Indonesia
Today is Batik Day for Indonesians … in UN Climate Talks in Bangkok
Bangkok – in no other day Indonesians are easily identified in a suit-clad international diplomatic circles as today. Today, October 2, 2009, is the day when the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proclaims Batik to be an Indonesian “intangible cultural heritage.” As such, in quite a bottom-up manner, Batik is worn... »
The Power of Social Network Gets Joko Anwar Naked
Little did he know when he sent a tweet on Tuesday, he was well on his way to make history. He just unleashed the whole potential of social network and what it could do to mobilize people. Meet Joko Anwar (@jokoanwar). On a quiet Tuesday afternoon, he tweeted this: If I got my 3000th... »
Education in Indonesia: Why We Are Stupid and Prone to Terrorism
Jakarta, September 2009 – Smarter Indonesians will have better livelihoods, more resilience to crisis, and less susceptibility to twisted violent ideologies of terrorism. Better educated Indonesians will also allow the poor Indonesians to have dreams and hopes to have better lives (and afterlives) within their lifetimes. Key: access to affordable and improved education system. ... »
Digital Activism. Also known as #indonesiaunite
Jakarta — That morning, 7:51 am on July 17, 2009, my Blackberry buzzed with a new incoming Twitter (via UberTwitter) from my friend Daniel Tumiwa. It says “Bomb Marriot and Ritz-Carlton Kuningan Jakarta.” After a while, another one: “2 boms go off inside Ritz Carlton and Marriott coffee shops! Not kidding. Am here.”. Then... »