Oey Tiang Tjoei (Chinese: 黄長水; 1893 – 1977) was an Indonesian journalist, known for being a member of the Investigating Committee for Preparatory Work for Independence.
[1] Following the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Oey was arrested for his pro-Japanese sentiment by the Dutch authorities.
[1][2] Due to his prewar stance, the Japanese authorities appointed him into several positions, including heading the Kakyo Sokai (Chinese association) and directing the Malay language version of the newspaper Kung Yung Pao.
He was additionally appointed into the Central Advisory Council, and later in 1945 as a member of the Investigating Committee for Preparatory Work for Independence to represent the Chinese community in West Java.
[1][2] After the surrender of Japan, Oey was detained by arriving British soldiers and faded into obscurity.