Haji Agus Salim (born Masyhudul Haq (meaning "defender of the truth"); born in Koto Gadang, Agam, West Sumatra, Dutch East Indies, October 8, 1884. Agus Salim was born to the Soetan Salim couple, Soetan Mohamad Salim and Siti Zainab. his father's last was the Chief Prosecutor in the Riau High Court. Basic education was taken at Europeesche Lagere School (ELS), a special school for European children, then continued to Hoogere Burgerschool (HBS) in Batavia. When he graduated, he managed to become the best graduate in HBS throughout the Dutch East Indies. After graduating, Salim worked as a translator and notary assistant at a mining company in Indragiri. Salim then plunged into the world of journalism since 1915 in Neratja Daily as Editor II. After that he was appointed as Chief Editor. Married to Zaenatun Nahar and blessed with 8 children. His activities in the field of journalism continued until he finally became the Chief of the Indian Daily Baroe in Jakarta.