Mushola Polsek Tambun

Tucked away in the heart of Tambun, the Mushola Polsek Tambun offers a quiet respite. This small mosque, connected to the local police station (Polsek), intertwines the rhythms of daily life with the spiritual. Mushola Polsek Tambun serves not just as a place of worship, but also as a reminder of the rich history of Tambun itself. The very name “Tambun” echoes a prominent figure from the area’s past: OG Khouw, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist. While his grand mausoleum rests in Jakarta’s Petamburan Public Cemetery, his impact resonates in Tambun, the land he once called home. OG Khouw, originally Khouw Oen Giok, wasn’t just a local landlord. His enterprises included sugar plantations and Than Kie Bank. His philanthropy extended to significant donations to hospitals and the Dutch Red Cross, earning him Dutch citizenship from Queen Wilhelmina herself. Interestingly, he was related to Khouw Kim An, the last Majoor der Chinezen (Major of the Chinese) of the Dutch East Indies. Khouw Kim An’s own legacy can be found at the Candra Naya museum in West Jakarta. While Mushola Polsek Tambun serves the present-day community, the history of Tambun, intertwined with figures like OG Khouw, adds a layer of depth to its presence. It speaks to the continuity of community, from the landowning elite of the past to the everyday worshippers of today. The Mushola Polsek Tambun, in its quiet way, embodies this enduring spirit of Tambun.