Rohana Kudus

Ruhana Kuddus, or Rohana Kudus was the first female Indonesian journalist, founder of the Sunting Melayu newspaper, and an activist for women's emancipation. Born in a village in Agam, West Sumatra, she was taught at home by her father. After learning crafts before her marriage, she became interested in teaching such skills to women and providing for their overall education. She established a school in 1911, and in 1912 founded the newspaper, intended for women. She was its chief editor.

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General Info

Female

Date of Birth

December 20th, 1884

Age

139

Birth Place

Indonesia, West Sumatra

Date of Death

August 17th, 1972

Died Aged