''Republika'' is an Indonesian national daily newspaper. The newspaper is known, and described itself, as a publication for the

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community. The paper ceased publication in December 2022 and transition to online. ''Republika'' was founded in 1992 and the first edition was published on January 4, 1993, by ''Yayasan Abdi Bangsa'', a foundation that supported by '' Ikatan Cendekiawan Muslim Indonesia'' (ICMI), which at the time was chaired by

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(1936–2019). After B. J. Habibie ceased being president in 1999, and in line with declining of the ICMI's political role, the majority of ownership was taken by

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in late 2000. Today, ''Republika'' is published by PT Republika Media Mandiri, a subsidiary of Mahaka Media, and has become a general Indonesian newspaper.

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* {{official website, http://www.republika.co.id/
Official site - English version
Indonesian press Newspapers published in Jakarta Publications established in 1993 Publications disestablished in 2022 1993 establishments in Indonesia Mahaka Media