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Indonesian middle schooler found a way to "extract" electricity from a tree.

It is Naufal Rizki, a 15 year old boy from Aceh who uses a Kedondong (Spondias Dulcis) tree as a source of electricity.

His experiment came from a simple knowledge that fruit acid can generate electricity.

"At first when I was studying natural science, I read that the fruit that contains sour acid could deliver electricity, I finally did a test on potato. After that I think again, if the fruit contains acid, then its tree must also contains acid, finally I started doing Experiments," he told the media.

He made experiment with several trees - including mango trees, but failed. Finally he found that Kedondong tree can deliver 0.5 to 1 volt per trunk. That's where advanced experiments are done with assist from his father who works in the field of electronics. A total of more than 60 experiments have been done and had a successive failure before he finally succeeded.

His tool looks very simple that they're only consists of a series of copper pipes, iron bars, capacitors and diodes that is pierced and glued on to the tree.

Now, his invention has helped provide electricity for around 60 houses in his home village, where every house use electricity from Kedondong trees in their yard to power light bulbs.

News of his success has made Pertamina interested and they invite him to Pertamina Science Fun Fair 2016 where he exhibit and explained his invention. Further, Pertamina EP Rantau Field decides to fund the advance experiment based on Naufal's.

https://autotekno.sindonews.com/rea...ohon-kedondong-jadi-sumber-listrik-1477730185
https://www.sefsed.com/60-rumah-di-aceh-sudah-dialiri-listrik-dari-pohon-kedondong/
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Its a well known trick. The catch is to use carbon electrodes because the tree is also made of carbon. Any other element wont work.

 

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A case of love at first sight, with the Indonesian batik

Suresh Pattali - 13 May 2017

Some call it awkward. I call it awesome. Whatever the judgment, world leaders at the annual Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summits, representing more than half of the world's GDP, sport exotic garb for a signature event dubbed the 'silly shirts' photo shoot. Over the years since 1993, the sartorial ritual has showcased bombardier jackets from America, Star Trek suits from China, barongs from the Philippines, hanboks from South Korea, and ponchos from Chile, among many others. But standing out loud among the APEC outfits is the batik dreamboat that Indonesia and Malaysia have presented.

Of the two neighbors, Indonesia is artistically closer to my heart - for two reasons. In 2000, the Helping Hand, a rehabilitation centre for former drug convicts in Singapore, opened up the exotic world of Indonesian artifacts to me. First it was furniture; then batik. As the Indos craze grew big on me, my dwelling place got smaller and smaller with mattfinish teak pieces filling all available horizontal space, and framed batik paintings creeping up all the vertical space. It was love at first sight with batik, an art form refined by centuries of acculturation. I took pride when I was privately called Mr Teak and Mr Batik. I had earned those names. Batik is a manifestation of Indonesia's religious pluralism and social cohesion. It binds together the nation's present Islamic culture and a towering Hindu and Buddhist past.

One of the important identities of Indonesian heritage; batik was designated by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity on October 2, 2009. Batik textiles are a product of a wax-resistant dyeing technique found in many parts of South-East Asia, the sub-continent, and places as far as Nigeria and Egypt, where the art form was supposedly used to wrap mummies in 4th century BC. However, the Indonesian batik is the most intricate and sophisticated in terms of design, technique, and workmanship. For an aesthete, the batik of Indonesia is not just a multi-coloured piece of cloth, but a fine fabric woven with the history and heritage of a nation. If I haven't worn a tailored batik shirt despite having a small collection of the art, it's because I am still illiterate about its bylaws. Many batiks are occasion-specific. It is believed that certain cloths and motifs have mystical powers to ward off ill fortune, while others could bring good luck.

According to various Indos culture vultures, infants are carried in batik slings decorated with symbols designed to bring good luck. Certain designs are reserved for brides and bridegrooms, and the dead are shrouded in funerary batik. While the whole nation indulges in a singular fashion, batik is also trapped in a class system, as is evident from certain designs reserved for the Sultan and his family and other elite.

They say the batik pattern you wear is determinant of your social status. Batik garments are customary for many rituals. According to history books, in the naloni mitoni, first pregnancy ceremony, the mother-to-be is wrapped in seven layers of batik before being showered with blessings. When a child touches the earth for the first time, batik is used in the tedak siten ceremony to seek the blessings and protection of God and ancestors. Batik is also part of the labuhan ceremony where people throw offerings into the sea to please the deity Kanjeng Ratu Kidul. Though batik commands immense respect the world over, the sense of humour the garments radiate also has a political undertone in Indonesia.

After centuries of foreign influence, batik was reinvented in 1960s on the islands as a medium of protestation. Indonesian fashion designers, who tried to innovate women's tight-fitting kebaya by adding new colours, fabrics, and patterns, got a shot in the arm as the government took measures to preserve the tradition. The value of batik exports has since grown to $340 million in 2014. It is expected to see a 300 per cent growth to $1.5 billion in the next four years.

After the UNESCO recognition in 2009, the government asked Indonesians to wear batik on Fridays, even to offices as a replacement for formal wear. October 2 is also celebrated as National Batik Day when carnivals are held across the nation. However, batik was thrust into international limelight when major fashion labels partnered with local designers to produce haute couture clothes using the art.

Batik users suddenly found themselves in the company of world leaders, celebrities and royals like Nelson Mandela, Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, Jessica Alba, Rachel Bilson, and Reese Witherspoon, to mention a few. Batik is cool as tradition and haute couture. If not anything, it provides a comical relief in the fast-paced modern life and in the straight-jacketed world of politics and business.

suresh@khaleejtimes.com

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/dubai/my-kind-of-community-in-dubai-indonesian


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Its a well known trick. The catch is to use carbon electrodes because the tree is also made of carbon. Any other element wont work.

Maybe so, but there must be something more about his "trick" that sets him apart from other's, be it the efficiency, the effectiveness, stability, or something else.

