to the Twenty-Fifth Commemorative Session of the United Nations. In 1971, he was appointed as President of the United Nations General Assembly.
// 1977
In 1977, he became the Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
// 1978 To 1983
In 1978, he was appointed as the Vice President of Indonesia in the cabinet of Suharto. He served in this capacity till 1983.
// 1982
In 1982, Adam Malik was honored with the ‘Dag Hammarskjöld Award’ by the United Nations.
// 5th Sep 1984
Adam Malik died on September 5, 1984, at the age of 67, in Bandung, West Java, due to liver cancer. His body was interred in Kalibata Heroes Cemetery.

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Adam Malik's FAQ

What is Adam Malik birthday?
Adam Malik was born at 1917-07-22
When was Adam Malik died?
Adam Malik was died at 1984-09-05
Where was Adam Malik died?
Adam Malik was died in Bandung
Which age was Adam Malik died?
Adam Malik was died at age 67
Where is Adam Malik's birth place?
Adam Malik was born in Pematangsiantar
What is Adam Malik nationalities?
Adam Malik's nationalities is Indonesian
Which company or organization was founded by Adam Malik?
Adam Malik was the founder/co-founder of Antara, Association of Southeast Asian Nations
What is Adam Malik's political ideology?
Adam Malik's political ideology is Political party - Golongan Karya
What is Adam Malik's religion?
Adam Malik's religion is Islam
What is Adam Malik's sun sign?
Adam Malik is Cancer
How famous is Adam Malik?
Adam Malik is famouse as Former Vice President of Indonesia

Adam Malik - Former Vice President of Indonesia, Birthday and Family

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