Tjong A Fie
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Tjong A Fie (1860–1921), or Tjong Yiauw Hian (traditional Chinese: 張耀軒; simplified Chinese: 张耀轩; pinyin: Zhang Yauxuan),[1] was a Hakka Chinese businessman, banker and kapitan (Chinese major) who built a large plantation business in Sumatra, Indonesia.[2][3][4] Tjong A Fie built his business that employed more than 10,000 labor workers.[2][4] Because of his great success, he maintained a good relationship with the ruler of Deli, including Sultan Deli Makmun Al Rasjid and Dutch authorities.[2][3][4] In 1911, Tjong A Fie was appointed as a Kapitan Cina (Majoor der Chineezen) or major of Chinese community in Medan, replaced his late brother, Tjong Yong Hian.[2][4] As a Chinese community top leader, he was well-thought-of and respected by people, because he was linked with economy and political systems of the city.[5] His enterprises were invested in his plantations, palm oil and sugar factories, bank and railroad.[5]
References
- ^ Suryadinata, Leo (1995), Prominent Indonesian Chinese: Biographical Sketches (3rd ed.), Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, ISBN 978-981-3055-04-9.
- ^ a b c d Template:IdTjong A Fie Memorial Institute - History, Tjong A Fie Memorial Institute. Retrieved in 12 Mei 2010.
- ^ a b Template:IdAku Bukan China - Tjong A Fie Aset Medan, harian global. Retrieved in 12 Mei 2010.
- ^ a b c d Template:IdMemori Kejayaaan Tjong A Fie (1), hariansumutpos. Retrieved in 12 Mei 2010.
- ^ a b Template:IdPeranan Tjong A Fie dalam Pembangunan di Sumatera, medantalk. Retrieved in 12 Mei 2010.