Bandung Conference
In 1949, he cofounded "Indonesia Raya", later serving as the daily's chief editor. His work there led to him being imprisoned numerous times for his critical writing, including in Madiun, East Java, from 1957 to 1966. In 1955, while he was editor there, he hosted the African American author Richard Wright during his three weeks in Indonesia to attend the Bandung Conference. "Indonesia Raya" published several articles related to Wright during April and May 1955.