On Friday, September 26 2014, I woke up to a major uproar on Facebook. Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat (DPR), Indonesian Parliament had voted to remove direct election of Governors and Mayors and return the selection…
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Last September, Jakarta elected a new governor, Joko Widodo for the next five years. He had won against incumbent Fauzi Bowo who is largely viewed by disgruntled Jakarta’s populace to have failed at fulfilling…
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Caring for a baby in Indonesia is very convenient compared to in the western world. Traditionally, there is a great family support system. Many parents rely on mothers to assist them with their babies.…