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Indonesia to Become Developed Nation by 2050
By Barrie | 
No Comments » President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Indonesia will become a developed country by 2050 if it makes various significant changes in political, environmental and economic terms.
Indonesia’s Pluralism Skeptics
By Barrie | No Comments » Many people say that Indonesia is a plural nation with a Muslim majority. Hardly anyone would deny the current plurality of ethnicity, languages, and religions in Indonesia. A recent interfaith group said they viewed pluralism as the nation’s social capital, which should be revitalized and developed, thereby helping the Republic of Indonesia grow strong and prosper.
The Many Faces of Poverty in Indonesia
By Barrie | No Comments » Intuition many hold that pluralism in society is a destabilizing factor for democracy. There seems to be only so much diversity a society can handle. Many Indonesians fear that ethnic, linguistic, cultural and religious plurality could cause disintegration or even “balkanization”.
August 17th, Hari Proklamasi Indonesia - Indonesian Independence Day
By Barrie | No Comments » Indonesians celebrate the proclamation of independence from 350 years of Dutch colonial rule. Festivities abound in cities and villages alike, organized by the government, neighbourhood community associations and organizations.
Honoring Pancasila on Independence Day
By Barrie | No Comments » This August 17 is the 62nd anniversary of our national independence and this celebration should see us encourage all Indonesians to build a stronger sense of what it is to be Indonesian.
A Secular State for a Better Muslim Society
By Barrie | No Comments » Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na’im, a noted scholar of Islam and human rights from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, the U.S. state of Georgia, will launch the Indonesian version of his new book, Islam and Secular State: Negotiating the Future of Sharia, on Thursday in Jakarta. Prior to the book launch hosted by the Center for the Study of Religion and Culture (CSRC), he spoke with The Jakarta Post’s Muhammad Nafik about the moderate Islam he has been campaigning for.
Aboru Villagers Face Stigma: Central Maluku
By Barrie | No Comments » 
Aboru village in Maluku has a reputation as a center for separatist leanings in the province. The 3,000 or so residents of Aboru, located in the south of Haruku Island, in Central Maluku regency, have often found themselves isolated as a result of this reputation.
Papuans Divided on Flag: Jayapura, Papua
By Barrie | No Comments » A proposal to turn the outlawed Bintang Kejora flag into Papua’s cultural symbol has received resistance from a Free Papua Movement (OPM) political prisoner and a former pro-Indonesian independence fighter.
Indonesians in Focus: Sudjarwadi
By Barrie | No Comments » One of the country’s most prestigious universities has a new rector who is a keen promoter of the values of Pancasila, the five basic principles of the Republic of Indonesia. These are the belief in one God, just and civilized humanity, the unity of Indonesia, democracy guided by the wisdom of representatives and social justice for all citizens.
Indonesians in Focus: Din Syamsuddin
By Barrie | No Comments » The presidential election is still two years away, but political intrigues among the country’s elites have already begun. In March, for example, chairman of Muhammadiyah, Din Syamsuddin, was reportedly involved in the establishment of Baitul Muslimin, an Islamic-oriented economic wing of the nationalist Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P).
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