VIDEO SEJARAH PERJALANAN PROVINSI LAMPUNG

Summary

The transcript outlines the history of Lampung's journey to becoming an autonomous province of Indonesia. Initially part of South Sumatra, the people of Lampung struggled with administrative challenges, prompting them to seek independence. After years of effort, including petitions and meetings, Lampung was officially granted provincial status in 1964. The script highlights key moments such as the creation of the Daswati I Lampung committee, the presidential approval, and the first gubernatorial appointment. The province has since grown and developed, celebrating its 58th anniversary with ongoing achievements and aspirations for continued progress.

Takeaways

• 😀 Lampung was once a residency of South Sumatra and faced difficulties in governance and administration.
• 😀 The people of Lampung wanted to become an independent province, separate from South Sumatra, due to their challenges with centralization.
• 😀 Efforts began around 1962, with leaders and social figures pushing for Lampung’s provincial status.
• 😀 A petition was created and submitted to the South Sumatra government, but it did not yield results.
• 😀 On February 28, 1963, a meeting was held in Raja Shah Alam’s house in Tanjungkarang, forming a committee to fight for Lampung’s independence.
• 😀 The committee held meetings, with the first major one taking place on March 7, 1963, and gained support from the Lampung community and political figures.
• 😀 On May 18, 1963, a delegation met with President Soekarno, who approved Lampung becoming a province, with conditions on supporting infrastructure development.
• 😀 On December 14, 1963, the Ministry of Internal Affairs issued a decree approving the creation of Lampung as a province with autonomy.
• 😀 On March 18, 1964, a handover ceremony occurred between South Sumatra and Lampung, marking Lampung’s official status as a province.
• 😀 Since its establishment, Lampung has grown from three districts and one city to 15 districts and cities, and has had several governors, including the current one, Arinal Djunaidi.

Q & A

What was the main issue that the people of Lampung faced before becoming a province?

Before becoming a province, the people of Lampung struggled with administrative challenges, as all decisions required approval from the central government in Palembang, South Sumatra.

In which year did the movement for Lampung's independence begin?

The movement for Lampung's independence began around 1962, with local leaders and community figures pushing for the creation of the province.

What was the purpose of the petition submitted by the leaders of Lampung in 1962?

The petition aimed to request autonomy for Lampung and to make it a separate province rather than a residency under South Sumatra.

What significant event took place on February 28, 1963, in Lampung?

On February 28, 1963, a meeting was held at Raja Shah Alam's house, attended by key figures from Lampung and political leaders, which led to the establishment of the 'Panitia Perjuangan Daswati I Lampung' (The Lampung Provincial Struggle Committee).

Who offered their house to serve as the meeting place for the Lampung struggle committee?

Ibrahim, a local leader, offered his house as the meeting place for the committee, and it was later designated as the committee's office.

When did President Soekarno agree to Lampung becoming a province, and under what condition?

President Soekarno agreed to Lampung becoming a province on May 18, 1963, with the condition that the people of Lampung would contribute to the construction of a highway in Sumatra.

What decree formally established Lampung as a province?

The formal establishment of Lampung as a province was approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs on December 14, 1963, through SK Mendagri No. BG2/103/5472.

What major administrative transition took place on March 18, 1964?

On March 18, 1964, the ceremonial transfer of governance took place from South Sumatra to Lampung, and Kusno Danupoyo was appointed as the first governor of Lampung.

How many districts and cities did Lampung have when it first became a province?

At the time of its creation, Lampung's administrative structure consisted of three districts—Lampung Selatan, Lampung Tengah, and Lampung Utara—and one city, Tanjungkarang-Telukbetung.

Who were the first few governors of Lampung, and what were their terms?

The first governors of Lampung were Kusno Danupoyo (1964-1966), Zainal Abidin Pagaralam (1966-1970), and Sutiyoso (1973-1978).