IKAT Jabodetabek

IKAT Jabodetabek is a Sangtorayan association living in Jakarta and the surrounding cities, namely Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi. It was first formed in 1958 under the name Toraja Family Association (IKAT) Jakarta Raya on the initiative of old and young Toraja figures who lived in the capital Jakarta Raya at that time.

Toraja Old Figures at that time:

Mr. A.D Andilolo

Mr. Sarong lace

Mr. U.P. Bombong

Mr. Wellem Tambing

Mr. Musa Tambing

Mr. Bram Tomasua

Young Toraja figures at that time:

dude dr. Peter Sumbung

Bung Ir. Yan Dendang

Bung A. Bungin Masseleng

Bung Simon Tiranda

Figures who always support and help in the facility:

Mr. dr. Leimena

Mr. J.K. Tumakaka

Over time, IKAT Jakarta Raya until what we know today as IKAT Jabodetabek has changed its management a lot. The following are the names of the Jabodetabek IKAT Chairmen from each period:

Mr. dr. Peter Sumbung (1958-1960)

Mr. Ir. Yan Dendang (1960-1963)

Mr. Musa Tambing (1963-1976)

Mr. Brigadier General-TNI (Purn.) Frans Karangan (1976-1985)

Mr. Capt. Y. Kendenan (1985-1990)

Mr. Salinding Pasolang, SH (1990-2000)

Mr. Drs. HA. Parinding (2000-2003)

Mr. Ir. Frederik Batong (2003-2009)

Mr. Ir. Henry Arie Pongrekun (2009-2015)

Mrs. Dr. Lily Salurapa (2015-2022)

Mr. drg. Ferry Latanna, Sp.PM, FISID (2022-present)

In each period the Jabodetabek IKAT has taken an important role for Sangtorayan who live in the Jakarta area and its surroundings, even being the forerunner and initiator of the establishment of the Sangtorayan organization throughout Indonesia, namely PMTI (Indonesian Toraja Community Association). IKAT Jabodetabek has done many things, for example supporting the construction of churches, helping Torajans in all aspects of life and especially being a unifying forum for Sangtorayan, supporting, helping, inspiring and fostering young Sangtorayan cadres. "Misa' kada dipotuo, pantan kada dipomate."