Yusril Djalinus

Yusril Djalinus (August 12, 1944 in Tanah Tinggi, Johar Baru – February 2, 2009 in Jakarta) was an Indonesian journalist who co-founded Tempo Magazine in 1971.[1] He later established and founded Tempo Magazine's website, Tempo Interaktif.[1]

Tempo Magazine is a leading current affairs magazine in Indonesia.[1]

Djalinus was a key figure in the magazine from its inception, leading efforts to organize the newsroom and information systems.[1] In the book, Wars Within by Janet Stelle, the former Tempo chief editor Goenawan Mohamad praised Djalinus as the "architect of the Tempo organization.[1]

Later in his long career with the magazine, Djalinus also founded the magazine's center for data and analysis and launched its website, Tempo Interaktif.[1]

Yusril Djalinus died at the Mitra International Hospital in Central Jakarta on February 2, 2009, at the age of 64.[1] He had been hospitalized from a stroke since January 29, 2009.[1] He was survived by his wife, Enung Nurjanah, and three children.[1]

Shortly before his death, Djalinus sent a text message to the Tempo marketing department. The text said, "I thank you all. I cannot attend the meetings from now on. I love you all."[1]

References
  1. "INDONESIA: 'Tempo' cofounder dies of stroke". Jakarta Post. Asia Media. 2009-02-04. Archived from the original on 2009-04-18. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
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