President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo tried hard to show his commitment to the social welfare of Papuans. As a presidential candidate Jokowi kicked off his election campaign in Papua on Jun. 5, 2014. And later, on the day of his inauguration, the President gave the ceremonial cutting of tumpeng (tumeric infused rice cone), which symbolizes blessing for the future, to three Papuan women. And then, the President also appointed Yohana Susana Yembise as the first female Papuan Minister in Indonesian history. But now that societal conflict has once again appeared in the frontier province, what will Jokowi do beyond the symbolism?[continue reading]
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Jokowi’s Human Rights Commitment Questioned
NewsroomThe December 10 international human rights day is just around the corner. But last week, Indonesian human right activists were surprised by the granting of parole for Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, the convicted murderer of human rights activist Munir Said Thalib. This raised many to doubt President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo commitment to bringing closure on human rights violations in the past. [continue reading]
Endless Open War Between TNI and POLRI
NewsroomThe mini siege warfare that happened at Batam last month has yet again put the conflict between the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Indonesian Police Force (POLRI) at the forefront of national attention. Indeed, both institutions have not been the best of friends. The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS) noted that there were at least seven clashes between members of TNI and POLRI that took place between the period of October 2013 to September 2014. [continue reading]
Jokowi Film Withdrawn from Screening
NewsroomIndonesian media outlets have been abuzzed with the film about President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. The biopic “Jokowi Adalah Kita” (Jokowi Is Us) is 80 minutes long. It was produced by PT K2K Production of KK Dheeraj, and was scheduled to hit the cinema screen by Nov. 20. But the film was withdrawn just one day after it was released. [continue reading]
Conversation with Bambang Sugiarto, The Head of Pasar Santa
NewsroomPasar Santa is a traditional market located on Jalan Cipaku, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. The market was left empty for the years. But things started to change. The market managed to attract new kinds of tenants. Since then, Pasar Santa grew in popularity and has now transformed to become one of the most interesting youth scene in Jakarta. We spoke to the man managing the Pasar Santa Market Bambang Sugiarto to understand what’s happened. [continue reading]
Trattoria Restaurant and Hartati Murdaya
NewsroomThere 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]
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]
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]
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