history of bekasi city

Dayeuh Sundasembawa or Jayagiri, that's the name Bekasi past as the capital of the Kingdom of Tarumanagara (358-669). This kingdom covers wide area of ​​Bekasi, Sunda Kelapa, Depok, Cibinong, Bogor to Cimanuk River region in Indramayu. According to historians and physiology, leatak Dayeuh Sundasembawa or Jayagiri as Capital Tarumanagara is in Bekasi now.

 Dayeuh Sundasembawa this is the place of origin Maharaja Tarusbawa (669-723 AD), founder of the Kingdom of Sunda and so lowers Kings Sunda until the 40th generation that is Queen Ragumulya (1567-1579 AD) King of the Kingdom of Sunda (also called the kingdom of Padjadjaran) last.
Bekasi region noted as an area that many gave infirmasi about the existence Orchestra in the past. Four of them with the discovery of inscriptions known as the inscription Kebantenan. The fourth inscription is a decision (piteket) of Sri Baduga Maharaja (King Siliwangi, Jayadewa 1482-1521 AD) were written in five sheets of copper plates.
Since the 5th century AD during centuries Tarumanagara kingdom kea 8 Galuh Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Padjadjaran in the 14th century, Bekasi into territory because it is one of the strategic areas, namely as a link between the port of Sunda Kelapa (Jakarta).

 History Before 1949

 Bekasi city turned out to have a very long history and full of dynamics. This can be proven development from era to era, since the days of the Dutch East Indies, pundudukan Japanese military, war of independence and the days of the Republic of Indonesia. In the era of the Dutch East Indies, Bekasi still a Kewedanaan (District), including Regenschap (district) Meester Cornelis. At that time, people's lives are still controlled by the Chinese landlords. This condition continued until the Japanese military occupation. Japanese military occupation helped transform the current state of society. Japan implemented Japanisasi in all sectors of life. Batavia name is replaced with the name of Jakarta. Regenschap Meester Cornelis become KEN Jatinegara whose territory includes Gun Cikarang, Kebayoran and Gun Gun Matraman.

 After the proclamation of independence of Indonesia on August 17, 1945, the structure of government again changed, the name Ken became district, Gun became Kewedanaan, Son into the District and Kun became the Village / Village. At that time, the capital city of Jatinegara always changing, first in Tambun, then to Cikarang, then to Bojong (Kedung Gede), at that time Regent Jatinegara is Mr. Rubaya Suryanaatamirharja.

 Shortly after the occupation of the Netherlands, the District Jatinegara removed, restored his position as the days become Kewedanaan Regenschap Meester Cornelis. Kewedanaan Bekasi into Batavia territory En Omelanden. Bulak limit Ship to East including Sundanese territory under Karawang District, while the west Bulak Ships including the territory of the Federal accordance Van Nederlandsch Indie 1948 Statute No. 178 State Sundanese.

 History 1949 until formation of Bekasi City

 History after 1949, marked by rallies around 40,000 people Bekasi on February 17, 1950 in the town of Bekasi alum. Present at the event Mr. Mu'min as Resident Military Region V. The essence of the rally is the submission of the statement as follows:

 1. People Bekasi stand behind the Government of the Republic of Indonesia.
2. People bekasi made a proposal to the Central Government that Jatinegara district converted into Bekasi Regency.

 Finally, based on Law No. 14 of 1950 formed the Bekasi District, the region consists of 4 kewedanaan, 13 districts (including the District Cibarusah) and 95 villages. The figures are symbolically expressed in Bekasi Regency emblem with the motto "autonomous WIBAWA MUKTI". In 1960 the office moved from Jatinegara Bekasi district to the city of Bekasi (jl. H Juanda). Then in 1982, when the Regent held by Mr. H. Abdul Fatah Bekasi District Government Office Building was again transferred to Jl. A. Yani 1 Bekasi. Because the development of the District of Bekasi demanding dimekarkannya into the City Administrative District of Bekasi Bekasi which consists of 4 districts based on Government Regulation No. 48 of 1981, the District of Bekasi Timur, Bekasi Selatan, Bekasi, West and North Bekasi, wholly to 18 villages and eight villages. The inauguration of the City of Bekasi made by the Minister of the Interior on April 20, 1982, the first mayor chaired by Mr. H. Soedjono (1982-1988). 1988 Mayor of Bekasi held by Drs. Andi Sukardi until the year 1991 (1988 - 1991, then replaced by Drs. H. Khailani AR until the year (1991 - 1997)

