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Lukman Hakim

1914 – 1966

Indonesian diplomat

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About Lukman Hakim

Lived 1914 – 1966 (aged 52). Lukman Hakim was an Indonesian diplomat and ambassador.

Career During the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies, Hakim worked at the occupation government's tax office. In January 1949, Hakim himself led a group in Jambi to physically print Republican money in the town of Muara Bungo, his group carrying cliches of the currency and using converted conventional printing equipment there to print the money. He continued to serve as finance minister for some time after the return of the Indonesian government to Yogyakarta (the Second Hatta Cabinet), and served under the Susanto Cabinet and Halim Cabinet. Hakim later replaced Prawiranegara to serve as BI governor between 1958 and 1959.

On 2 April 1961, Hakim was appointed as Indonesia's Ambassador to West Germany. In 1961-1962, the Netherlands pressured the West German government to cease development aid to Indonesia due to the West New Guinea dispute. Following Hakim's lobbying, the West German government indicated its neutrality in the dispute, hence preserving the aid. Hakim continued lobbying the West German government during the Indonesia–Malaysia Confrontation period. He died on 20 August 1966 while still serving as ambassador in Bonn.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lukman Hakim?

Indonesian diplomat

When was Lukman Hakim born?

Lukman Hakim was born on 6 June 1914 in Tuban.

When did Lukman Hakim die?

Lukman Hakim died on 20 August 1966 in Bonn, Königswinter.

What was Lukman Hakim's occupation?

Lukman Hakim was a diplomat and ambassador.

What nationality was Lukman Hakim?

Lukman Hakim was Indonesian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lukman Hakim

· Wikidata: Q16188356

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