Madmuin Hasibuan

Major Madmuin Hasibuan, often written Matmuin Hasibuan and known as M. Hasibuan; (1922–1961), was an Indonesian politician and military officer.

Biography

Early life Born in in 1922, Hasibuan was the son of H. Muhammad Yunus and Dorima Siregar. He was the second of six siblings. His father was a religious figure. During his teenage years, Hasibuan's father caught him breaking fast during the month of Ramadan; his father punished him by denying him food for three days (though his mother took pity on him, secretly providing him with food for the period).

He later worked as a foreman at the Port of Tanjung Priok. He also attended the proclamation of independence at Jalan Pegangsaan Timur No. 56.

Indonesian National Revolution (1945–1949) After established the Jakarta People's Security Agency (BKR) on August 27, 1945, Hasibuan, along with Eddy Martadinata, was appointed as the sector commander for North Jakarta because he was familiar with the Tanjung Priok Port area. When the central Naval People's Security Agency was established on 10 September 1945, the North Jakarta BKR, led by Hasibuan and Martadinata, merged into the Naval BKR.

Upon arriving in Babelan, Hasibuan allied with the Hizbullah Militia led by Noer Ali. He also led a military unit composed mainly of Batak that was stationed around the Citarum River delta. He established his headquarters in Kampung Muara Babakan.

On 21 July 1947, the Dutch launched Operation Product. At that time, Hasibuan was in Rengasdengklok and tried to repel the Dutch forces. However, he realised that his troops would not have been able to defeat these forces, so he chose to flee to Tegal, where there was an ALRI (Indonesian Navy) base.

Death Hasibuan died in 1961, caused by lung disease. He was buried next to his wife, in the cemetery behind Al-Barakah Grand Mosque in Bekasi.

Personal life Hasibuan married Hasanah. She died in 1955.

Awards Hasibuan's name was used for a street and a town square in Bekasi City.