 In the City of Bekasi Progress continues to move quickly. It is characterized by high population growth and the economy are more passionate. So Kotif status. Bekasi was again on the increase into a municipality (now the "City") through Law No. 9 of 1996 Appointed Mayor of the municipality of Bekasi Level II when it was Drs. H. Khailani AR, for one year (1997-1998). Furthermore, based on the results of the election from the date of 23 February 1998 Mayor of the municipality of Level II Bekasi definitively held by Drs. H Nonon Sonthanie (1998-2003).

 In the process, there has been a change in the number and status of the urban / rural. Then, based on the letter of the Minister of the Interior numbered 140/2848 / PUOD on 3 February 1998 and according to the decision of the Governor of West Java No. 50 of 1998, to change the status of the 6 villages became villages, solving two new villages. So that the number of villages / wards in Level II Regional Municipality of Bekasi to 52 villages. Each of the 35 number of villages and 17 number of villages.
Along with the enactment of Law No. 22 of 1999 on Regional Autonomy has changed the paradigm of local governance processes. On the foundation of that local government nomenclature Level II Regional Municipality of Bekasi turned into Bekasi. Under Law No. 22/1999, Government Regulation (PP) No. 25 Year 2000 regarding Government Authority and Provincial as well as the Autonomous Region Government Regulation No. 84 Year 2000 on Guidelines for Local Officials Organization, has melahirnya local regulations No. 9, 10, 11 and 12 About Settings regional organization.
To improve services to the public through Regulation (local regulations) then terbitlah Regulation No. 14 of 2000 which menyesahkan the formation of two new districts: District Rawa and Medan Satria. So the Bekasi city consists of 10 districts. And by Bekasi City Regulation No. 02 Year 2002 concerning the Stipulation village, the whole village in the city of Bekasi changed status to the village, so the city government (city government) Bekasi had 52 governments in the village.
Over time trip back Pemko Bekasi experiencing expansion. It is supported by the Government of Bekasi Regulation No. 4 of 2004 on the Establishment of Administrative Region districts and villages, the administrative area of ​​Bekasi City into 12 districts and 56 villages. All were taken to improve services and protect the public in the area of ​​Bekasi City Administration. Shortly thereafter, terbitlah Bekasi City Council Decision No. 37-174.2 / DPRD / 2003 dated February 22, 2003 regarding the determination of Bekasi mayor and his deputy 2003-2008 period. Followed by a numbered interior minister's decision: 131.32-113 Year 2003 on the Ratification of the Mayor of Bekasi, West Java. And the Interior Minister's decision No. 132.32-114 Year 2003 on the Ratification of the Mayor of Bekasi, West Java H Akhmad Zurfaih HR, S.Sos accompanied by Mochtar Mohamad.
By the day of birth (so) Pemko Bekasi 9th 2006, the location of the center of the capital city government offices or diverted to Jalan Bekasi Jend. Ahmad Yani No. 1 South Jakarta District which previously centered on Jalan Ir Juanda. Reasons for the change was based on the approval of the establishment of the center of the capital of Bekasi city government passed by the local legislative bodies Bekasi City numbered: 27 / 174.2 / DPRD / 2005 on Approval of Transfer of the Capital City Administration Center Bekasi dated June 25, 2005. The note by the Governor of West Java and the Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs.
On the anniversary of the Bekasi city government is the 10th, which coincides dated March 11, 2007, Bekasi city government has implemented various government activities centered on Jl Gen. Ahmad Yani No. 1 South Bekasi. And a representative office as a condition of community service centers and Bekasi.
In the 2004 legislative election has delivered 54 representatives Bekasi City of eight political parties: PKS (11), Golkar (9), PD (7), PAN (6), PDI-P (6), PPP (4) PDS ( 1), the United Nations (1). The period 2004-2009, the leadership of Parliament who was elected as Chairman of H Rahmat Effendi, S. Sos, M.Si, (F-Golkar), accompanied by Dada Asgar H Noor (F-PD) and H Ahmad Saikhu (F-MCC).

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