His tool and experiment has been tested and he's awarded a patent by Indonesia Intellectual Property Office in 27 January 2017.

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Minister inaugurates Indonesia`s first enzyme production unit
28th April 2017 | 2.659 Views

Gresik, E Java (ANTARA News) - Technology and Higher Education Minister Mohamad Nasir inaugurated a 200-ton annual capacity enzyme production unit following development conducted by the Agency for Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) and PT Petrosida Gresik for commercial scale.

"The use of research results is important for industrial purposes, as it will be highly influential on the sustainability of the business. Thank God, the research results from BPPT and the Airlangga University have been utilized by the industry sector," he stated during the inauguration of the enzyme production unit located in the area of the Bio Center of PT Petrosida Gresik, East Java, on Friday.

The use of environment-friendly enzymes derived from biodiversity undeniably holds significance, as it will replace the use of chemicals. Moreover, he said the use of enzymes produced by the unit can reduce the number of enzyme imports from various industries.

The production of the enzymes will produce biodegradable industrial waste.

"This is very important, as the current enzyme production unit, so far, has produced chemicals that are difficult to decompose," he remarked.

Head of BPPT Unggul Priyanto said his party, represented by the Bioindustry Technology Center, has developed an enzyme production technology using local biological resources.

The technology has been developed through research conducted at a laboratory level and later upgraded to a pilot production scale, with a fermentor capacity of 150 to 1,500 liters.

Some types of the enzymes developed include proteases and xylanases that have been applied in the leather tanning and pulp and paper industries. Currently, the BPPT and PT Petrosida Gresik have developed the use of the enzymes on a commercial scale.

For building the enzyme production unit, BPPT has offered technological support through technical consultation, process design, and technology transfer.

Technical consultations were conducted to assist PT Petrosida Gresik in preparing the documentation for engineering design, while the technology transfer was carried out by providing training covering upstream and downstream enzyme production technologies.

Upstream production technologies included starter preparation, microbiological work, and fermentation process, while the downstream process comprised separation, concentration, purification, drying, and packaging.

He said nearly 99 percent of the enzymes, or biocatalysts, needs for the industry sector are still imported from abroad, such as China, India, Japan, and parts of Europe. The demand for enzymes tends to increase every year, and the global market demand for enzymes was estimated to increase by about seven percent per year during the period between 2015 and 2020.

Enzyme consumption for the industry sector in Indonesia was estimated to reach 2,500 tons, with an import value of around Rp200 billion in 2017, and an average annual growth rate of five to seven percent. It is a considerable value to encourage the nations self-reliance in enzyme production.(*)

http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1...rates-indonesias-first-enzyme-production-unit

 

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Maybe so, but there must be something more about his "trick" that sets him apart from other's, be it the efficiency, the effectiveness, stability, or something else.

His tool and experiment has been tested and he's awarded a patent by Indonesia Intellectual Property Office in 27 January 2017.

This "trick" was actually discovered by south-east asians in the 70's or 80's. Only now someone has patented it in their own country. This patent really has no utility. The news coverage and official certificate are for the spirit of science and to encourage young people.

 

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Proud to be Indonesian Overseas, Indonesian Pianists Return Home to Hold Concert
Saturday, 13 May 2017 | 23:44 WIB

Proud to be Indonesian Overseas, Indonesian Pianists Return Home to Hold Concert (Doc: Ananda Sukarlan)

JAKARTA, NETRALNEWS.COM - Following the anxiety of many people in Indonesia today, a number of pianists who have been living abroad are returning to their homeland, Indonesia.

They want to show that they still love Indonesia, and through a concert they will express their belief in their love to Indonesia, the homeland they have long left behind.

The three pianists are Anthony Hartono (23 years old, now living in Helsinki, Finland), Randy Ryan (22) and Edith Widayani (27, both living in the United States). They have won numerous international prizes and awards, and have shown their pride to the homeland during their time abroad.

According to pianist Ananda Sukarlan, as a musician living abroad of course there were many people asked him about the political conditions in Indonesia. Moreover when the judge's verdict dropped two years in prison for Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama or Ahok. "Not only that, since the beginning of Mr Ahok case was rolling that is considered to have done religious blasphemy was very forced, until finally he was imprisoned today," said Ananda to Netralnews.com, Friday (05/12/2017).

Regarding the concert to be performed by the young pianists, Ananda said, this is the first time they met on a stage, at the invitation of Ananda Sukarlan who has lived half of his life in Spain and The Grand Signature Pianos founded by pianist Helen Gumanti who also lives overseas (Montreal, Canada).

They agreed to perform at "The Grand Sunday Show with Ananda Sukarlan" at The Grand Piano Atelier, Fagetti Building, Mangga Dua, a talk show and a concert on June 11, at 4pm. In this event in addition to their concerts, there will also be chat with the audience.

Ananda added that the event will be recorded and aired at a later date. The most exciting thing is that in addition to playing individually, as conclusion they will play with 4 pianos with Ananda Sukarlan in his work, "Winter of Discontent". One of those pianos is Fazioli Liminal, one of the only 10 pianos in the world.

"Although, or rather precisely because these three best Indonesian pianists live abroad, they will be presenting concerts full with Indonesian-ness", said Ananda Sukarlan.

The three world pianists have also intended to record CDs together to show the world that Indonesian classical music can compete with international classical music. The music to be recorded is Rachmaninov, Debussy and some Rapsodia Nusantara.

Ananda added that the CD will be made while they are in Jakarta in June and July, and will be published around August, along with the celebration of Indonesian independence. (*)

http://www.en.netralnews.com/news/c...donesian.pianists.return.home.to.hold.concert


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The schoolgirl thrash metal band smashing stereotypes in Indonesia
Taking Rage Against the Machine and Slipknot as inspiration, three Muslim teenagers are blasting their way into the Asian music scene as Voice of Baceprot

It was a dull day in music class that ignited a rebellion in three Indonesian teenage girls.

