There are a number of pizzerias in Indonesia, one of the popular ones is the Trattoria Pizza. But this is not our attempt to review Trattoria’s food. We just want to share a little gossip about the restaurant and the release of Indonesian business tycoon Siti Hartati Murdaya Poo last week. [continue reading]
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Media Desa Indonesia of Hashim Djojohadikusumo
NewsroomIndonesia have seen a spike in the production of nationalistic films—or films with nationalism undertones—in recent years. There are films such as “Gie” (2005), “Merah Putih ‘Trilogi Merdeka’” (2009), “Darah Garuda ‘Trilogi Merdeka’” (2011), “Sang Kiai” (2013), and also “Soekarno: Indonesia Merdeka” (2013). Out of all of them, “Trilogi Merdeka” has been listed as one of the most watched films by filmindonesia.or.id. [continue reading]
Film, Politics, Rob Allyn, and Hashim Djojohadikusumo
NewsroomAccording to the movie archive of 21 Cineplex Group, the Trilogi Merdeka (the Freedom Trilogy) produced by Rob Allyn’s Margate House and Hashim Djojohadikusumo’s Media Desa Indonesia was directed by Yadi Gudandi and Conor Allyn. Conor Allyn is Rob Allyn’s son. The cooperation between Rob Allyn and Hashim Djojohadikusumo led many to question the motive of their partnership.[continue reading]
Mystery of the Unknown Grave Part II
NewsroomEarlier of this month, we published an article titled “The Mystery of Unknown Grave” in Kalibata Heroes Cemetery. Therein we wrote about burial mound 62 in the “Pahlawan 77” section with its upright stone marker bearing no identification of the person buried underneath. The “Pahlawan 77” section is the final resting place of those who died in the 1977 Seroja Operation in Dili, Timor-Leste. Out of the four unknown burial mound in that section, number 62 is the only one well-maintained.[continue reading]
Security Briefing: Potential Threat in Indonesia
NewsroomThe Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, otherwise known as ISIS, has become a potential security threat in Indonesia. This is a concern for the Indonesian law enforcement officials today given that many Indonesian hard-liners have openly declared the support of ISIS. [continue reading]
Mystery of the Unknown Grave
NewsroomIf you happen to visit the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery, have a look at the “Pahlawan 77” section in the complex. Therein you will find burial mound 62 with its upright stone marker bearing no identification of the person buried underneath. “Pahlawan 77” section is the final resting place for those who died in the 1977 Seroja Operation in Dili, Timor-Leste Out of the four unknown burial mound in that section, number 62 is the only one well-maintained. Who lies underneath? [continue reading]
Ubud Watch, A Crime Mapping Platform
NewsroomBali is known as one of Indonesia’s major tourist destinations. Data from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, the number foreigners visiting Bali in 2013 increased up to approximately 13 percent from 2.8 million foreign visitors in 2012 and to 3.2 million foreign visitors in 2013. That being said, instances of crime in the island, ranging from sexual assault to murder seem to have also been on in the increase. [continue reading]
Hashim’s Biofuel Business: Potential Conflict of Interest?
NewsroomOne of the policies proposed by the Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra) in the environment sector is to implement the aren (Arenga pinnata) tree program. The program aims to preserve nature as well as to develop renewable energy program for the nation. This is interesting given that Hashim Djojohadikusumo, the co-founder of Gerindra, through Arsari Group, has expanded expanded his aren tree plantations in various provinces across Indonesia to produce bio-ethanol. [continue reading]
On Intolerance: Will Prabowo Listen to Hashim or Fadli Zon?
NewsroomBusinessman Hashim Djojohadikusumo, the co-founder of the deputy chairman of Gerindra, are two of the closest people to Prabowo Subianto, the presidential candidate from Gerindra. Hashim is a Protestant Christian, while Fadli Zon is a Muslim. On the subject of religious intolerance, who would Prabowo listen to the most? [continue reading]
Path and Politics of Memes
NewsroomWe’ve often focused on Twitter and Facebook when discussing the relevance of social media and the 2014 presidential election. Today we’d like to look into what is going on in Path, a private social networking and photo sharing application that has grown very popular among Indonesian internet users.[continue reading]
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