Terbentuknya Kabinet Republik Indonesia Serikat Pimpinan Moh Hatta yang Terapkan Sistem Parlementer

Summary

The video highlights the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia Serikat (RIS) cabinet on December 20, 1949, led by Muhammad Hatta. The RIS cabinet lasted under a year, operating alongside the Republic of Indonesia cabinet in Yogyakarta. This cabinet was a 'zaken' cabinet, prioritizing the expertise of its members rather than political party strength. It functioned under the 1945 Constitution, applicable only to Java, Sumatra, and Yogyakarta, while Indonesia adopted a parliamentary system. The cabinet's existence marked a pivotal point in Indonesia's journey towards becoming a unitary state.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Republic of Indonesia Serikat (RIS) cabinet was established on December 20, 1949.
• 😀 The RIS cabinet served for less than one year, lasting until September 6, 1950.
• 😀 Muhammad Hatta was the leader of the RIS cabinet from December 20, 1949, to September 6, 1950.
• 😀 The RIS cabinet functioned alongside the Republic of Indonesia cabinet, which was based in Yogyakarta.
• 😀 The RIS cabinet was a 'zaken' cabinet, which focused on the expertise of its members rather than political party coalitions.
• 😀 The RIS cabinet aimed to prioritize the skills of its ministers over political party strength.
• 😀 During the RIS cabinet's term, Indonesia decided to implement a parliamentary system.
• 😀 The 1945 Constitution remained in effect for the Republic of Indonesia's states, including Java, Sumatra, and Yogyakarta.
• 😀 The RIS cabinet was crucial in the formation of Indonesia's political structure in the post-independence era.
• 😀 The RIS cabinet's tenure was marked by the shift toward a more centralized unitary state of Indonesia, replacing the federal system.

Q & A

What event is discussed in the transcript?

The transcript discusses the formation of the Republic of Indonesia Serikat (RIS) cabinet on December 20, 1949.

Who was the leader of the RIS cabinet?

Muhammad Hatta served as the leader of the RIS cabinet from December 20, 1949, to September 6, 1950.

How long did the RIS cabinet last?

The RIS cabinet lasted for less than one year before Indonesia became a unitary state of the Republic of Indonesia.

What was the political structure of the RIS cabinet?

The RIS cabinet was a zaken cabinet, meaning it was based on the expertise of its members, rather than being a coalition cabinet based on the strength of political parties.

What was the political situation in Indonesia during the RIS cabinet's rule?

During the RIS cabinet’s rule, the Indonesian government decided to implement a parliamentary system, while the 1945 Constitution remained in effect for the states of the Republic of Indonesia, specifically Java, Sumatra, and Yogyakarta.

What was the relationship between the RIS cabinet and the Republic of Indonesia cabinet?

The RIS cabinet ruled at the same time as the Republic of Indonesia cabinet, which was the Halim Cabinet based in Yogyakarta.

What is significant about the RIS cabinet in Indonesian history?

The RIS cabinet is significant because it was formed as part of the transition period before Indonesia became a unitary state, marking an important moment in the country's political development.

What was the purpose of the RIS cabinet?

The purpose of the RIS cabinet was to lead Indonesia during a transitional period, shortly after the formation of the Republic of Indonesia Serikat, before the country became a unitary state.

Why was the RIS cabinet considered a 'zaken' cabinet?

The RIS cabinet was considered a 'zaken' cabinet because it prioritized the expertise of its members over political party affiliation.

What happened after the RIS cabinet's dissolution?

After the RIS cabinet dissolved in 1950, Indonesia transitioned into a unitary state with a more centralized government, abandoning the federal system of the Republic of Indonesia Serikat.