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SRI MULYANI AS MANAGING DIRECTOR OF WORLD BANK, A PRIDE OR SORROW TO INDONESIAN?
May 7, 2010Hot news about the moving of Indonesian Finance Minister, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, to Washington DC , United States starting in June 2010 to become Managing Director of the World Bank and strengthen the support and implementation of World Bank reforms replacing her predecessor, Juan Jose Daboub has made Indonesian society surprised. They have different opinion and response. Some Indonesian feel proud because one of the princess of Indonesia will take part in the international world, and even occupy an important role as a manager in the world class bank. Meanwhile, some other Indonesian feel sad because with her potential and capability, Sri Mulyani is still badly needed in Indonesia , particularly as the Minister of Finance.
Sri Mulyani Indrawati herself was born in Bandar Lampung, August 26, 1962 and is a graduate of doctorate in University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign , USA . Some of her achievements can be seen from some of her award as the Best Asian Minister of Finance by Emerging Markets in 2006, as the 23th most influential woman in the world by Forbes Magazine in 2008, as well as the 2nd most influential woman in Indonesia by Globe Asia Magazine in 2007. Sri Mulyani Indrawati once also became an Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), representing 12 countries in Southeast Asia .
According to some observers in Indonesia, as well as the moving of the third President of the Republic of Indonesia, Jusuf Bacharuddin Habibie to Germany, Sri Mulyani’s decision to move to the World Bank was not because she had a declining sense of nationalism or because she wanted to break away from Century Bank case, but because the attitude of some Indonesian communities that are not fully appreciate the achievements and work of someone just because of her humanly mistake that had been proved yet. Her decision was in similar with the statement from Nelson Tansu, America 's youngest professor from Indonesia that still wanted to teach in America because he saw that the prize for the person's potential is far higher in America than in Indonesia .
Eventually, Sri Mulyani’s decision to accept the offer of The World Bank raises some question: Does the Indonesian Nation undervalue their potential human resources? Why did intelligent people like BJ.Habibie, Nelson Tansu, and Sri Mulyani have to choose devoting themselves in another country?
HERESY, A PURE FAITH OR OF AN UNDERGROUND MOVEMENT?
Apr 22, 2010If in America we often hear some forbidden sects, which often teach an absolute belief of another world, the coming of Judgment Day, as well as mass suicide, today in Indonesia some heresies also emerge and become a very controversial phenomenon amid society. Even though the Indonesia government banned the forbidden teachings, many new followers of those heresies still colorize the society. Even, they are very loyal to their deviated teachings.
Heresy recently emerged in various regions with their respective phenomena. As said KH Amin Ma'ruf, based on the findings of the MUI (an organization that rules the life of religion in Indonesia ), the heresies grew in almost all parts of Indonesia . Even though involving all religions in this country, mostly they were identified as Islamic group's teachings but their teachings are far from those taught in Islam.
Heresy emerged in Indonesia because of the weak faith and knowledge of some Muslims. They were easily influenced and deviated into a heresy. Other factors might be because there were some liberal-minded Muslims that considered Islam as a simple religion that could be changed as what they liked. In addition, it was quite possible there were groups in Indonesia which deliberately wanted to destroy the true teachings of Islam.
Some people keep trying to weaken the faith of Indonesian Muslim due to their hatred of the development of Islam. They, for instance, make people start to not believe fully in the Qur'an. They only use the Koran as the foundation of their religious life and reject the detailed teaching in Hadith. Ironically, the genre continues to grow and call their activities as a new movement and Islamic reform. In fact, they actually may have been fallen into a heresy.
LUSI (LUMPUR SIDOARJO), A WARNING OR PUNISHMENT FOR INDONESIA?
Feb 6, 2010Of the worst disaster, and may be the hardest one with long impact in the last five years for the Indonesian is Sidoarjo Mudflow in East Java. The disaster, coming almost simultaneously with an earthquake 5.9 on the Ritcher scale in Yogyakarta and parts of Central Java , is so far not resolved. This arises a question of whether the Sidoarjo Mudflow disaster is a warning or punishment for human greed in this abundant-resources country.
source: www.swidodo.wordpress.com
The disaster which is now still very controversial in its causes started from May 2006. About a month before the incident, PT Lapindo Brantas, a drilling company in EAST JAVA , began drilling Banjar Panji-1 well by using the company's drilling contractor, PT Medici Citra Nusantara. At first, the well was planned to a depth of 8500 feet. Several technical obstacles occured when the drilling reached several thousands feet. At that moment, precisely May 27, 2006, a 5.9 Rithcher Scale earthquake occurred in Yogyakarta and surrounding areas that were located more than 400 km from the drilling activity.
A few days after the earthquake, a mud flow appeared a few hundred meters from the drilled well. The bursts were getting bigger and as recorded in the month of May 2009, a blast of the hot mud had buried dozens of villages and almost two thousands of houses in surrounding area. Until now, in 2010, Sidoarjo Mudflow could not be stopped despite the various parties, both PT. Lapindo Brantas and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia had brought a lot of experts from abroad.
A question arises for the community about whether this mudflow is a warning or punishment for the Indonesian people due to the length of this disaster. It is all about not to exploit nature without regard to the environment. Thousands of people have lost their homes, job, and wealth due to the mudflow. AlthoughIndonesia has abundant natural resources such as petroleum, natural gas, mining materials to the forest, the wisdom to take advantage of this gift is an obligation if Indonesian do not want to give bad environment to the future of their next generation..
A question arises for the community about whether this mudflow is a warning or punishment for the Indonesian people due to the length of this disaster. It is all about not to exploit nature without regard to the environment. Thousands of people have lost their homes, job, and wealth due to the mudflow. Although
THE BEAUTY OF INDONESIA
Jan 28, 2010The decision to travel to a country must be based on a consideration of what attractions will be visited. If you confused about the choice, visiting Indonesia would become an alternative decision to eliminate the confusion because Indonesia offers a variety of attractions, be it cultural, nature, and adventure. These are some recommended interesting places shall be visited:
1. Bali , with its variety of beautiful beaches and cultural community
2. Mount Bromo , with its sea of sand and indigenous Kesodo
3. Krakatau, with its dangerously beautiful periodical eruption
4. Losari beach, with its beautiful sandy beach and scenery
5. Sihanouk canyon, with its lovely long valley
Those five places are small part tourist attractions in This picture is scenery of Mount Sumbing, Central Java
Morning small eruption of Mount Semeru, near Mount Bromo, from the view of Mount Penajakan, East Java
The most dangerous swimming pool at the altitude of 2.400 m above sea level, Ijen Crater, Banyuwangi, near Bali
O MY GOSH, HOW CAN I CROSS THIS ROAD? (GENERAL TRAFFIC IN INDONESIA)
Jan 6, 2010The traffic in Indonesia is quite disordered. Facilities and infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and signs have been installed. However, the density of vehicles in big cities like Jakarta , Medan , Surabaya is so high that traffic jams often occur, even for hours.
Most motor vehicles in Indonesia are made by Japan . Even in meeting market demand, companies have established Japanese automotive assembly plant in this country so that the level of public purchases of Japanese cars is getting higher in Indonesia .
Mobilization of Indonesian people nowadays is so high, especially on the last two decades, which is resulted in the use of motorized vehicles, especially two-wheeler ones increasing throughout Indonesia . Automotive companies of China , especially motorcycle manufacturers go even use the high interest of Indonesian society by producing several brands of motorcycles.
Viewed from the use of motor vehicles, motorists in this country are driving so fast that very difficult as the pedestrians to cross the street. If you're driving, do not be surprised when many people horn behind you when you drive slowly.
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