Widow of Kompas Gramedia Founder Jakob Oetama Dies Aged 91

The Kompas Gramedia family mourns the passing of Mrs Maria Bernadeth Latifah Oetama, widow of the late Jakob Oetama, founder of Kompas Gramedia. “The entire Kompas Gramedia family grieves the departure of Mrs Maria Bernadeth Latifah Oetama, wife of the late Mr Jakob Oetama, pioneer of Kompas Gramedia,” stated the @kompasgramedia Instagram account via the official Kompas Gramedia page on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. Kompas Gramedia also noted that Maria Bernadeth Latifah Oetama’s departure leaves a legacy of exemplary conduct and love for the organisation. The company offered prayers for her eternal peace and strength for her bereaved family. According to the post, Maria Bernadeth Latifah Oetama passed away on 26 May 2026 at the age of 91. The condolence post was flooded with messages from netizens in the comments section.