Alwi Shahab (Arabic: علوي شهاب, romanized: ʻAlwī Šihāb; August 31, 1936 – September 17, 2020) was an Indonesian journalist for more than 40 years[1] who mainly focused on Jakarta's socio-cultural problems.[2] His career began in 1960 as a journalist at the Arabian Press Board news agency in Jakarta.[3]
In addition to journalism, Alwi also wrote essays which were compiled at least into 11 books from 2001 to 2013. Most of his books were published by Republika, where he worked since 1993. Subjects of his articles include the history of culture in Jakarta.[4]
Alwi was born in Kwitang and was the oldest son of Saleh and Salma of Yemeni descent. His siblings were Latifah, Ali Shahab, Ahmad and Nur. He was also a maternal great grandson of Habib Ali bin Abdurrahman al-Habsyi of Kwitang from his granddaughter Salma, the daughter of Maria Van Engels.[5]
Alwi Shahab had six children from his marriage to Sjarifah Maryam Binti Abdullah Shahab: Yusuf Reza Shahab, Luli Mas'ad Shahab, Vera Farida Shahab, Viga Rogaya Shahab, Abdullah Shahab, and Fetty Fatimah Shahab.[6]
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His career began in 1960 as a journalist at the Arabian Press Board news agency in Jakarta.[7] Then in August 1963, he worked in the Antara News Agency. He has done various types of coverage when in Antara, ranging from city reporters, parliamentary police, to the economic field. In addition, for nine years (1969–1978), he had also been a Palace reporter.[2] Alwi retired in Antara in 1993, and later joined Republika.[3]
[Alwi Shahab]. Ensiklopedi Jakarta (in Indonesian). January 1, 2017. Archived from the original on November 16, 2019. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
[Profile of Alwi Shahab]. Merdeka.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on November 16, 2019. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
[About Abah Alwi]. Alwi Shahab official website (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on March 18, 2007. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
Hidayat, Reja (May 30, 2017). [Alwi Shahab: Old Mosque in Jakarta Formed from Various Cultures]. Tirto.id (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on June 26, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
Sudrajat (March 2, 2017). [Unforgettable Memories Alwi Shahab Shaking Hands with King Faisal]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on November 16, 2019. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
Tejomukti, Ratna Ajeng; Ichsan, A. Syalaby (September 1, 2013). [77th year of Abah Alwi, Celebrating the Birth of Betawi Humanist]. Republika Online (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on November 16, 2019. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
Hidayat, Wihdan; Cahyadi, Yogi Ardhi (September 1, 2016). [(Abah) Alwi Shahab, Journalist 7 President]. Republika Online (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on November 16, 2019. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
Syafei, Edi Supriatna (February 13, 2019). [The Betawi Story Is Still Awaited Despite Alwi Shahab Sick]. Kompasiana (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on November 16, 2019. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
[Alwi Shahab Receives Anugerah Budaya 2009]. Republika Online (in Indonesian). September 18, 2009. Archived from the original on November 16, 2019. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
Muftisany, Hafidz (July 10, 2012). [Abah Alwi Wins Dompet Dhuafa Award]. Republika Online (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on November 16, 2019. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
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Alwi Shahab Arabic علوي شهاب romanized ʻAlwi Sihab August 31 1936 September 17 2020 was an Indonesian journalist for more than 40 years 1 who mainly focused on Jakarta s socio cultural problems 2 His career began in 1960 as a journalist at the Arabian Press Board news agency in Jakarta 3 Alwi Shahabعلوي شهابBornAlwi Shahab 1936 08 31 August 31 1936Kwitang Batavia Dutch East IndiesDiedSeptember 17 2020 2020 09 17 aged 84 Jakarta IndonesiaNationalityIndonesianOther namesAbah AlwiOccupationsJournalistauthorhumanisthistorianParentsSaleh Shahab father Salmah Alhabshi mother RelativesAli Shahab brother Websitealwishahab wbr wordpress wbr com In addition to journalism Alwi also wrote essays which were compiled at least into 11 books from 2001 to 2013 Most of his books were published by Republika where he worked since 1993 Subjects of his articles include the history of culture in Jakarta 4 Contents 1 Early life and family 2 Career 3 Health 4 Publications 5 Awards 6 References 6 1 Footnotes 6 2 Works cited 7 External linksEarly life and family editAlwi was born in Kwitang and was the oldest son of Saleh and Salma of Yemeni descent His siblings were Latifah Ali Shahab Ahmad and Nur He was also a maternal great grandson of Habib Ali bin Abdurrahman al Habsyi of Kwitang from his granddaughter Salma the daughter of Maria Van Engels 5 Alwi Shahab had six children