Senior Lecturer in Politics, Indo-Pacific Research Centre, Murdoch Uni. Visiting Fellow, ISEAS. Indonesian politics, social movements in SEA. Usual disclaimers
Imagine getting to the airport to catch a flight, and this ..😅Large crowds gathered at Sukarno-Hatta airport to greet Habib Rizieq Shihab. Video is not mine.
Wacana yg benarkan perilaku ini, dgn alasan bawa Rohingya itu 'kriminal', 'pemerkosa', 'ilegal' dll. sama dgn yg keluar dari mulut Trump, Wilders, Orban dan partai kanan di EU, US dan Australi. Kanan ekstrim berhasil meng-capture wacana global ttg krisis migran dan statelessness
Mahasiswa di Banda Aceh memaksa membubarkan pengungsi Rohingya yg kebanyakan perempuan & anak-anak. Sampai ketakutan. Barbar!
Apa bedanya kalian dg kelompok beringas tak berpendidikan? Almamater kalian itu simbol pendidikan tinggi. Tapi mental kalian biadab.
'Secara keseluruhan, dana yang dibutuhkan untuk ibu kota baru sekitar Rpp466 triliun-Rp486 triliun'. For some perspective, di 2021 anggaran kesehatan, di tengah krisis pandemi, adalah 169,7 triliun.
One of the biggest failings of the Indonesian governments response to covid has been to prioritise 'the economy' over public health measures and infrastructure. Now, with infection and mortality rates spiralling it introduces a user-pay vaccination option. Incredible
Mulai hari ini, perusahaan negara Kimia Farma resmi melayani vaksinasi berbayar bagi perorangan dengan tarif Rp 879.140 untuk dua kali suntik. Bisa memunculkan persepsi bahwa vaksin berbayar lebih bagus dari vaksin gratis.
#korantempodigital
#KoranTempo
From today's anti vaccination mandate protest in Perth. Indonesian friends may be surprised to learn that apparently your country was saved by ivermectin.... 🤷🏽♂️
Installed governor cancels funding for bike lanes allocated by previous elected administration, hands out free bikes named after himself to government functionaries... 🧐
Alun-alun fenced of, claimed as Sultan's private property, paid for from public funds. Doubt this was what Hamengkubuwono IX intended when he negotiated the Sultanates 'exemption' from Indonesia's revolutionary republicanism
Old habits die hard. Kei served only 7 out of a 16 year sentence for murder, his early release last year helped by generous coverage from shows such as Kick Andy et al of his alleged 'pertobatan'.
3 years for online shit talking? By that standard a sizeable percentage of internet users should be locked up. As with most ITE cases however, its not really about whats actually been said.
Jerinx SID marah usai dituntut 3 tahun penjara dan denda Rp 10 juta subsider 3 bulan kurungan atas kasus 'IDI Kacung WHO'. Jerinx menilai ada pihak yang ingin memenjarakannya, juga pihak yang ingin memisahkannya dengan istri, Nora Alexandra.
#TopNews
You'd assume a 'massive, systematic and structural' corruption of an electoral process involving over 200 million people would produce more evidence than a few media clippings. But apparently not.
"Only 18% of Indonesians believe there is a link between human activity and climate change, according to a 2019 survey, the smallest percentage among the world’s 23 biggest countries"
Since the early 2000s many scholars, including myself, had identified the unhealthy relationship between the MUI and various hardline groups, including collaborating with and protecting those involved in violence and hate speech, what I've referred to as 'morality racketeering'
Zero deforestation mandates don't prevent legitimate development/infrastructure projects such as road access to remote areas. It does however limit the primary cause of Indonesia's rapid deforestation; mass clear-felling and burning of forests for pulp and palm oil.
Memaksa Indonesia untuk zero deforestation di 2030, jelas tidak tepat dan tidak adil. Karena setiap negara memiliki masalah-masalah kunci sendiri dan dinaungi Undang-Undang Dasar untuk melindungi rakyatnya.
This is empirically incorrect, however consistent with Tito's broader view of electoral democracy. He's long advocated for excluding the poor and 'poorly educated' from elections, so called 'pilkada asimetris' .
In light of cawe2 debate worth remembering that over 270 penjabat daerah have been appointed since 2022, several directly chosen by the presiden, all with full powers of mutasi etc. Until now, no formal mechanism of appointment has been established.
Incredibly cruel decision. Emblematic of the problem of unelected temporary regional heads, operating with full powers but without an electoral mandate. Kampung Bayam was forged through negotiations and good faith understandings between warga and the previous administration
When your version of historical events is determined by the interests of your latest political patron, not by what actually happened. Solid career to be had providing a façade of academic authority to campaign propaganda
Ustaz Maaher, who was arrested in December on charges of hate speech for alleged slurs against Habib Luthfi bin Yahya, Nahdlatul Ulama scholar and Presidential Advisory member, has died in police custody
Kanjuruhan rather than Sambo, was the test case of police accountability for excessive and undisciplined use of force, in this instance resulting in significant loss of civilian life. A disappointing but unsurprising outcome.
