Boen Ing Oen (1903 - 1982)

Born 3 Mar 1903 in Salatiga, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

Died 30 Oct 1982 at age 79 in Surakarta, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

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Biography

Project Tionghoa Indonesia -Project Tionghoa Indonesia

Banyak orang sering mempertanyakan peran etnis Tionghoa dalam perjuangan Indonesia. Oen Boen Ing merupakan eksemplar par excelence bagi sosok dokter, pejuang, sosiawan, sekaligus dermawan Tionghoa-Indonesia. ^[1]

Many people often question the role of ethnic Chinese in the struggle of Indonesia. Oen Boen Ing is a great example of a physician, fighter, socialist, and philanthropist of Tionghoa-Indonesia. ^[2]

Lahir di Salatiga pada 3 Maret 1903, sedari kecil Oen Boen Ing atau akrab disapa Dr Oen sudah menggenggam cita-cita menyembuhkan orang sakit. Hal itu terinspirasi dari sang kakek yang merupakan sinshe kenamaan di Salatiga. ^[1]

Born in Salatiga on March 3, 1903, from childhood Oen Boen Ing or familiarly called Dr. Oen already holding the ideals of healing the sick. It was inspired by the grandfather who was a famous sinshe (xiansheng, practitioner of Chinese medicine) in Salatiga. ^[2]

Oen kecil memang kerap menyaksikan cara sang kakek yang tak pernah meminta bayaran dari pasien yang ditanganinya. Singkat kata, Oen lalu mendaftarkan dirinya di Stovia, Sekolah Pendidikan Dokter Hindia, di Batavia. ^[1]

Little Oen often witnessed his grandfather, who never asked for payment from his patients. In short, Oen then enrolled himself at Stovia, the Indies Doctor Education School, in Batavia. ^[2]>

Di sekolah itu Oen berjumpa dengan para tokoh pergerakan Indonesia dan Tionghoa, seperti Dr Moewardi, Moh Roem, Ang Yan Goan, serta Dr Kwa Tjoan Sioe. Pertemuan itu kelak berkembang menjadi rangkaian diskusi yang berperan membentuk pemikiran dan semangat perjuangan Dr Oen. ^[1]

During his study, Oen met Indonesian and Chinese movement figures such as Dr Moewardi, Moh Roem, Ang Yan Goan, and Dr Kwa Tjoan Sioe. These meetings later developed into a series of discussions that formed the thinking and spirit of the struggle of Dr Oen. ^[2]

Patriot Revolusi - Patriot Revolution

Hijrah di Surakarta, Dr Oen menyaksikan langsung seluruh rangkaian proses transisi kekuasaan di Indonesia, mulai zaman kolonial Belanda, pendudukan Jepang, proklamasi kemerdekaan, hingga perjuangan di masa revolusi. Dia bahkan turut andil dalam seluruh rangkaian periode historis tersebut. ^[1]

Migrated to Surakarta, Dr Oen witnessed the whole series of transitional power processes in Indonesia, from the Dutch colonial era, the Japanese occupation, the proclamation of independence, to the struggle of the revolution. He even contributed throughout the entire historical period. ^[2]

Penekanan mungkin perlu diberikan di masa revolusi Indonesia, yaitu era ketika orang Tionghoa kerap ditampilkan berseberangan dalam konteks besar penulisan sejarah revolusi Indonesia. ^[1]

Emphasis may need to be given in the time of the Indonesian revolution, an era when Chinese people are often opposed in the great context of the writing of history of the Indonesian revolution. ^[2]

Saat huru-hara anti-Tionghoa tengah membara di Surakarta misalnya, nama Dr Oen justru dielu-elukan sebagai pahlawan, terutama oleh rakyak kebanyakan. Bersama dengan pejuang Republik dari berbagai elemen, dia bahu-membahu berjuang mempertahankan kemerdekaan Indonesia. ^[1]

When for example anti-Chinese riots are burning in Surakarta, the name of Dr. Oen is hailed as a hero, especially by the most ordinary people. Together with Republicans from various elements, he worked side-by-side to fight for Indonesian independence. ^[2]

Dr Oen secara diam-diam menyuplai penisilin untuk Jenderal Sudirman dan mengobati Tentara Pelajar yang membutuhkan perawatan. Dia mampu mewarnai perjuangan revolusi lewat kontribusinya di sektor medis. ^[1]

Dr. Oen secretly supplies penicillin to General Sudirman and treats the Student Army in need of care. He was able to color the revolutionary struggle through its contribution in the medical sector. ^[2]

