Play original proclamation text

Play original proclamation text

From Rakyat Merdeka

Since the New Order regime up until last year's celebration of
Indonesia's Independence Day, on every Aug. 17 the proclamation
of independence text has been read by the speaker of House of
Representatives.

In this era of reform, the spirit embodied in the proclamation
should be rekindled and kept very much alive, especially to
remind some who wish to break this country apart, without regard
nor respect for the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and former
national leaders in acquiring our independence after 350 years of
colonization.

In consideration of this, instead of the voice of the House
speaker, I suggest that the recording containing the original
voice of our first president Sukarno be played again, preceded by
the sound of a siren and a gun salute.

I am sure the baritone voice of Sukarno, which reverberated
throughout Indonesia and the world at the time, will strengthen
the spirit of nationalism and minimize any possibilities of
disintegration.

What the Speaker should read after the above is a kind of a
Declaration of Resolution, stating the promise to undertake our
independence with continuous efforts of development in every
sector by all, according to our profession.

I hope that my suggestion will be seriously considered by the
Independence Celebration Committee, as the next celebration date
is fast approaching.

ACHMAD YUNUS

Pontianak, West Kalimantan