 "Republika" was founded in 1992 and the first edition was published on January 3, 1993, by "Yayasan Abdi Bangsa", a foundation that supported by "Ikatan Cendekiawan Muslim Indonesia" (ICMI), which at the time was chaired by B. J. Habibie.After B. J. Habibie ceased being president in 1999, and in line with declining of the ICMI's political role, the majority of ownership was taken by Mahaka Media in late 2000.Today, "Republika" is published by PT Republika Media Mandiri, a subsidiary of Mahaka Media, and has become a general newspaper.