Di situlah peran Dr Oen menjadi penting sebagai agen pengubah sejarah, terutama di tengah merebaknya isu sara belakangan ini. ^[1]

That's where Dr. Oen's role becomes important as an agent of historical change, especially in the wake of recent sara (?) issues. ^[2]

Dokter Mangkunegaran -Doctor Mangkunegaran

Dr Oen dan Pura Mangkunegaran merupakan dua unsur yang tak terpisahkan. Sejak 1944 dirinya sudah dipercaya menjadi dokter pribadi Pura Mangkunegaran dan terus diemban tugas itu hingga akhir hayatnya. ^[1]

Dr Oen and Pura Mangkunegaran are two inseparable elements. Since 1944 he has been trusted to be a private doctor Pura Mangkunegaran and he continued to carry this task until his death. ^[2]

Memang, Dr Oen dipercaya untuk menangani kesehatan keluarga besar Mangkunegaran, mulai putra sentana hingga pegawai Mangkunegaran. Dirinya juga dipercaya menjadi dokter pribadi dari Gusti Nurul. ^[1]

Indeed, Dr. Oen is believed to handle the health of the whole Mangkunegaran family, from sons to employees. It is also believed he was the private doctor of Gusti Nurul. ^[2]

Dr Oen berkawan karib dengan Mangkunagoro VIII dan menjadi ayah angkat dari Mangkunagoro IX. Dia jugalah yang kemudian memberikan nama Wu Yi kepada Mangkunagoro IX. ^[1]

Dr. Oen was intimate with Mangkunagoro VIII and became the adoptive father of Mangkunagoro IX. He also later gave the name of Wu Yi to Mangkunagoro IX. ^[2]

Berkat dedikasinya bagi Pura Mangkunegaran khususnya, dan penduduk Surakarta pada umumnya, pada 11 September 1975 Dr Oen menerima gelar "Kandjeng Raden Toemenggoeng (KRT) Obi Darmohoesodo" dari Pura Mangkunegaran. Gelar itu kemudian dinaikkan menjadi "Kandjeng Raden Mas Toemenggoeng (KRMT) Hario Obi Darmohoesodo” pada 24 Januari 1993. ^[1]

Thanks to his dedication to Pura Mangkunegaran in particular, and the residents of Surakarta in general, on September 11, 1975 Dr. Oen received the title of "Kandjeng Raden Toemenggoeng (KRT) Obi Darmohoesodo" from Pura Mangkunegaran. The title was later raised to "Kandjeng Raden Mas Toemenggoeng (KRMT) Hario Obi Darmohoesodo" on 24 January 1993. ^[2]

Dr Oen punya "tempat" sendiri di mata keluarga besar Mangkunegaran. Tak heran, ketika meninggal, upacara pelepasan jenazahnya dilakukan menggunakan tradisi Mangkunegaran, suatu kehormatan yang tentu tak bisa didapatkan oleh sembarang orang. ^[1]

Dr. Oen has his own "place" in the eyes of the Mangkunegaran family. Not surprisingly, when he died, the funeral ceremony was performed using the Mangkunegaran tradition, an honor that can not be obtained by just anyone. ^[2]

Tulus tanpa pandang bulu - Sincere and unconditional

Sehari berselang setelah kepergian Dr Oen yang meninggal pada 30 Oktober 1982, baik surat kabar nasional dan lokal mencoba mengulas kembali peran sang dokter. Kesimpulan dari beragam pemberitaan tersebut; publik jelas merasa kehilangan sosok Dr Oen, yang dikenal tulus dan tanpa pamrih mengobati pasien dan mungkin sulit ditemukan lagi di masa mendatang. ^[1]

A few days after the departure of Dr Oen who died on October 30, 1982, both national and local newspapers tried to re-examine the role of the doctor. The conclusions of the various reports; The public obviously feels the loss of the figure of Dr. Oen, who is known to be sincere and unconditional treating patients, something that may be hard to find again in the future. ^[2]

Ya, ketika pasiennya tidak mampu menebus obat, beliau tak segan untuk merogoh kocek pribadinya. Dia bahkan mulai membuka praktiknya sejak pukul 03.00 pagi ! ^[1]

Yes, when his patient was unable to make up for the medicine, he did not hesitate to spend his personal money. He even started practicing from 3 AM ! ^[2]

