Sabam Siagian
| Sabam Siagian | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 May 1932 |
| Died | 3 June 2016 (aged 84) |
| Occupation | Journalist, diplomat |
| Religion | Christian |
Sabam Pandapotan Siagian (4 May 1932 – 3 June 2016) was an Indonesian journalist. He served as the first editor in chief of The Jakarta Post.[1] Siagian departed the Jakarta Post in 1991 upon his appointment as Ambassador of Indonesia to Australia.[2]
From 1991 to 1995, while ambassador, Siagian lived in Canberra. He criticised the Australian media for lagging behind other sectors in Australia when it came to engaging with Indonesia.[3]
After leaving Canberra in 1995, Sangian joined the board of Jakarta Post.
References
- ↑ "Senior journalist and 'Post' founder dies". Jakarta Post. 2013-03-24. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
- ↑ "Former editor and diplomat Susanto Pudjomartono passes away". Jakarta Post. 2015-01-14. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
- ↑ McPhedran, Ian (11 July 1995). "A serve for Gareth and the media". The Canberra Times. p. 11.
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Roesman |
Ambassador of Indonesia to Australia 1991–1995 |
Succeeded by Wiryono Sastrohandoyo |
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