TEMPO.CO, Jakarta -As governor of Jakarta from 1966 to 1977, Ali Sadikin left a slew of legacies. Not only did he gentrify the slum areas of the city, he also focused on developing the arts, cultural life, and freedom of the press. But his brand of leadership was also controversial. Among other things, he legalized nightclubs and gambling and used the taxes derived to build the Capital City. Ali Sadikin chose to be critical of Suharto until the end of his life. This Independence Day Special Edition looks at the colorful image of Ali Sadikin, the Jakarta governor who was ahead of his time.
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