Goenawan Mohamad, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Goenawan Mohamad

Indonesian journalist, editor and poet

Date of Birth: 29-Jul-1941

Place of Birth: Batang, Indonesia

Profession: journalist, literary critic

Nationality: Indonesia

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Goenawan Mohamad (b.
29 July 1941) is an Indonesian poet, essayist, playwright and editor.
He is the founder and editor of the Indonesian magazine Tempo.
Mohamad is a vocal critic of the Indonesian government, and his magazine was periodically shut down due to its criticisms. Mohamad has won awards for his journalistic work, including the CPJ International Press Freedom Awards (1998), the International Editor of the Year Award (1999) and the Dan David Prize (2006).