Di bawah penanganannya, stereotip bahwa "sehat haruslah mahal" berhasil dipatahkan. Masyarakat yang sebelumnya melihat rumah sakit sebagai tempat yang "angker", kini mulai berani memeriksakan penyakitnya. ^[1]

Under his handling, the stereotype that "health must be expensive" was broken. People who previously saw the hospital as a "haunted" place, now began to dare to check the disease. ^[2]

Berkat dedikasinya itu penduduk Surakarta pun memandangnya sebagai pengayom rakyat kecil. ^[1]

Thanks to his dedication, the residents of Surakarta see him as a protector of the 'small' people. ^[2]

Menambal sejarah - Patch History

Menurut RM Daradjadi, ada semacam titik temu antara falsafah hidup Dr Oen dengan budaya Jawa. Dia sukses menerapkan ajaran sepi ing pamrih rame ing gawe atau bekerja keras tanpa mengharapkan imbalan material.^[1]

According to RM Daradjadi, there is a kind of intersection between the philosophy of life Dr Oen with Javanese culture. He succeeded in applying the teachings of lonely ingenuity or working hard without expecting material rewards. ^[2]

Sudah terbukti, meski terlahir sebagai Tionghoa, namun Dr Oen menghayati budaya dan tradisi Jawa. Di samping itu, dia juga berhasil menangkap pesan Mangkunagoro I (Pangeran Sambernyawa), yang tertulis dalam Serat Wedhatama, mengenai tiga poin penting kehidupan, yaitu: rumangsa melu handarbeni (merasa turut memiliki), melu hangrungkebi (turut bertanggung jawab mempertahankan), dan malat sarira hangrasa wani (berani mengoreksi diri). ^[1]

Already proven, though born as a Chinese, Dr Oen lived the Javanese culture and traditions. In addition, he also managed to capture the message of Mangkunagoro I (Prince Sambernyawa), written in the Fiber Wedhatama, on three important points of life, namely: rumangsa melu handarbeni (feel of belonging), melu hangrungkebi (responsible for maintaining), and malat Sarira hangrasa wani (dare to self-correct). ^[2]

Bagi RM Daradjadi, Dr Oen dianggap berhasil menerapkan dan menghayati poin-poin tersebut sebagai pegangan hidupnya. ^[1]

For RM Daradjadi, Dr Oen is considered successful in applying and living according these points during his life. ^[2]

Lewat buku tulisan Ravando ini, Dr Oen: Pejuang dan Pengayom Rakyak Kecil, sosok Dr Oen berhasil ditampilkan secara utuh. Selain itu, pembaca seolah dibawa untuk menyelami jiwa zaman yang sedang berkembang saat itu. ^[1]

Through this Ravando textbook, Dr. Oen: Small Fighter and Protector of the ordinary people (?), displayed the figure of Dr Oen successfully in full. In addition, the reader seemed to be brought to explore the soul of the era that was developing at the time. ^[2]

Ditulis dengan pendekatan historis, sumber yang digunakan pun bervariasi, mulai dari arsip, koran, buletin, majalah, buku peringatan, hingga wawancara. Melalui narasi hidup Dr Oen ini, diharapkan pelbagai kekosongan sejarah Indonesia, terutama di masa revolusi, dapat sedikit tertambal. ^[1]

''Written with a historical approach, the sources used also vary, ranging from archives, newspapers, bulletins, magazines, warning books, to interviews. Through Dr Oen's life narrative, it is hoped that various Indonesian historical vacuums, especially during the revolution, can be slightly patched up. ^[2]

Selain itu, biografi ini juga dapat menjadi rujukan pembanding atas pelabelan economic animal yang kerap disematkan kepada orang Tionghoa. Rekam jejak Dr Oen telah membuktikannya. ^[1]

In addition, this biography can also be a comparison reference for the labeling of economic animal that is often pinned to the Chinese. Dr Oen's track record has proven it. ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23} Source: Quoted from Kompas.com - 24/03/2017, 14:29 WIB. Bagus Zidni Ilman Nafi / KOMPAS book publishers News Edukasi Dr Oen, Ya Dokter, Ya Pejuang...
2. ↑ ^{2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23} Source: Translated Quotes from Kompas.com - 24/03/2017, 14:29 WIB. Bagus Zidni Ilman Nafi / KOMPAS book publishers News Edukasi Dr Oen, Ya Dokter, Ya Pejuang...

See also:

• The Exemplary Spirit of Dr. Oen Boen Ing Posted by Simple Man under Humanity, December 18, 2006 (use google translate button)