Rohana Kudus, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Rohana Kudus

Indonesian journalist

Date of Birth: 20-Dec-1884

Place of Birth: Agam, Sumatra, Indonesia

Date of Death: 17-Aug-1972

Profession: journalist

Nationality: Malaysia

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Roehana Koeddoes (December 20, 1884 – August 17, 1972) 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.