Poring over their school teacher’s music collection, the hijab-wearing schoolgirls from conservative West Java discovered a trove of heavy metal.

“I just fell in love with metal since that first time I heard it. It felt so rebellious,” said 16-year-old Firdda Kurnia. “I think we found ourselves in the music.”

Kurnia is vocalist and guitarist of Voice of Baceprot, the metal group she formed in 2014 with drummer Eusi Siti Aisyah and bassist Widi Rahmawati. The band is now blasting its way into the Asian music scene, causing consternation among more conservative peers and bringing the three young women death threats and hate mail.

VoB, as they are known, have achieved acclaim throughout Java and appeared on national television, reward for the dedication of the band members who every day after school diligently practised their thrash metal riffs and brainstormed original lyrics.

This week the young women skipped school to travel four hours by road to the capital Jakarta to perform live on national TV.

“Mostly I like bands from outside,” said Kurnia earnestly, as the band waited in the green room before going on set. “You know – like Slipknot, Rage Against the Machine and Lamb of God.”

The girls were dressed in black skinny jeans, matching black headscarves and thigh-length T-shirts emblazoned with the letters VoB, not only an abbreviation of the band’s name but a word that means “noisy” in their ethnic Sundanese language.

Their merchandise also boasts VoB’s tagline: “The other side of metallism”.

“Many people think metal music is satanic but we are showing that there is a different shade, a different side to the music,” said Erza Satia, 35, the music teacher who introduced the girls to heavy metal, and is now their manager.

In the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, Satia said music is a constructive, creative way for his students to avoid vices such as drugs and “free sex”, the term used to cover any pre-marital sex. Some 90 % of Indonesia’s population of 250 million is Muslim and most are decidedly moderate, but in relatively conservative West Java, the all-girl band has raised many eyebrows and a few haters.

Indeed, Satia has received threatening phone calls pressuring him to break up the band, while religious leaders have tried to obstruct VoB’s concerts – in one case pulling out the power cord to cut the sound.

At home too, the girls’ parents were initially uneasy. Today though, points out drummer Siti, her mum is proudly watching her on TV.

As the band’s reputation has grown, so too has the support and pride of their family and community.

“We can play metal and protect our morals. Of course Islam and metal can match. Why not?” said Kurnia. “Metal is a just a genre of music. The problem is it is often associated with bad things, but it doesn’t have to be.”

They are words the band members live by. After the gruelling day of travel to Jakarta, and screaming down the microphone without a sip of water, they were sticking to their fast in the holy month of Ramadan.

Despite the lack of food and sleep, they were visibly energised. “That was so cool!” said a beaming Siti, after performing their first song. The talkshow hosts, too, were squealing in awe.

The girls of VoB know they are different and they don’t care. Up against a double whammy of gender and religion, challenging stereotypes is something they are taking in their stride.

“I think what we want to say to the young women of Indonesia is, don’t be afraid of being different,” said Kurnia. “Don’t be afraid to shout your independence.”

So far VoB has thousands of fans on social media – even from Israel, they proudly point out – as well as four original songs, which cover social issues such as religious tolerance and climate change.

There are still a few years to go before the trio finish high school, but they have big dreams. “Maybe VoB could be famous,” said bassist Widi, with a shy, toothy grin.

“We are hoping that we can release an album,” added Kurnia. “And we are dreaming of performing overseas, like in England or America.”

“Or maybe,” said Widi, “in an Arab country?”

https://www.theguardian.com/global-...ing-stereotypes-java-indonesia-voice-baceprot

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Brando Mamana lands ridiculous knockout in Indonesia’s One Pride MMA
by MMA Fighting Newswire May 17, 2017, 12:47pm EDT

When the year-end awards are collected, and people are doing their deep dives for knockouts that occurred outside the UFC and Bellator, take note of what happened in Indonesia.

In a bout between Brando Mamana and Adi Paryanto, Mamana lands a beautiful spinning head kick flush on Paryanto’s chin, clipping him out of mid-air, in what was one of the most beautiful — and violent — KOs of 2017.

Brando Mamana KO's Adi Paryanto at One Pride MMA #3 in Indonesia. Mental note: Never get hit by something like this. pic.twitter.com/giKbZaafco

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) May 17, 2017

Check out the sequence below.

http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/5/1...diculous-knockout-in-indonesias-one-pride-mma
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40 Indonesian foods we can't live without (Pt.1)
Sara Schonhardt for CNN • Updated 7th July 2017

http://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/40-indonesian-foods/index.html

(CNN) — At a poll CNN did a few years ago, our readers voted rendang the most delicious food in the world. Now it's high time to give culinary credentials to that islands-sprawling nation of Indonesia. Its food deserves some time in the limelight.

Here we run through a mouth-watering array of broth-soaked noodles, fiery curries, banana-wrapped fish and vegetable salads with sweet peanut dressing.
Here are 40 dishes we just can't live without.

1. Sambal

While technically more of a condiment, the chili-based sauce known as sambal is a staple at all Indonesian tables.

Dishes aren't complete unless they've a hearty dollop of the stuff, a combination of chilies, sharp fermented shrimp paste, tangy lime juice, sugar and salt all pounded up with mortar and pestle. So beloved is sambal, some restaurants have made it their main attraction, with options that include young mango, mushroom and durian.

Pedas Abis, Waroeng Spesial Sambal, Jl. RM. Said No.39, Solo, Surakarta


2. Satay

These tasty meat skewers cook up over coals so hot they need fans to waft the smoke away. Whether it's chicken, goat, mutton or rabbit, the scrappy morsels get marinated in turmeric, barbecued and then bathed in a hearty dose of peanut sauce.

