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Condemning Ahok's Blasphemy

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Instagram Rumah Lembang Hot news from Jakarta is about blasphemy allegation did by Jakarta Governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok). Ahok was known as Jakarta gubernatorial candidate became a target of Muslim troops. It's because he cited surah Al-Maidah 51 on his speech in Kepulauan Seribu Regency. Ahok said that Muslim should not be affected by his political rivals that always campaigned for not voted a non-Muslim candidate. Ahok says, "You are deceived by other people by surah al-maidah 51" Poorly his sentence in the speech was cut by someone named Buni Yani. In the caption of his video, Buni erased the word "by other people" and then he uploaded the video. It's made people infuriated and provoked "the action to defend Islam". Millions of people demonstrations and thronged the downtown. They wanted Ahok to be punished. Finally, Ahok suspected and his electability decreased sharply. Survey Indikator Polit...

A 'Flirtatious Policy' of New Minister of Education and Culture

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Only on a couple of days, Minister of Education and Culture tried to seek a public attention. He planned that students in Elementary and Junior High School will have full day school. cnnindonesia.com The reasons were if you had stayed at school, your character will build and to avoid the deviant behavior. Moreover, full day school will make children always in the control of their parents. Related to the hour of school, Indeed Our country is shorter than the other. In Singapore, the junior high school takes almost 9 hours at school. Whereas Cina Elementary school go on about 8 hours, junior high school 10 hours, and senior high school approximately 13 to 15 hours. Maybe Minister of Education and Culture use those countries as a benchmark to formulate a policy of education in Indonesia. The fact says that both of them are developed countries. However, Finlandia, the country that always be a reference in developing education only let their student ...

Paradise in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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twisata.com Raja Ampat is a regency in West Papua Province, Indonesia. It has an area about 46.108 km2, and almost 85% of it is the sea. It coastline is about 4.860 km. It region has 60.000 residents that spread out in 35 over 610 islands. There are 4 big islands: Misool Island, Waigeo Island, Batanta Island, Salawati Island. The local communities work as a fisherman. People in Raja Ampat are warm and kind. They are welcome to tourists. The residents of Raja Ampat are Christian and Moslem. But they are living in peace though different beliefs. I suggest you bring areca to Raja Ampat, because it is the symbol of peace.  Raja Ampat just like a paradise. As far as you see, your eyes will be spoiled by beautiful scenery. It place has amazing underwater biodiversity (the best in the world) with the coral reef that rises to the top.  The study says that Raja Ampat Islands has 75% of world's coral species. So it is not surprisingly that many biodiversity life unde...

Indonesian Character

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If you don't know about the Indonesian characters, I will explain it to you, so that if you have a chance to visit my country, you are not getting shocked. Beawiharta/Reuters/ rediff.com First, Indonesian are impressible. Especially, when they look foreign people (Bule). High body and white skin can impress them. Moreover, many Indonesian peoples are interesting to marry Bule just for a better descent. Furthermore, Indonesian always believe that anything comes from overseas are better, like school, outfit, and food. Third, Indonesian are easily provoked, especially with religious issues and nationalism. Next, they do not filter incoming information, whether it is news or broadcast messages. And for your Information, we believe in magic. We believe that someone can hurt by voodoo, and there are some people that can not be punctured. Sixth, the work ethic of Indonesian peoples are low. So that is why the effort of government to improve the ability of local economy ...

Football in Indonesia

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iberita.com After the end of Copa America that is won by Chili and UEFA Euro Championship ended with Portugal victory. Along the tournament, We are spoiled by the great match and very skillful professional football players. As you know that we are willing to stay awake to watch Christiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann dribbling toward the goal. I estimated that approximately a half of Indonesian adults watching both of football championship. Indonesia is a country with the fourth populous countries in the world with 250 million population. Yet, looking for skillful players are not easy. Because football did not manage properly. For instance, Indonesian football association (PSSI) did not manage by competent persons. Mostly, PSSI filled by a politician and a businessman who don't understand the football has become political tools, conflict of interest, and corruption. Moreover, only in Indonesia that CEO of PSSI is still lead from the jail. So it is normal that foot...

