Dwifungsi

Dwifungsi, 2011, mixed media on canvas, 562 x 810

Dual

(ˈdu əl) adj

1 relating to or denoting two

2 twofold; double

3 (in the grammar of old English, Ancient Greek, and certain other languages) denoting a form of a word indicating that exactly two referents are being referred to.

Function

(fuhngk shuhn) noun

1 the natural action or intended purpose of a person or thing in a specific role

2 a factor depending upon another or other factors

3 (foll by as) to perform the action or role (of something or someone else)

“Dwifungsi (“dual function”) was a doctrine implemented by Suharto’s military-dominated “New Order” government in Indonesia following the removal of President Sukarna. Dwifungsi was used to justify the military permanently increasing its influence in the Indonesian government, including reserved military-only seats in the parliament, and top positions in the nation’s public service.”