Other nations now lay claim to sate, but Indonesians consider it a national dish conceived by street vendors and popularized by Arab traders. Each vendor seeks distinction, but "sate madura" -- served with rice cakes (ketupat) and diced cucumber and onion -- is distinguished by its boat-shaped street carts.

Sate Ragusa serves legendary satay that dates to the 1950s. Its signature spaghetti ice cream is a perfect dish to cleanse the palate after a meal.

Sate Ragusa, Jl. Veteran 1 No. 10, Gambir, Jakarta


3. Bakso

We're not always sure what's in it, but we're always sure we'll want more.

A favorite among students, this savory meatball noodle soup gained international fame when U.S. President Barack Obama remembered it as one of his favorites during a visit to Jakarta.
The meatballs -- springy or rubbery, the size of golf balls or bigger -- are made from chicken, beef, pork or some amorphous combination of them all. Sold mostly from pushcarts called kaki lima, bakso comes garnished with fried shallots, boiled egg and wontons.

Bakso Lapangan Tembak Senayan, Jl. Gerbang Pemuda 1, Senayan, Jakarta


4. Soto

This traditional meat soup comprises a broth and ingredients that vary across the archipelago.

Common street versions are made of a simple, clear soup flavored with chicken, goat or beef. In Jakarta, home of the indigenous Betawi, soto Betawi garners fame with its sweet, creamy, coconut-milk base. It's usually topped with crispy shallots and fried garlic, and as much or little sambal as taste buds can take.

• Kafe Betawi, No. 1, Grand Indonesia Mall, West Mall Lt. LG No. 08, Jalan MH. Thamrin No.1, Jakarta; +62 21 2358 0501
• Soto Madura, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 16, Gambir, Jakarta

5. Nasi goreng

Considered Indonesia's national dish, this take on Asian fried rice is often made with sweet, thick soy sauce called kecap (pronounced ketchup) and garnished with acar, pickled cucumber and carrots. To add an element of fun to the experience, diners can try nasi gila (or "crazy rice") and see how many different kinds of meat they can find buried among the grains -- yes, those are hot dog slices.

Menteng Plaza, Lantai Ground, Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto No. 79, Menteng, Jakarta


6. Gado-gado

A favorite mix of taste and healthy ingredients.

Literally "mix-mix," the term gado-gado is often used to describe situations that are all mixed up -- Jakarta, for instance, is a gado-gado city.

As a food, however, it's one of Indonesia's best-known dishes, essentially a vegetable salad bathed in the country's classic peanut sauce. At its base are boiled long beans, spinach, potato, corn, egg and bean sprouts coupled with cucumber, tofu and tempe.
Gado-gado gets sweeter as you travel eastward through Indonesia -- but Jakartans swear by the cashew sauce at Gado-Gado Boplo.

Gado-Gado Boplo, Jl. Panglima Polim IX No. 124, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; +62 21 724 8334


7. Nasi uduk

A perennial favorite among native Betawi, nasi uduk is rice cooked in coconut milk and includes a pinwheel of various meat and vegetable accoutrements. It almost always includes fried chicken, boiled eggs and tempe (soybean cake) with anchovies and is topped with emping (melinjo nut crackers). It's cheap, fast and popular among lunchtime crowds.
Nearly four decades old and still going strong, Nasi Uduk Babe Saman packs in everyone from students to celebrities morning, noon and night.

Nasi Uduk Babe Saman, Jalan kebon kacang 3, Jakarta; +62 21 314 1842


8. Nasi padang

Singaporeans may say they can't live without it, but nasi padang, named after its birth city in Sumatra, is 100% Indonesian.

Nasi padang is a meal with steamed rice accompanied by more than a dozen dishes -- goopy curries with floating fish heads or rubbery cow's feet -- stacked up on the table. The best way is to chuck away the cutlery and dig in with hands then wash the spice away with a sweet iced tea.

Garuda Nasi Padang, Jl. Gajah Mada no. 8, Medan, Sumatra


9. Ayam goreng

IFC could be a worthy rival for KFC.

The key to Indonesian fried chicken is the use of small village birds, whose freedom to run around the yard makes them tastier than the big chunks of meat at KFC. Variations on that chain have cropped up across the country -- rumor has it that one of these was founded by a polygamist, so franchisees must have multiple wives.

Ayam Goreng Suharti, Jalan Kapten Tendean No. 13, Mampang Prapatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; +62 21 525 4595


10. Bakmi goreng

Noodles compete with rice for carbohydrate of choice in Indonesia, ranging from broad and flat (kwetiau) to scrawny vermicelli (bihun).

The best are bakmi -- pencil-thin and, in this case, fried with egg, meat and vegetables. Vendors add their own special spices for distinction, but the iconic Bakmi Gajah Mada garners a cult following. More modern outlets now make noodles from spinach and beets.
Bakmi Gang Mangga gives diners an in to the cool hangouts in the old city, but only after 5 p.m. For an earlier version, try Bakmi GM on Jl. Sunda.

• Bakmi Gang Mangga, Kemurnian IV No. 38B, Gang Mangga, Glodok, Taman Sari, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
• Bakmi GM, Jl. Sunda No. 9, Thamrin, Jakarta; +62 21 390 3018

11. Gudeg

Fit for a sultan it may not be, but gudeg is certainly the signature of the royal city of Yogyakarta.

The sweet jackfruit stew is boiled for hours in coconut milk and palm sugar, making the fruit so soft and tender it falls apart with little chewing. Other spices are thrown into the mix but teak leaves give it a brown coloring. Like nasi uduk, it's served with rice, boiled egg, chicken and crispy, fried beef skin.

Adem Ayem, Jl. Slamet Riyadi 342, Solo


12. Rawon

The black soup from East Java. A beef stew that goes heavy on the keluak nut to give it a nutty flavor and a deep, black color. The soup base also mingles with garlic, shallots, ginger, turmeric and red chili to make it nice and spicy. The most famous variant is called Rawon Setan (Devil's soup) in Surabaya.

