About Masjkur
Lived 1904 – 1994 (aged 89). Masjkur was an Indonesian politician.
Masjkur (EISS: Masykur; 15 December 1917 ‒ 25 December 1994) was and Indonesian politician. He was one of the Founding Fathers of the United Development Party. He also served the Minister of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia during President Sukarno era.
Masjkur was prominently involved in the struggle for independence in the days of the Japanese occupation, as a member of the Board of Inquiry Efforts Preparation of Indonesian Independence. Masjkur was also noted as the founder of Homeland Defenders (PETA), a Japanese backed militia made in preparation of a possible allied invasion, and a predecessor to the Indonesian National Armed Forces. When the battle of Surabaya broke out, he supported the Laskar Hizbullah with his own wealth. His Islamic boarding school is also being used to train Laskar Hizbullah's forces.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Masjkur?
Indonesian Politician (1904–1994)
When was Masjkur born?
Masjkur was born on 30 December 1904 in Malang.
When did Masjkur die?
Masjkur died on 25 December 1994 in Indonesia.
What was Masjkur's occupation?
Masjkur was a politician.
What nationality was Masjkur?
Masjkur was Indonesian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Masjkur. https://biography.guide/masjkur/
MLA: "Masjkur." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/masjkur/.
Chicago: "Masjkur." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/masjkur/.
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