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    Human Rights and Campus Rules

    Not exactly my problem but problem for Indonesia and the future of the country as it is a sign of growing religiosity (please see post #34).
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    Yogyakarta church attack ,sunday 11 feb

    Islamists' growing clout strains Indonesia's democratic pillars Hard-liners' ability to rally the masses cows politicians into acquiescence https://asia.nikkei.com/Features/Asia-Insight/Islamists-growing-clout-strains-Indonesia-s-democratic-pillars
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    Human Rights and Campus Rules

    A preview of what to come? No, not the one in hijab, but the one in niqab.
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    Human Rights and Campus Rules

    30 years ago, I cannot imagine Indonesia could become an Islamic Republic someday. It seemed impossible, so I decided to invest here. Some expats even married locals and have children here. But now, it is NOT impossible anymore as you can see the growing religiosity amongst the population. I did...
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    Human Rights and Campus Rules

    UPDATE: Ban on Face Veils at Indonesian University Lasted Just a Week https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/19/world/asia/indonesia-niqab-university.html
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    Oh dear, bit of a problem

    I understand your concern, even if your wife is a good driver, there are plenty of bad drivers out there, particularly the motorcyclists. And I worry most about the mob. It doesn’t matter who is right or wrong, big (car) vs. small (motorcycle), almost always the bigger one is at fault as far as...
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    Nobody told them that they are different

    Sorry... don't know how to copy & paste video, please go to https://dms.licdn.com/playback/C5605AQE2XrY1bC6f_w/43aa07f15aee4029bc1f7a9cdf0d3415/feedshare-mp4_500/1479932728445-v0ch3x?e=1521432000&v=alpha&t=Pb4a5iCr0TA_ilbif-ThWIAVBUZgcUTYJIIYZ7w2GS4 You'll see a dog, a cat, and a monkey...
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    Nobody told them that they are different

    "They all are one beautiful family they don’t mind they are different because nobody told them." Lenka Love on LinkedIn
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    Government & Business

    Salt 21 factories have already stopped production due to shortage of industrial salt caused by bureaucratic shithole to import it https://epaper.kontan.co.id/news/516313/Kemperin-Pasokan-Garam-Tipis-21-Industri-Berhenti-Produksi
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    Aviation info.

    Heartbreak as dog dies on United flight after crew forces flier to stick it in overhead bin http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2018/03/dog_suffocates_on_united_flight_after_crew_forces_flier_to_stick_it_in_overhead_bin.html
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    Jakarta Overpass

    The contractor is a state-owned enterprise, convicting them is like a slap in the face of the government. BTW, how to check if already casted in concrete, is there an equipment that works like an x-ray to see inside the concrete, what if it is found that substandard or insufficient materials are...
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    Jakarta Overpass

    As someone told me, "Indonesians can build, but they cannot maintain it". In other words, Indonesia still needs expat managers and technicians.
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    Government & Business

    Halal Certification The government is planning to make it mandatory for all food products to be either Halal certified or be labeled non-Halal. To be labeled “non-Halal”, even if the product is halal (because some small businesses just cannot afford the cost of certification), will cost them...
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    Jakarta Overpass

    It was found out that an overpass being constructed in Jakarta used 4 instead of 12 rebars as reported by Kompas https://www.pressreader.com/indonesia/kompas/20180308/281500751760320 Moreover, the size of rebar used is between 19-25 mm instead of 32 mm. If you are brave enough to use it or...
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    Human Rights and Campus Rules

    Behold, let there be... Image from Google.
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    Human Rights and Campus Rules

    I don't see it as a problem about gender, the issue is about wearing your religion on your uniform. The MALE police officer is probably not wearing anything to show his religion, and during the fight, he didn't know which one is Muslim and which one is Christian. Likewise, the two antagonist...
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    Human Rights and Campus Rules

    Thank you for the correction, it should be "prevent partiality". Nanan didn't say that women have to retire or resign if they'd like to follow their religion devoutly. He was talking about the uniform, and I can imagine why. If hijab is allowed, what's next? Niqab should be allowed too as they...
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    Human Rights and Campus Rules

    Indonesia opened a can of worms when it allowed policewomen to wear hijab on duty. The reason why it was not allowed before is to prevent impartiality in serving the public as explained by former Vice Chief-of-Police General Nanan Sukarna here...
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    Cleanup initiatives - no more plastic

    Plastic fibres found in tap water around the world, study reveals https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/sep/06/plastic-fibres-found-tap-water-around-world-study-reveals
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    Cleanup initiatives - no more plastic

    Maybe someone should start a campaign to boycott products with microbeads or nanoplastics in them. Products which may contain it are toothpaste, shampoo, face/body wash, and detergents. But first some institution should get samples, analyze it and identify the products...

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