Rawon Setan, Jl. Embong Malang, Kota Surabaya, Jawa Timur

13. Pecel lele

The sight of fried catfish may surprise first-time diners since it looks almost the same as it does living. Served with rice and red and green sambal, this is simple street fare that fills the belly, which may be why it's a standout across Jakarta.

Bakmi GM, Jl. Sunda no 9 Thamrin | Sarinah 3 & 4 Fl, Jakarta


14. Opor ayam

Small diners, called warungs, now sell this traditional dish of braised chicken in coconut milk on a daily basis. Still, it remains a staple on tables around the end of Ramadan, when it's served with packed rice cakes (ketupat). A little like a mild, slightly chalky curry with less prep time required, it's filled with Indonesia's signature spices -- garlic, ginger, cumin and coriander.

Masakan Rumah Ibu Endang, Jl. Cipete Raya No. 16C, Fatmawati, Jakarta


15. Mie ayam

In search of the perfect noodle dish? Stop here.
For this dish, bakmie is boiled in stock and topped with succulent slices of gravy-braised chicken. Chives and sambal add extra flavor -- but if it's done right little else is needed. Unlike most Indonesian cuisine, where the secret is in the sauce, the clue to a good mie ayam is the perfect al dente noodle.

Bakmi Orpha, a hole in the wall in west Jakarta, draws Ferrari-owning clientele for its deceivingly tasty mie and wontons.

Bakmi Orpha, JL. Malaka II No. 25, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; +62 21 691 2450


16. Babi guling

Pork is uncommon in this Muslim majority nation, but we had to include roast suckling pig given the near hysteria it generates on the Hindu island of Bali. The Balinese respect their food and lavish attention on its preparation. Before spit-roasting the pig they bath it in coconut water and rub it with chili, turmeric, garlic and ginger to ensure succulence.

Babi guling fans fly from Jakarta to scarf the crispy skinned pork at Warung Ibu Oka -- but be sure to get there before 3 p.m.

Warung Ibu Oka, Jl. Suweta sidestreet, Kuta, Bali


17. Gulai

Gulai is the common name for curry dishes, namely those from north Sumatra. Indonesian curries have regional variations that depend on the types of meat and fish available -- though gulai almost always incorporates cinnamon. Opor and rendang can be considered gulais, but better to try out the rainbow of other options. Pagi-Sore is a national franchise serves a tangy fish-head curry.

Pagi-Sore, Jl. Pondok No. 143, Padang


18. Bubur ayam

From blue-collar workers to government ministers, almost everyone starts their day with this rice gruel, a savory porridge served with soy sauce, fried shallots, shredded chicken, beans and crackers. Outside Java variations can include corn, cassava and fish, while a sweeter version -- for those who prefer not to start their day with a blast of chili -- is made with mung beans.

Bubur Ayam Mang H Oyo, Jl. Sulanjana No.30, Bandung, Jawa Barat


19. Bakpao

The best thing about rush hour.

Jakarta gridlock may be a blessing for the bakpao market. Vendors often line busy roads during rush hour to offer these fluffy meat-filled buns to hungry passersby in need of a snack.
Sweet offerings include chocolate and green bean, indicated by a colored dot on top. No need to go in search of them, they'll find you.


20. Asinan sayur

When palates crave the opposite of Javanese sweetness, this pickled vegetable salad offers reprieve. The secret is in the dressing, a thin peanut sauce swirled with palm sugar to offset the salty snap of preserved mustard leaf, carrot, cabbage and cucumber. The krupuk cracker crunch comes from a yellow disc made with egg noodles.

Yaya has been serving up bowls of Asinan for 22 years outside the iconic Ragusa Ice Cream shop. He also makes a mean dried-squid salad called juhi.

Outside Sate Ragusa, Jl. Veteran 1 No. 10, Gambir, Jakarta

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40 Indonesian foods we can't live without (Pt.2)
Sara Schonhardt for CNN • Updated 7th July 2017

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21. Cah kangkung

Otherwise known as water spinach, a common river weed, kangkung gets stir fried with sweet soybean sauce, huge slices of garlic, bird's-eye chili and shrimp paste to take it from a poor man's food to something with a kick. Because it grows well in any kind of soil, it is a common ingredient in dishes throughout Asia. Here the cah indicates its Chinese origins.

Santika Baru Seafood, Jl. Bendungan Hilir Raya Kav. 36A, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta


22. Pepes ikan

You can get your tuna out of a can -- or you can eat it the right way.
Pepes signifies the steaming of food in banana leaves, which gives it an earthy flavor that works well with the rich Manadonese spices (woku) it's coupled with. When matched with tuna the result is a dense, fiery dish that holds its distinct flavors, but should be eaten gingerly.

Beautika, Jl. Hang Lekir No. 1, Kebayoran Baru; +62 21 722 6683


23. Pempek

According to lore, the name pempek refers to the old Chinese man who first produced these fish and tapioca cakes from Palembang in South Sumatra. Now a Palembang specialty, pempek or empek-empek comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.

The most famed, kapal selam, or translated as submarine, contains a chicken egg and is rumored to be the most nutritious form of the spongy dough balls, which are sprinkled with shrimp powder and served withcuka, a dark dipping sauce made from vinegar, chili and sugar.


24. Perkadel

So simple it's often overlooked, Perkadel's unassuming appearance belies its flavorful punch. A distant relative of Dutch minced-meat frikandel, these croquettes are either potato based and filled with beef or made from corn (perkadel jagung).

In Bandung, crowds line up late night in seedy alleyways to snack on potato fritters made soft from frying in hot oil.


25. Martabak

You can make it without lard. But why bother?

Think of a spongy, thick crepe made with 10 times the lard, and you'll be somewhat close to imaging martabak.

