Abdul Muis

In this Indonesian name, there is no family name nor a patronymic.
Abdul Muis
Born3 July 1886
Sungai Puar, Agam, Dutch East Indies
Died1959 (aged 72)
Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
NationalityIndonesian
GenreFiction
Notable worksSalah Asuhan
Pertemuan Jodoh

Abdul Muis (also spelt Abdoel Moeis; 1886–1959), was an Indonesian writer, journalist and nationalist. He advocated for Indonesia's independence from the Netherlands. He was the first person to be named an Indonesian national hero.

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