'BPS mencatat bahwa di tengah pandemi Covid-19, impor produk senjata dan amunisi serta bagiannya meningkat tajam. Sepanjang Maret 2020, nilai impor senjata mencapai US$ 187,1 juta, meroket hingga 7.384 persen jika dibandingkan Februari 2020.'
This is potentially devastating for Jakarta's urban poor after all the gains made. Seems a certainty Heru will keep Ahok's pro-eviction pergub. Anies waited until 2 days before the end of his term to submit the request for its anullment to Mendagri. Telat
Bongbong Marcos removes People Power anniversary from list of holidays.Prabowo presidency almost certain to engage in similar historical revisionism. Already begu by Jokowi and his HAM-washing of Prabowo's past and by extension the history of 1998
A distinct feature of Jakarta city political discourse is that the presence or absence of flooding will invevitably be magically linked to a current or former governor.
Some good news. Indonesian language will continue to be offered at Murdoch University. Responding to a flood of submissions, feedback and advocacy, university senior management has backed down on the proposal to discontinue it. Thanks to everyone who provided support.
Another case of UU ITE being used as a blunt instrument by powerful interests to attempt silence and criminalise criticism, scrutiny and basic freedom of opinion.
SAFEnet | Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Net
Selamat siang Tweeps!
Pasal karet UU ITE dipakai lagi untuk bungkam aktivis lingkungan. Kali ini Marco Kusumawijaya kena setelah mempersoalkan pengambilan pasir Pulau Bangka untuk reklamasi PIK2.
Ayo kita minta Polda Metro Jaya untuk stop kasus Marco.
#StopPidanakanMarco
He has played an important political role in popularising the renewed involvement of the military in politicised and extrajudicial policing. The promotion suggests we will see more of this.
More elite voices advocating replacing popular election of regional leaders with direct parliamentary appointment. Its a view, unsurprisingly, strongly at odds with public opinion. A recent survey by PWS found over 80% of people oppose the idea.
'Premanisme' isnt external to the state, its reflective of it. Its 'pemberantasan' in any substantive sense requires its reform, including of the police, not just mass arrests.
If there is indeed a genuine FPI-terror link then perhaps what's most scandalous is the high levels of political patronage the FPI has received over so many years from political parties, security officials, regional heads and government ministers.
Grim assessment. 'The surge is a result of travel at the end of the month of Ramadan... the absence of a cohesive health policy coupled with confused messaging, the privatisation of testing regimes and ineffective tracing.'
I argue popularity of Putin among many Indonesians reflects Indonesia’s illiberal and militarist political culture, authoritarian history and love of 'strongmen' leaders. Solid comment also from
@YohanesSulaiman
. via
@AJEnglish
Inspired perhaps by article 24 of France's controversial 'global security' bill, that seeks to restrict and potentially criminalise the filming of police.
Scathing Koran Tempo editorial on the IKN: massive national financial burden, compromised by reliance on (non-existent) foreign investment and an impossible politicised timeline, hence its use in arguments for a 3rd Presidential term.
"Sebagai warga negara Habib Rizieq memiliki hak-hak konstitusional yang melekat dan harus dilindungi oleh negara." Betul. Please note this applies to every Indonesian citizen, including those who are Ahmadi, Shia, LGBT etc etc.
A world away from the Sambo case, and probably a far better indication of the state of police reform. Open intimidation, in uniform, in the court, while several witnesses are in protection due to threats.
Sidang tragedi Kanjuruhan kali ini lebih heboh dari biasanya. Puluhan brimob hadir untuk "menyemangati" rekannya.
Eh, menyemangati atau membuat gaduh ya? 🙄
"Pak Kapolri, Hentikan Intimidasi Proses Sidang Kasus Kanjuruhan!"
Preman as subcontracted enforcers of state-disciplinary regimes is a familiar story. While the state was still in denial, many kampung took their own protective measures against covid. They should be listened to, not policed. via
@TirtoID
Immensely happy for my teman2 di Kampung Akuarium who have fought so hard to reach this point. Tirelessly and selflessly supported by
@RujakRCUS
and
@jrmk_jakarta
Sounds eerily familiar. Jokowi asks universities to 'invite industry to educate students in accord with an industry produced curriculum, not an academic one'
Bela Negara has been a program for societal militarisation and instilling ideological conformity, focused on the identification/suppression of largely internal dissent/threats. What will NU bring to it?
The first volume on Indonesia's new capital project is out. Lots of quality insights. I contribute a comparative historical overview of the political effects/drivers of purpose-built capitals reflecting on how Indonesia's political dynamics may change.
