KABINET ALI SASTROAMIDJOJO II (MASA DEMOKRASI LIBERAL) | MATERI SEJARAH INDONESIA KELAS 12

Summary

This video lesson delves into Indonesia's Liberal Democracy era, focusing on the second cabinet of Ali Sastroamidjojo from 1956 to 1957. It highlights the cabinet's formation through a coalition of PNI, Masyumi, and Nahdlatul Ulama, as well as the significant challenges it faced, including rising ethnic tensions and political instability. Key issues like the rejection of the KMB agreement and the implications of regional crises are explored, leading to the cabinet's eventual downfall. The session concludes with insights into the political dynamics of the time, emphasizing the complexities of Indonesian governance during this period.

Takeaways

• 😀 The 1955 election led to the formation of a new parliament, marking the end of Burhanuddin Harahap's government.
• 🗳️ The newly elected parliament was dominated by four parties, with significant expectations for stability.
• 👥 Ali Sastroamidjojo was appointed as the sixth Prime Minister during the second period of his leadership.
• 📊 The second cabinet of Ali Sastroamidjojo was formed as a coalition between PNI, Masyumi, and Nahdlatul Ulama.
• 🚫 Despite hopes for a stable government, the cabinet struggled due to diverse interests of the winning parties.
• 📈 The Five-Year Development Plan was introduced to address various national issues, including economic reform and regional autonomy.
• 💰 The Ali Sastro government successfully canceled the results of the Round Table Conference (KMB) with the Netherlands.
• 📉 The cabinet faced challenges, including rising ethnic tensions and a deteriorating economy, particularly affecting the Chinese community.
• 🗨️ Tensions between Soekarno and Hatta escalated, leading to Hatta's resignation as Vice President in July 1956.
• 🔚 The cabinet's downfall was accelerated by regional crises and demands for autonomy, leading to Ali Sastroamidjojo's resignation in March 1957.

Q & A

What significant event marked the end of Burhanuddin Harahap's government?

The 1955 elections resulted in a newly formed DPR, marking the end of Burhanuddin Harahap's administration.

Which parties formed the coalition in Ali Sastroamidjojo's second cabinet?

The coalition consisted of PNI (Indonesian National Party), Masyumi, and Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).

What was the primary goal of the RPLT (five-year development plan)?

The RPLT aimed to address several long-term programs, including the return of Irian Barat, establishment of autonomous regions, and improvement of worker welfare.

What was one of the significant challenges faced by Ali Sastroamidjojo's government?

A key challenge was the inability to maintain cabinet stability due to conflicting interests among the coalition parties.

What was the outcome of the KMB cancellation initiated by Ali Sastroamidjojo's cabinet?

The cabinet successfully canceled the KMB agreement, which had been perceived as unfavorable to Indonesia, with support from the president and parliament.

What economic issue affected the Chinese community during Ali Sastroamidjojo's term?

Increased ethnic sentiment against the Chinese community arose from the nationalization of Dutch companies and perceptions that Chinese entrepreneurs were undermining the Indonesian economy.

What event led to the split between Soekarno and Hatta?

The split occurred when Hatta resigned as Vice President on July 20, 1956, due to differing views on the role of political parties in governance.

What was the result of the Permesta movement during Ali Sastroamidjojo's term?

The Permesta movement escalated regional crises, ultimately contributing to the pressure on Ali Sastroamidjojo to resign from his position.

When did Ali Sastroamidjojo's second cabinet officially end?

His second cabinet ended on March 14, 1957, amid rising political tensions and Masyumi's withdrawal from the coalition.

What was a notable consequence of the increasing regional military councils' demands?

The demands from regional military councils for autonomy intensified political instability and contributed to the eventual resignation of Ali Sastroamidjojo.