Timotheus Tenggel Suan: A Legacy of Journalism and Unforgettable Dayak Heritage
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| TT Suan (left, wearing a white shirt) when he was handed the book 101 Dayak Figures, which includes his profile, by the author, Masri Sareb Putra. Photo credit: Suriansyah Murhaini. |
dayaktoday.com - JAKARTA: Timotheus Tenggel (TT) Suan, 91 years old, has left us all. A few days ago, he "wrote in eternity."
Writers, authors, and Dayak journalists should know him. At the very least, read the works he left behind.
A Dayak journalism legend
The calendar pointed to the year 2015. I was fortunate enough to meet in person an important figure in the world of journalism and the history of Central Kalimantan, Timotheus Tenggel Suan, at his home in Palangka Raya.
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Suan was not just a witness but also a valuable source of history.
Suan was born in Tumbang Manjai, Rangan Tangku, Katingan Regency, on August 23, 1933. He completed his Primary School education in 1949 and then finished his Nursing School in 1956 after four years of study.
In 1958, he attended the "Pro Patria" Written Journalist Course in Yogyakarta and successfully completed it.
Don't claim to be a Dayak journalist, writer, or author if you haven't heard of him. At least read the works of Timotheus Tenggel Suan.
With the knowledge and journalistic skills he possessed, Timotheus Tenggel Suan became a pioneering journalist for the Antara News Agency's Palangka Raya Bureau in 1962. However, his achievements didn't stop there.
In November-December 1976, he attended training as a cameraman and Assistant Director at the PFN Department of Information in Jakarta.
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Suan he took part in the PWI Banjarmasin Journalist Orientation Course. For his contributions in the field of press and journalism, Timotheus Tenggel Suan was awarded a Lifetime Press Card.
In addition to being a journalist, his background in health education and skills led him to become a civil servant (PNS).
From 1950 to 1952, he worked as a civil servant at the Sampit General Hospital, and from 1956 to 1962, he worked for the central government, stationed at the Gadjah Mada University Hospital in Yogyakarta.
While in Yogyakarta, he also assisted young people from Central Kalimantan who were studying in the city, as per the task assigned by Tjilik Riwut. From 1962 until his retirement, Timotheus Tenggel Suan worked for the Provincial Government of Central Kalimantan.
From 1968 to 1985, Timotheus Tenggel Suan served as Head of Public Relations for the Provincial Government and later worked at the Bappeda Office of Central Kalimantan Province and also served as Acting Secretary of Bappeda Kalteng.
Suan was also a founding member of RRI Palangka Raya Station
Suan was also a founding member of RRI Palangka Raya Station. In 1964, he served as Head of the News Division at the Central Kalimantan Governor's Office.
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Throughout his life, Timotheus Tenggel Suan was actively involved in various Dayak cultural and art activities, participating as a speaker and panelist. His experiences and ideas have been documented in various books and writings published in different media. Some of the works he produced include:
- Budaya Dayak: Permasalahan dan Alternatifnya (bersama kawan-kawan (2011).
- Sejarah Kota Palangkaraya (2003).
- Menelusuri Sejarah: Mencari Identitas Dayak (2013).
Don't claim to be a Dayak journalist, writer, or author if you haven't heard of him. At least read the works of Timotheus Tenggel Suan.
-- Masri Sareb Putra