The situation in Rempang reflects an unfortunately common practice of government viewing local populations as impediments to development rather than its beneficiaries. Some comments from on the situation in Batam
Tropical forest and peatland areas bigger than the Netherlands have burned in Indonesia in the past five years, with about a third of those areas located in palm oil and pulpwood concessions, according to a new Greenpeace report. has said.
Front Pertambangan Indonesia. Jokowi and his ministerial helpers propose issuing mining permits to NU, and other ormas, with the pretext of 'pemerataan kesejahteraan' aka bagi jatah.
"Pemilu di masa Orde Baru pun berjalan memenuhi standar mekanisme yang ditentukan dalam UU Pemilu saat itu. Namun, secara empirik, Pemilu Orba tetap dinilai curang,"
Another populist foray into politicised policing by the military? Debt collection is obnoxious and predatory, but its not illegal. Law enforcement of excesses is the responsibility of the police. 'Ditumpas' is the language of the extrajudicial.
Memulihkan hak2 korban requires that perpetrators of human rights abuses, which includes in the cases listed by the President, mass murder, rape, torture and other atrocities, being brought to justice. That wont happen via non-judicial means.
Saya sebagai kepala negara mengakui bahwa pelanggaran HAM berat telah terjadi di berbagai peristiwa di Tanah Air.
Pemerintah berusaha untuk memulihkan hak-hak para korban secara adil dan bijaksana, tanpa menegasikan penyelesaian yudisial.
The proposed new capital may be used as a testing ground for new modes of undemocratic governance, such as in president/parliament appointed leaders replacing electoral contests, something long advocated by elements of this administration.
Untuk adek mahasiswa, usahakan kalau mau mengkritik atau menghina Presiden sekalipun, pake nama sendiri bukan bersembunyi di balik nama institusi..
Jantan dong. Masih remaja kok udah bencong..
🏆An inspiring project in Indonesia, involving a group of informal settlement (kampung) residents has won a 2024 Gold
#WorldHabitatAwards
for its incredible story of community resilience & collective action.
Read more🎇
Transactional moral economy of the afterlife. Like a spiritual version of 'bungkusan', ie those who go to demonstrations for material reward. But in this case for rewards in the afterlife
Ramadhan Mubarak to all friends and family who are embarking on a month of fasting and spiritual introspection. Hoping its a time of insight, connection and peace.
According to the Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology the majority of identified covid-19 cases in Indonesia, to date, are from the middle and upper classes. Linked to mobility, or disparity in access to testing?
Mind-boggling choice of name: 'The New Order Borobodur Temple'. Does he mean the New Order 'tradition' of reinventing rich historical culture into a theme park spectacle that lines the pockets of your mates?
Edisi 58 of Majalah Balairung is out now. Fun to be able to contribute to this student institution, a decades long outlet for some excellent critical journalism, apalagi I used to hangout at the Balairung office back in the mid-90s
Please join tgl 22 Juni ini, pada ulang tahun Jakarta yg ke 494, utk diskusi ttg politik identitas, modernitas, dan 'authenticity' budaya (di) Jakarta pada masa kini bersama saya dan teman2 lain di acara diskusi publik
@JakArtsCouncil
#UlangTahunJakarta
Pleased to announce that Murdoch University is offering a PhD scholarship open to Indonesian nationals hosted by our new Indo-Pacific Research Centre. Its an exciting opportunity to come and work and research with us. Applications close July 2024. 1/2
@TheOfficialJTo
How best to characterize laws that criminalise tweets or facebook posts? UU ITE has been widely condemned within Indonesia as draconian since being introduced, and conviction patterns serve to underscore this assessment.
Gibran impressive... if coming from the assumption, as some are, that he's a sullen nepo with no comprehension of government. Instead, strings of dad-derived slogans interspersed with dubious factoids
Not surprising considering Rizieq's contempt for democratic process, however been drilled into supporters for months now that anything other than victory means the electoral system is rigged.
Strange contradictory manoeuvring by Partai Buruh: supports Jokowi's perppu in interests of avoiding the 'politicisation' of debate, whatever that means, but objects to its substance (after actually reading it) which clearly undermines workers rights.
Simple but important question; if popularity is high why the need for suppression of dissent? Interrelated issue is role played by polling centres and their emphasis on elekibilitas which, intentionally or not, has aided in the construction of powerful political myths.
“Deklarasi tersebut bukan hanya menunjukkan Budiman mengkhianati kawan-kawan seperjuangannya, tapi juga mengkhianati keluarga korban penculikan, lebih dalam lagi, dia telah mengkhianati demokrasi dan nilai-nilai kemanusian,"
MK tidak meyakini relevansi atau keterhubungan antara peningkatan bansos dengan pilihan pemilih. Pilihan karena simpati, kecocokan, dan pandangan baik bukanlah hal yang melanggar hukum.
#PHPU2024
#phpupilpres2024
Jokowi bestows honorary service award to former militia leader and convicted war criminal responsible for horrific post referendum violence in Timor Leste