How to Make Fried Rice

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selarasa.com Fried rice is one of the Indonesian cuisines. And its article I will teach you how to cook a delicious fried rice. First of all, you have to prepare the ingredients: A plate of rice Chili (depending on your taste, spicy or not) Two eggs Salt as needed Soy sauce Three shallots and 2 cloves garlic Cooking oil as needed You can add chicken, beef, and vegetables After you have prepared the Ingredients, don't forget to set up your cookware. If all of your stuff are ready, the following below are the stages of cooking fried rice. You have to puree the chili, onions, and garlic Furthermore, please saute the seasoning (chili, onions, garlic) as needed until smell the aroma Cook your egg and mixed with the herbs Make your sunny side up  After that input your rice,  and mixed it, don't forget to add soy sauce and salt as needed.  Stirring constantly until the color of rice change to brown and the oil has been dries Your fried rice i...

Tawangmangu, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java Province (Part 2. Finish)

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Tawangmangu is a district in Karanganyar Regency, Central Java. It has  many travel destination especially natural tourism. At the first part, I had introduced you some of the tourism attractions in Karanganyar and now in particularly I will discuss Tawangmangu. Tawangmangu Landscape/ penginapan.net It destinations could reach by plane at Adi Sumarmo Airport and Solo Balapan  Station for about an hour. You do not have to be afraid become so bored because you will see beautiful scenery and picturesque landscape all the way to Tawangmangu. Therefore, do not forget to bring your camera. So, What is the inside of Tawangmangu? You could see Grojogan Sewu Waterfall. It has been very familiar in this place. From Tawangmangu, you can also start hiking to Lawu Mountain through Cemoro Kandang. Furthermore, you could enjoy and relax in Sarangan Lake. Sarangan Lake/ travel.cahmagetan.com If you feel hungry, do not worry. You can try many local cuisines, for instanc...

Ramadhan

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Ramadhan is the time when Moslem Peoples get fasting for a month. It's a period when Moslems restrain their appetency. They don't eat and drink from dawn to sunset or Maghrib time. They recommended enhancing their act of worship. But before they start fasting, Moslems suggest to Sahur (eating before cockcrowing).  And the unique things are many people sales foods for breaking the fast (Takjil). Suddenly, peoples become seasonal entrepreneurs and crowded the streets. This phenomenon begins about 4 pm before the iftar. bandung.panduanwisata.com When Ramadhan is coming up, Moslems also doing Tarawih after Isha prayer. It's kind of prayer that only exist in a fasting month. The end of Ramadhan is Eid Mubarak. Moslems doing prayer in the morning, about 7 am. Allah says that "if you doing fasting properly, your sins will be wiped out and you like a reborn baby (holy)".  And you have to notice that Ramadhan in Indonesia always followed by "mud...

Jokowi is Our President

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Antara/Yudi Mahatma/republika Joko Widodo (Jokowi) is the first president of Indonesia that begun his career from the bottom. He started as a businessman in Solo/Surakarta, Central Java. Everything changed after FX Hadi Rudyatmo, chef of Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) asked him to join the Surakarta Mayoral Election on 2005. He was elected and became Mayor and Hady Rudyatmo as vice mayor. His leadership carried Solo popularly and changed Solo became Batik City, Tourism City, and The City of Culture. His achievement in lead Solo takes him won the second mayoral election.  Moreover, His name soaring because Jokowi could relocate cadger without violence and unrest. Furthermore, Jokowi became the object of research by the college student and researcher both local and overseas. He also got many awards from abroad, for instance, He was crowned as best mayor. The massive publicity about Jokowi's succeeded in Solo leads PDI Perjua...

How to Save Money in Jakarta

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If you are foreign peoples and want to come to Indonesia Capital City, I will give you guidances, especially how to live cheap in Jakarta. It's the solution in order to put your dollar save in your pocket. However, you have to notice that "money never lies". Firstly, you must know if the exchange rate between dollar and rupiah is higher. So, if your country using US Dollar or your country's currency higher than your destination its means you are greatly benefited. When your plane landing at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, it means "welcome to Indonesia"  precisely you arrived in Banten Province, one step towards Jakarta. Banten is a province that located next to Jakarta. Since you arrived don't forget to look for transportation to get you to the downtown of Jakarta. You can use "Uber" "Grab Car" from you Smart Phone or use a taxi. Now we begin to second step. You must go to Jalan Jaksa, central Jakarta to get accommodatio...