There are two versions of Indonesian martabak. The sweet version (right) looks more like a pancake filled with gooey chocolate, peanuts or cheese, while the savory one (left) - also known as "martabak telor" or egg martabak -is made from crispy pulled pastry like filo that is flattened in a wok as egg and minced meats are rapidly folded in. Served with pickled cucumber and a sweet and sour vinegar.

Martabak Ayah, Muhammad Daudsyah, Jl. Tgk Diblang, Kota Banda Aceh


26. Sayur asem

This clear, refreshing soup derived from tamarind pairs well with fried food since it's stocked with vegetables and some of Indonesia's most interesting ingredients: melinjo, bilimbi, chayote. A very close relative called sayur lodeh is made with coconut milk and has a sweeter flavor.

Warung Surabaya, Jl. DR. Abdul Rachman Saleh, Jakarta


27. Sop buntut

Revitalized by the chef at Hotel Borabodor in 1973 after a food and beverage staffer saw a government minister eating a bowl on the street, oxtail soup is loved by Indonesians from all classes.

The high-end version -- now the domain of Indonesia's diplomatic corps -- uses imported Australian beef, 7,000 kilograms a month to be precise, and comes complete with steamed rice, pickles, lime and sambal. Its less pretentious outlet Sop Buntut Bogor Cafe is now in Pacific Place Mall.

Sop Buntut Bogor Cafe, Pacific Place Mall, level 5, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, SCBD, Jakarta; +62 21 5797 3238

28. Ketoprak

Not to be confused with the theatrical drama of the same name that re-enacts Javanese legends, this Ketoprak is made from vermicelli, tofu, packed rice cake and bean sprouts. It rounds out the quintet of pestle-and-mortar-based dishes that include gado-gado and pecel, and is a simple street dish that tastes mostly of peanuts and spice but is chockfull of carbohydrates.

Any street vendors


29. Balado terong

If it's red, you'll eat it. Think about it.

The color of this dish is enough to set taste buds going. Nothing more than grilled purple eggplant topped with heaps of chili sauce made from dried shrimp paste (balacan), it calls for a substantial portion of rice to even out the fire engine flavor.

Seribu Rasa, Jl. Haji Agus Salim No. 128, Menteng, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; +62 21 392 8892


30. Lontong sayur

Boiled for hours in coconut leaf casings, the glutinous packed rice cake known as lontong is one of the best vehicles for pairing with thick peanut sauces and curries.

It serves as the base for this savory morning favorite, a coconut-milk curry made with young papaya, soy-braised tofu and hard-boiled eggs. Crushed up krupuk add a little crunch to get you going.

Pak Sule's stand, outside the ANZ building on Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta

31. Rendang

Perhaps Padang's most famed curry, rendang is not an everyday food since it takes time and skill to make. Its secret is in the gravy, which wraps around the beef for hours until, ideally, it's splendidly tender. A dried version, which can be kept for months (like jerky) is reserved for honored guests and important celebrations.

Restoran Sederhana, Jl. Gandaria Tengah III No. 23, Jakarta; +62 21 725 0172

32. Tahu gejrot

Reason number 467 to love tofu.

These clouds of golden, fried tofu look like little packages behind the windows of the boxes from which they are sold. Tofu is a poor man's snack, but that also makes it prevalent. Menteng Plaza has a version of fluffy tofu steeped in sweet soy sauce and chili and served in a pestle and mortar.

Taman Menteng, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto, Jakarta


33. Sop kambing

If Indonesia ever got cold enough to necessitate a winter stew, sop kambing would be even more popular. A robust soup with a yellow broth full of celery, tomato, and great chunks of goat meat, this dish could make the Campbell's soup man quiver. Be warned if you have high blood pressure since the dish will heat you up. Ginger, lime leaf, candlenut and spring onion give it peppery smell that adds to its refreshingly earthy flavor.

Sop Kaki Kambing stands among a number of roadside street vendors, Jl. Kendal, Menteng, Jakarta


34. Siomay

Think of it as Indonesia's version of dim sum -- traditional steamed fish dumplings known in China as shaomai.

A complete portion comes with a steamed potato, cabbage, egg, and bitter gourd, and is served with a boiled peanut sauce similar to gado-gado. Perhaps Indonesia's most ubiquitous traveling street food, the best way to dine on siomay is from a bicycle vendor, who carts his large steamer around on the back of his bike. For the less health-inclined, an alternative to siomay is batagor, which is fried instead of steamed.

Siomay Pak Lili, Jl. Geger Kalong Girang, Bandung


35. Ikan bakar

The best things in life are the simplest.

Grilled fish, plain and simple. But in a country with more than 17,000 islands, fish is bound to feature prominently. While squid and prawns have a place in Indonesian cuisine, ikan bakar gets a far better showing for a fleshy texture that is great for dipping. It is usually marinated in the typical trove of spices and served with a soy and chili-based sauce.

Ikan Bakar Cianjur, Jl. Cipete Raya No.35, Cilandak, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; +62 21 7590 0222


36. Daun pepaya

Papaya is one of the fastest growing trees in Southeast Asia, and its bitter leaves are great for sauteing. This dish is common in Manado, but regional variations have made it popular among the leaf-and-seed-eating crowd, a big bunch in Indonesia.

Bumbu Desa, Jalan Suryo No. 38, Kebayoran Baru, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; +62 21 720 1244


37. Otak-otak

Another famed fish cake from Palembang, otak-otak has a more charming appearance, since it's wrapped in banana leaves before being grilled over charcoal. Indigenous Sumatrans eat it with red chili mixed with fermented soy sauce, but in Jakarta it is served with Java's ubiquitous peanut sauce.

