Why is it called the reblic of Indonesia?

Indonesia's official name in Indonesian and Malay languages is Republik Indonesia which translates to English as "Republic of Indonesia". The word "Republik" comes from French "République" for "Republic" meaning that the state affairs are managed for and by its public through elected or approved representatives for a predetermined tenure to carry out its government duties, and these elected are responsible to a legislative structure composed of elected delegates. As it pertains to Indonesia the national sovereignty rests upon its citizenry and hence is a Republic.