Six Million Indonesian Women Now Working Abroad; Families Struggle

The number of women leaving Indonesia, legally or illegally, has been steadily climbing over the past decade, according to the National Authority for the Placement and Protection of Indonesian Overseas Workers.

An estimated six million Indonesian woman — some 90 percent of all Indonesian migrant labourers — are now working overseas, according to the authority.

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Indra Patra

Indra Patra Fortress built by the Royal Lamuri, the first Hindu kingdom in Aceh (Indra Patra) in the period before the arrival of Islam in Aceh, namely in the seventh century AD.

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Gatotkaca Lives!

Gatotkaca is a familiar character in wayang , the traditional shadow puppet shows in Java, which feature stories adapted from the ancient Indian epics Mahabharata and Ramayana. As a child, Gatotkaca is said to have been thrown into a volcano to toughen him up. He is described as having steely muscles and metallic bones.

Blessed with character traits that seem to be straight out of a superhero comic book, it was probably only a matter of time before artists like Yuwono Sigit, 35, and Surya M Iqbal, 34, attempted to introduce Gatotkaca to toy aficionados.

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The handbag: Fashionably cruel?

Fashion is always a statement. Carrying a US$6,000 Hermes “Birkin” bag could be intended to say “I am rich and special, and have discerning taste”.

Animal rights activists, however, are attempting to deconstruct this image. If they succeed, people who own Hermes bags will no longer be perceived as those “lucky enough to have gotten onto the waiting list to purchase one [a process that can take up to two years because of demand]”, but a “cruel slayer of snakes/lizards/crocodiles” instead.

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Gayo Art

Gay is one of the most beautiful country in Indonesia, precisely in Aceh. a district famous for its coffee. however, Gayo is also a country rich in arts and culture. very exotic and the music that was born from the Gayo very enjoyable to hear.

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When unrest Writing (Do not Throw Your Writing)

Writing, perhaps a job that is easy and lightweight. Seem trivial. Moreover, if a post only form of plagiarism (copy and paste this), very easy and not have to sweat and rack my brain to sit for hours in front of the table.

However, restlessness was present, when we try to write from the "zero". Feeling confused, tired, confused and all-suddenly invaded the minds and thoughts. Pages of the book's pages, thousands of words, often with "intentionally" or didelete we dispose of the computer.

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Aceh Young Voter

HERMAN is busy flipping through the pages of the newspapers. He is looking for news on presidential election. He looks grouchy. Swear words flow from his mouth.

It is because he cannot vote on July 8 2009. As a result, he cannot take part in deciding the next leader of the country.

In the last legislative election on April 9 2009, Herman is able to cast his vote for the first time of his life as an Indonesian citizen. At that time, he voted for Democrat Party (Partai Demokrat).

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All welcome to the Island of the Gods

In the 14th century a motley crew of English gathered together on a walking pilgrimage to Canterbury.

Spiritual tourism: Two people walk the chakras at what is through to be the largest yoga center in Southeast Asia. Markandeya Yoga City in Bedugul allows for more than 1,000 yoga practitioners per session. 

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PAYA MEULIGOE

Nothing had changed. That initial impression was seen when stepped foot in the village of Paya Meuligo, Peureulak, East Aceh.

An area known to the base of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) during the conflict and that, until now still in appalling conditions. Gravel roads are not paved, the houses were reluctant to stand up for residents who brittle with age, including pasilitas-minimal pasilitas other community still adorn the village.

 

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Long Night

The sun began to rise, the beads of dew glittering lights doused. This morning, I had to get to school, like the previous days. 

There is no rice or other breakfast on the table. My father only gave me 500 rupiah for breakfast at school.
I must be patient with my condition. At that time, I could only walk a mile, to school every day. Burning hot and shivering in the rain falls from the sky. 

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"Belief That Should Stay There"

By Faisal Naser 

Disputes within the Police Institution in fact unnecessary. Starting from the chaotic Cicak vs Crocodile, where one police frontman, Commissioner-General (Komjen) Susno Duadji, with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) some time ago. However, this chaotic spread, and make the Supreme Court (MA) to intervene. 

This crocodile vs. Cicak was eventually dragged Seed - Candra. Nevertheless, the police have been working according to the Police Act and use the Book of the Law of Criminal Law (Penal Code). Thus, the detention of a person not because for the KPK discriminate or punish someone.

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Mouthful of food from garbage pile

Wednesday, December 22, 2009. An old man with white hair, sitting on worn wooden chairs.His eyes kept staring at the middle of sewing sandals damaged while occasionally spreading glue, to tighten the loose sandals. "Sandals, I can now pick up the garbage in the streets," said the old man, dryly.

Aka Syama'un Pu'ak, so he used the call, was a 85-year-old grandfather. Scavengers are daily work. 

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