Elections: $933m Increase in Fertilizer Subsidies For Farmers, President Joko Widodo
President Joko Widodo promises farmers additional fertilizer subsidies of IDR 14 trillion By State News Service Antara, January 2, 2024 ANTARA, Purwokerto - Speaking in the Central Java provincial city of Purwokerto on Tuesday (2/1), Indonesia's President Joko Widodo promised to increase the state budget for fertilizer subsidies by Rp14 trillion ($US933m) in the second half of 2024.…
Elections: Father and Son, Jokowism and PSI, Tempo
"..photo of outgoing President Joko Widodo standing beside Mr. Kaesang, the President's youngest son. The father-son portrait occupies half the space on the billboards..."
Elections: Supporters of Dynasty Politics Defect From Democratic Reform, Tempo
"The Joko Widido dynasty is being supported by the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) and a number of activists from the 1998 democracy reform movement. But why have they change direction?" Tempo Magazine
Elections: Indonesia a Zombie Democracy With No Spirit, Community Organization Muhammadiyah Secretary General Mu’ti
"He also advised people to see positions of authority as ordinary. The rise and fall of elected officials should be seen as natural. There shouldn’t be any sanctification, or mystification, attached to positions of authority or public officials."
Novel: The Ocean Tells A Story (#2) By Leila S Chudori
"...Because the haunted house is hidden, we'll be safe. It looks like the flies will have a hard time finding the village. We’ll be free to discuss anyone’s books,.."
Mekong Farmers Struggle as Fertilizer Prices Rise, Reblog
Farmers harvest rice in Thailand’s northern Nan province. PHOTO: Paritta Wangkiat mekong eye – By Phafan Nokaeo, Tran Nguyen and Sao Phal Niseiy 26 September 2022 at 8:25 Rising fertilizer costs decimate poor Mekong farmers’ livelihoods despite their vital role in feeding millions. BANGKOK, THAILAND ― Skyrocketing prices for fertilizers and agricultural production has pushed farmers in the Mekong […] Mekong…
via OneEsports, 26 November 2023: An Indonesian Minecrafter recreated the Borobudur Temple, showcasing exceptional talent in one of the world’s most successful games. The process shared on YouTube, involved over 60 hours of meticulous building and material sourcing, highlighting Indonesia’s presence among global Minecraft builders. Indonesian Recreated Borobudur in Minecraft
Op-Ed: Why Are They Angry? By Abdurrahman Wahid (aka Gus Dur), in Tempo Magazine, June 20, 1981 A friend asked me, why do many Islamic religious leaders get angry when they hear the term 'fundamentalists' or take offense when someone discusses the 'Islamic state' issue? This is a question worth contemplating, because it points to highly complex developments in the lives of Muslims in society.
Elections: The Political Journey of the Gibran Dynasty By Made Supriatm
"While some may argue that Gibran and Mr. Widodo acted unethically, politics often operates in a realm detached from moral and ethical considerations. Expecting politicians to feel shame is akin to expecting an areca nut tree to bear watermelons."