Harum Manis, Pavilion Apartment, Jl. KH Mas Mansyur Kav. 24, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; +62 21 5794 1727


38. Bebek goreng

Ducks are common companions to rice fields around Indonesia, but they can be difficult to prepare for consumption. Too often fried duck comes as a mass of tiny bones and overly fried oily meat. That doesn't make it any less worthy of the top 40, though.
Dapur Babah, Jalan Veteran I No. 18-19, Gambir, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Bebek Bengil, Jalan Hanoman, Padangtegal, Ubud, Kec. Gianyar, Bali; +62 361 975 489


39. Gorengan

Fry it, and they will come.

Or simply "fried foods," gorengan are the most prolific snacks in all of Indonesia.
Street carts typically offer crispy golden nuggets of tempe, cassava and tofu, as well as fried bananas, sweet potatoes, vegetables fritters made from shredded carrot, cabbage and bean sprouts and fermented soybean cakes.

Any kaki lima which serves an oil-stained news-wrapping gorengan topped with a handful of green chili


40. Indomie

If you had to name one food Indonesians couldn't live without, it would have to be one that is easy to transport, since they're often on the go.

That makes instant noodles Indomie beloved by all. Sold at grocery stores, village mom and pop shops and even from the basket of bicycles, Indomie calls for nothing more than hot water and a packet of chemical-induced flavoring before it's ready to fill one's tummy.

http://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/40-indonesian-foods/index.html

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To complement the article from CNN, I add some more especially from the eastern part of Indonesia..

41. Coto Makassar

Coto Makassar or Coto Mangkasara (Makassarese), is an Indonesian traditional soup originating from Makassar, South Sulawesi. It is a variant of soto traditional beef and offal stew with seasoned broth made from ground peanuts and spices. The main ingredient of this soup is beef and it can be mixed with innards such as intestine, liver, lungs, heart, tripe, or cow brain.

Coto Makassar is usually served with Burasa or Ketupat rice cakes. Coto is easily found in many cities accross Indonesia.


42. Pallubasa

Pallubasa is the traditional food from Makassar, South Sulawesi. Like Coto Makassar, it is also made from offal of cattle or buffalo. The cooking process is same as for Coto Makassar; the offal is boiled for long time. After it is boiled, the offal is added to meat, then sliced and served in a bowl.

What distinguishes Pallubasa from Coto Makassar is the heavy use of fried coconut and usually served with a raw egg. Coto Makassar is eaten with ketupat, while Pallubasa is eaten with burasa. But unlike the more popular coto Makassar, Pallubasa is very rare to find outside Makassar city and its vicinity.


43. Sop Konro

Another beef soup from Makassar. The soup mainly use cow ribs, cooked until the bones are soft. Another version is Sop Konro Bakar or grilled Sop Konro where grilled rib is served separated from the soup gravy. The konro soup is black like rawon and use a lot of coriander.


44. Pallumara

A milkfish soup from Makassar. The fish is cooked with tamarind, galangale, tumeric and others.

Readily available in Makassar-Bugis restaurant accross Indonesia.


45. Kaledo

Kaledo (or sop kaledo, abbreviated from kaki lembu donggala) is a traditional cow's trotters soup served in spicy broth, from Donggala regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Per its name, the meat used in this particular food is cow's feet and its marrow. The dish originated from Donggala, and from there spread around Sulawesi.

This soup is often consumed with steamed rice or sweet potatoes, using the usual utensils that consist of spoon, fork, and occasionally knife; and also additionally using straw, used to sip out the marrow inside of the bones. The broth itself was often served with sliced lime, in order to give sour freshnes in otherwise quite oily soup.


46. Pupeda

Pupeda or Papeda is sago congee, the staple food of native people in Maluku and Papua. It is commonly found in eastern Indonesia, as the counterpart of central and western Indonesian cuisines that favour rice as their staple food.

Pupeda is made from sago starch. The Moluccans and Papuans acquire the starch by felling the trunk of a sago palm tree, cutting it in half, and scraping the soft inner parts of the trunk, the pith, producing a crude sago pith flour. This flour is then mixed with water and squeezed to leach the starch from the flour. The still moist sago starch is usually stored in a container made of sago palm leaflets, called tumang in which it will keep for several months before spontaneous fermentation will turn it too acidic and unsuitable for making pupeda. Depending on the variety and the growing conditions, it may take a sago tree five to fifteen years to accumulate enough starch in its trunk to make the effort of extracting it worthwhile.

Pupeda is made by cooking sago starch with water and stirring until it coagulates. It has a glue-like consistency and texture. Pupeda is usually eaten with yellow soup made from mackerel, tuna or mubara fish spiced with turmeric and lime. Papeda is sometimes also consumed with boiled starchy tubers, such as those of cassava or yam. Sayur bunga pepaya (papaya flower bud vegetables) and tumis kangkung (stir-fried water spinach) are often served as side dish vegetables to accompany pupeda.


47. Gohu Ikan Ternate

This one is from Ternate, North Maluku.

Often dubbed as Ternate sashimi. It is a dish of raw tuna mixed with fried ground nut, shallot, lime, chili and salt. The word "gohu" itself is native Ternatean word for eaten raw.

Traditionally, Gohu ikan is eaten with sago bar, a hard bread made from sago starch.


48. Gohu Manado

Though taken its name from Ternatean word, this dish is from Manado, north Sulawesi and is very different from Ternate's gohu. While gohu Ternate is a fish dish, Manado version is made from Papaya fruit.

Gohu Manado is a type of pickled. Sliced young papaya marinated in a mix of vinegar, water, sugar, shrimp paste, and (lots of) chili.


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John Legend, Chrissy Teigen share Bali vacation photos

Ni Nyoman Wira
The Jakarta Post

Jakarta | Mon, July 17, 2017 | 03:18 pm

Chrissy Teigen and her husband John Legend pose for a photograph wearing traditional Balinese attire during their vacation on the island. (instagram.com/chrissyteigen/File)


American singer-songwriter John Legend appears to have enjoyed a pleasant break with his family in the midst of his Darkness and Light world tour, which ends Oct. 14 in Portugal, on none other than Indonesia's most famous island.

