Background

Oetama, Jakob was born on September 27, 1931 in Borobudur, Indonesia. Son of R.J. Brotosusiswo.

Education

Student, Institute Mass Communications Indonesia, 1959. Bachelor in History, Teacher's College, Indonesia, 1956. Master of Arts in Political Science, Gajah Mada University, Indonesia, 1961.

Career

Teacher high school, Jakarta, Indonesia, 1952-1955. Journalist Penabur magazine, Jakarta, 1955-1963. EditorIntisari magazine, Jakarta, since 1963, Kompas Daily, Jakarta, since 1965, public, since 1980.

Managing director Gramedia Limited., Jakarta, since 1980.

Member PressCouncil, Jakarta, since 1970, International Press Institute, Zurich, Switzerland, since 1983, International Association East.W. Center Alumni, Honolulu, since 1984.

Achievements

• Jakob Oetama has been listed as a noteworthy publisher, journalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Journalist Association Indonesia (adviser since 1973), Publications Association Indonesia (chairman since 1980), Association Communication Scientists (chairman since 1983).

Connections

Married Latifah Oetama, December 28, 1957. Children: Irwan, Lufti, Mariani, Maryati, Lilik.

Father:

R. J. Brotosusiswo Oetama

Spouse:

Latifah Oetama

child:

Lilik Oetama

child:

Maryati Oetama

child:

Lufti Oetama

child:

Mariani Oetama

child:

Irwan Oetama