from his marriage to Sjarifah Maryam Binti Abdullah Shahab Yusuf Reza Shahab Luli Mas ad Shahab Vera Farida Shahab Viga Rogaya Shahab Abdullah Shahab and Fetty Fatimah Shahab 6 Career editHis career began in 1960 as a journalist at the Arabian Press Board news agency in Jakarta 7 Then in August 1963 he worked in the Antara News Agency He has done various types of coverage when in Antara ranging from city reporters parliamentary police to the economic field In addition for nine years 1969 1978 he had also been a Palace reporter 2 Alwi retired in Antara in 1993 and later joined Republika 3 During his time as a journalist Alwi Shahab often did coverage abroad Like in 1983 he visited the Malaysia Thailand border covering the operation to crush the Communist movement by the Malaysian Army 1 Health editAlwi Shahab was diabetic since the age of 40 8 He died on 17 September 2020 at his home after a short period of pneumonia citation needed Publications editRobin Hood Betawi 2001 Robin Hood of Betawi published by Republika Betawi Queen of the East 2002 published by Republika Saudagar Baghdad dari Betawi 2004 Merchant of Baghdad from Betawi published by Republika Maria van Engel Menantu Habib Kwitang 2006 Maria van Engel Son in law of Habib Kwitang published by Republika Oey Tambahsia Playboy Betawi 2007 Oey Tambahsia the Playboy of Betawi published by Lentera Ciliwung Venesia dari Timur 2007 Ciliwung Venesia from East published by Lentera Hukum Pancung di Batavia 2007 Pancung Law in Batavia published by Lentera Kasino Bernama Kepulauan Seribu 2007 Casino Named Thousand Islands published by Lentera Batavia Kota Banjir 2009 Batavia the City of Floods published by Republika Batavia Kota Hantu 2010 Batavia the City of Ghost published by Republika Waktu Belanda Mabuk Lahirlah Batavia 2013 When the Dutch were Drunk Batavia was Born published by RepublikaAwards editAnugerah Budaya 2009 by the Government of Jakarta Capital Special Region through the Governor of Jakarta December 17 2009 9 Press Card Number One by central committee of National Press Day February 9 2011 10 The Most Inspiring Print Media Rubric by Dompet Dhuafa Republika July 10 2012 11 References editFootnotes edit a b Alwi Shahab 2007 About a b Ensiklopedi Jakarta 2017 Alwi Shahab a b Merdeka com 2019 Profil Alwi Tirto id 2017 Alwi Shahab Abah Alwi dan Kisah Tanah Betawi Republika Online in Indonesian September 18 2020 Retrieved September 19 2020 Republika Online 2013 Tahun ke 77 Detik com 2017 Kenangan Tak BREAKING NEWS Wartawan Senior Alwi Shahab Meninggal Dunia karena Sakit Diabetes Tribun Jakarta in Indonesian Retrieved September 19 2020 Republika Onlie 2009 Alwi Shahab Kompasiana 2019 Kisah Betawi Republika Onlie 2012 Abah Alwi Works cited edit Alwi Shahab Alwi Shahab Ensiklopedi Jakarta in Indonesian January 1 2017 Archived from the original on November 16 2019 Retrieved November 16 2019 Profil Alwi Shahab Profile of Alwi Shahab Merdeka com in Indonesian Archived from the original on November 16 2019 Retrieved November 16 2019 About Abah Alwi About Abah Alwi Alwi Shahab official website in Indonesian Archived from the original on March 18 2007 Retrieved November 16 2019 Hidayat Reja May 30 2017 Alwi Shahab Masjid Tua di Jakarta Terbentuk dari Berbagai Budaya Alwi Shahab Old Mosque in Jakarta Formed from Various Cultures Tirto id in Indonesian Archived from the original on June 26 2017 Retrieved November 16 2019 Sudrajat March 2 2017 Kenangan Tak Terlupa Alwi Shahab Bersalaman dengan Raja Faisal Unforgettable Memories Alwi Shahab Shaking Hands with King Faisal Detik com in Indonesian Archived from the original on November 16 2019 Retrieved November 16 2019 Tejomukti Ratna Ajeng Ichsan A Syalaby September 1 2013 Tahun ke 77 Abah Alwi Merayakan Lahirnya Budayawan Betawi 77th year of Abah Alwi Celebrating the Birth of Betawi Humanist Republika Online in Indonesian Archived from the original on November 16 2019 Retrieved November 16 2019 Hidayat Wihdan Cahyadi Yogi Ardhi September 1 2016 Abah Alwi Shahab Wartawan 7 Presiden Abah Alwi Shahab Journalist 7 President Republika Online in Indonesian Archived from the original on November 16 2019 Retrieved November 16 2019 Syafei Edi Supriatna February 13 2019 Kisah Betawi Masih Dinanti Meski Alwi Shahab Sakit The Betawi Story Is Still Awaited Despite Alwi Shahab Sick Kompasiana in Indonesian Archived from the original on November 16 2019 Retrieved November 16 2019 Alwi Shahab Terima Anugerah Budaya 2009 Alwi Shahab Receives Anugerah Budaya 2009 Republika Online in Indonesian September 18 2009 Archived from the original on November 16 2019 Retrieved November 16 2019 Muftisany Hafidz July 10 2012 Abah Alwi Raih Dompet Dhuafa Award Abah Alwi Wins Dompet Dhuafa Award Republika Online in Indonesian Archived from the original on November 16 2019 Retrieved November 16 2019 External links editalwishahab wbr wordpress wbr com Alwi Shahab at Goodreads Alwi Shahab at Ensiklopedi Jakarta Profile at Merdeka com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Alwi Shahab amp oldid 1186792522, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
