THE LIGHTS in the house on Jalan Pegangsaan Timur No. 56 were fully lit on the night of December 2, 1957. Over a cloud of cigarette smoke, the leaders of the Functional Group argued about the plan to nationalize all Dutch companies in Indonesia. The order to confiscate Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij (KPM), a Dutch-owned shipping company, was ready to be signed by all those present. However, the meeting was deadlocked. Through its representative, the cabinet didn't support the move.

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