Christian Worldview on DemocracyBy Hermanto Lim and Marcell Glen Longdong
Yakub Susabda, PhD, Rector of STTRII Reformed seminary in Jakarta, suggests Christians need the right worldview of democracy and freedom. He says although democracy proclaims everyone to have equal value, they do not share equality in exercising their rights.
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Power, Journalism, and MediaBy James Douglas Tarpley
I am fascinated as you grapple with nation-building in this new democracy—especially from the perspective of the social institutions of education and journalism, two of my fields of interest. But, I have lived long enough to suspect that not everybody thinks it is the best model of government for the nation.
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Indonesian Women’s Biggest Challenge Is Themselves
By Marcell Glen Longdong
Meutia Farida Hatta Swasono is professor of Anthropology at the University of Indonesia and immediate past Minister for the Empowerment of Women. As daughter of Indonesia’s first Vice President, she offers a broad overview on women’s position in society. She pointed out that women have more opportunities now than ever before to develop themselves, but not properly educated, they will run into greater hardships.
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Press Council Always Plays Balanced Role
By Marcell Glen Longdong
Reform has fueled growth of mass publications in Indonesia, says Abdullah Alamudi, a senior member of Indonesia’s Press Council. Within four years of the reformation that began in 1998, more than 1,800 mass publications had entered the market. Five years on less than 1,000 of them were still in print. Alamudi explains how the Council has done its best to protect the mass media from various abuses.
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Beyond the Dream That Comes True
Everybody has a dream, but not everybody can realize it. Maria Theodora Kurniawati is an exception. The head of Bank Danamon’s human resources department has some memorable episodes of life that may inspire many of us.
By Marcell Glen Longdong
Prof Dr Akhmaloka
Bandung Institute Technology has new rector
Newly appointed rector of Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Prof. Dr. Akhmaloka, says he will direct ITB to focus on research activities that are “uniquely Indonesian” because it is in such an area that Indonesia will shine amidst tough global competition.
By Andres Fatubun