Life Adventure

The "New Normal" that linked to the new life order brought optimism to the transformation of the state governance. But, will the stakeholders want to transform to implement an effective and efficient government? The New Normal, actually required to obey clean and healthy behavior and minimize face to face interaction in daily life, as well as on running the public administration. In my opinion, this condition makes an opportunity to accelerate to implement governance through ICT (e-government). All the time, e-government practical in Indonesia is going slow. UN Surveyed about E-Government Development Index (EGDI) in 2018 placing Indonesia on ranking 107. We are still far behind from the other South East Asia e.g  Vietnam (88), Philippines (75), Thailand (73), Brunei Darussalam (59), Malaysia (48), dan Singapore (7). Human resources and infrastructure become a hurdle that makes us left behind. However amid the pandemic which is not known when will be f...

Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) faces blasphemy on the issue of draft bill of Direction of the Pancasila Ideology (HIP). The draft bill accused of reviving communism in Indonesia. But, the interesting thing is no clause that states about communism in its draft. Communism which identically with Indonesia Communism Party (PKI) has been forbidden since 1965. But in reality, it issues always rolled out in the political interest of certain groups. This issue is not the first time for PDIP. The ruling party often linked with PKI since 1999.  The historical aspect becomes a trigger to charge PDIP with a communism issue. Soekarno, one of the Indonesia founding fathers is a figure that closes to PKI. In the revolution era, He tried to consolidate three big ideologies (Nationalist, communist, and religious). When G30S occurs, Soekarno allegedly involved. Furthermore, after the dissolution, all of the organizations linked with the communist pa...

Indonesia, a country with 270 million population (4th largest) is a big market for business. Countries in Europe, America, and Asia are competing in this archipelago country. Many products exported to Indonesia but we will discuss specifically automotive industries. Since the fall of Soekarno, Indonesia becomes Japan's market and big investment flow from Japan to Indonesia. Cars brand from Japan e.g Toyota, Suzuki, Daihatsu, Honda dominated the Indonesian market. They have been defeated Europe and America e.g Mercedez, BMW, Ford, etc. The question is Why Indonesian people more idolize Japan's Cars? First, Japan's cars have a lower price than Europe or America's cars. Indonesian income is still low. The income per capita in Indonesia is about US$ 4300 per year. So, rationally, Japan's car more affordable than Europe's cars that categorized as luxury cars. Second, it is still related to the income, where the treatment of Japan's car is eas...

jateng.tribunnews.com Coffee that cultivated in Indonesia has been highly valuable plant and selling at the world market on 1830’s. The Netherlands that colonize Indonesia took advantages from it. At that time, Netherlands commanded Indonesian people to inculcate coffee in their fields. Coffee seeds from local and oversees imported. For those who do not have land must be worked at The Dutch Coffee Plantation. The Netherlands tasted the sweetness of planting coffee. State finances had been increased, but vice versa the colonies became more miserable. As the time goes by, coffee had declined at the international market. The Netherlands did not get a big income again. Nowadays, coffee becoming popular again. We can find coffee shops in every town of Indonesia. Coffee becomes trend and lifestyle among youths. Currently, hanging out without drinking coffee seems awkward. These become opportunities for many people open the coffee shops. ...

gettyimage Most people love to hear the birds chirp in the morning. Because of their melodious voice, many people make the birds as a pet at home.  Especially for Javanese Men, birds are not just pets. Bird (kukilo) is one of the miners of Javanese men, besides Wismo (house), Wanito  (women), Turonggo (horse), and Curigo (Kris). Whatever it is, and what philosophy means behind it all, I will discuss it on another occasion. So this paper will focus on birds. In Indonesia, we often find birds at home. It does not matter whether the house is big or small. It does not matter whether he lives in residential or a narrow alley. You will easily see the birds with the hanging cage in front of the terraces of the house. The birds have their own level. For those who have more money,  they usually do not hesitate to keep a bird that has quite expensive like White-Rumped Shama and Straw-headed Bulbul. But for those who have limited money can ...

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 ...

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...