Tugu Harian Sinar Indonesia Baru

SiB landmark is located at the intersection of one of Medan’s busiest roads. This position frequently made this landmark a site of demonstrations. It has a rectangle shape and four big analog clocks as the main element. This shape creates a slight reference to the Big Ben in London, England. Only much simpler in shape and decorations. On its body that faces the Gatot Subroto boulevard is the slogan of Sinar Indonesia Baru, a local news company, who initiated this monument likely as a CSR (corporate social responsibility) program, similar to Mandiri and Bukopin landmarks. On the other side is the government’s symbol. When the team observed the site, the four clocks no longer functioned. There are some graffiti vandalisms, likely a result of the demonstrations, that covered the lower part of this landmark. Because of the strategic location, some informational banners were placed on its side, likely by the government.

Tugu ini terletak di persimpangan padat pusat perbelanjaan Kota Medan. Lokasi tugu sering dijadikan tempat unjuk rasa atau demo. Tugu berbentuk persegi panjang dengan ornamen utama jam analog besar dengan angka romawi di keempat sisinya. Bentuk dan ornamen jam pada tugu mengingatkan akan Big Ben di Britania Raya, hanya saja lebih sederhana. Pada tugu terdapat logo dan slogan harian Sinar Indonesia Baru di satu sisi, dan lambang Pemerintah Kota Medan di sisi yang berlawanan. Ketika observasi dilakukan, keempat jam sudah tidak lagi berfungsi.

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