Together with his model wife Chrissy Teigen and their baby Luna, the celebrity family traveled to Bali and posted photos of their vacation on Instagram.

Of these, what probably excited their Indonesian fans most was a photograph taken of the couple donning traditional Balinese attire.

Read also: Obama’s Bali trip includes museum visit, rice terraces, rafting adventure

“We had the most beautiful, wonderful time in Bali. COMO Shambhala [Estate], my body and mind have never felt so clear. Thank you for getting me to move again (first time since I was 8 months pregnant and Luna is...ummm...15 months old) and giving me some much-needed body and nutrition schooling!” wrote Teigen on her Instagram account.

“And thank you for dressing us in your beautiful, traditional ceremonial costumes! And don’t worry, everyone. I still love me some .99 two tacos. Balance! #notbeingpaidtosaythis.”

Teigen also shared her photo while wearing this all-gold outfit and holding daughter Luna in her lap. (instagram.com/chrissyteigen/File)

Teigen also shared a photo of herself wearing an all-gold outfit, from the headdress to the dress, holding Luna in her lap. The latest photo she posted was taken as she practiced acroyoga, as reported by kompas.com.

Legend is scheduled to resume his tour from July 24, traveling through the United States, the United Kingdom and other European countries before closing on October 14 in Portugal. (kes)
http://www.thejakartapost.com/life/...hrissy-teigen-share-bali-vacation-photos.html

 

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INDONESIA Celebrates INDEPENDENCE DAY throughout the Archipelago!
15 Aug 2017

Indonesia proclaimed her Independence on August 17th 1945, This year Indonesia celebrates its 72nd year of the Proclamation of Independence, Every year this historic event is celebrated with numerous exciting events throughout the nation that are aimed at enhancing Unity in Diversity.

1 | The Official Ceremony at Merdeka Palace

The pinnacle celebration commemorating Independence Day is held on the morning of the 17th August at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, facing the National Monument. The highlight will be the moment when the Declaration of Independence is read out, that was first proclaimed by Soekarno-Hatta at precisely 10 AM. This is followed by the flag ceremony carried by the Paskibraka, a special flag bearing and flag raising group, recruited from among the brightest eligible students in high school throughout the country. They spent months in training and quarantine, to be able to perform flawlessly during the official ceremony in front of the President and honored guests. A similar ceremony is held at sunset to lower the Indonesian red-and-white flag.


2 | Pitching the Flag on Indonesia’s highest peaks and In the Deep Sea

In the regions, similar ceremonies are held, In addition, rock climbing communities make it a challenge to raise the Indonesian flag on the highest peaks of the numerous Indonesian volcanoes and mountains, while diving communities will dive deep underwater into pitch the huge red-and white-flags in the Indonesian seas.


3 | Special Massive Discounts in Malls and Participative Events

To add to the enjoyment, this year, the hundreds of malls throughout the country will offer special 72% discount on goods a few days prior and after 17th August. While throughout August, local and International Events are held throughout the country to include all and everyone in the festivities.


4 | Towns and Villages celebrate with Joyful Competitions

Meanwhile each community in cities and villages will creatively form a committee to design competitions according to their demographics, and taking in the list of participant a few days earlier. The races vary from a seemingly simple, yet technical task of putting a pencil to a bottle, to a grueling balance match on a log. Everyone is in full spirit for a chance of winning many kind of prizes. From simple school supplies to the big screen LCD TV, some areas even have a motorcycle for the grand prize. Nevertheless, a few races remain mandatory in highlighting this anticipated annual red and white festivities, such as listed below:


Eating race: the round kerupuk

Kerupuk, or crackers are Indonesia’s favorite snacks. It has so many varieties of shapes, color, and ingredients. It is lightweight and crunchy, and usually comes as addition for daily meals. The classic kerupuk is white, 20 cm in diameter, spiraled perforated texture with 2 cm of thickness and made of savory flavored starch. The game goes like this: rows of kerupuk will be hung upon a thread of plastic rope, usually slightly higher than the participant’s heights. Participants should race to be the first to finish eating the dangling kerupuk. The twist? Everyone’s hands are tied behind their back! It’s so much fun watching kids compete, and jump to reach the continuously moving kerupuk to win the prize.


Balance race: the marble ball on a spoon

Kelereng, or marble, is one of the common traditional toys found in rural areas of Indonesia. During Independence Day, Children and adults are lining up to participate in the Marble Race. A marble is put on a spoon, then participants must bite the spoon, and run to the finish line without dropping the ball, with hands behind their back. Sometime the race is done in a team relay, to win bigger prizes. Here, you will see everyone cheering for those trying to focus on balancing the marble on the spoon while remembering to keep on running in the right direction!

Strength race: the rope pull

Locally known as tarik tambang, this game is played by two teams (2-10 person). Both teams are required to hold each end of the rope, with it’s center point marked with a flag. Lines are drawn in the center of the court, and when the referee shouts “start!”, the pulling race began to test each side’s strength and perseverance. Whomever crosses the center court lines, lose!


Speed race: gunny sack race

The games involve the iconic karung goni, a durable gunny sack made of jute weave that farmers used to holds grains and potatoes. You have to jump as long and fast as you can to cross the finish lines in these sacks, covering your waist to feet area. It may sound easy, but maintaining speed and balance in a confined sack needs some practice to avoid tripping on the ground. This race is famously named “balap karung”.


Grit race: the pinang pole climb

Last but surely not least, is the epic panjat pinang. A slender, straight and slippery pinang palm tree is the perfect pole for this race. On top of the pole, the prizes are hung to lure participants to reach and grab them. These days, the pinang is also strengthened by bamboo poles, in order to reach a sturdy stand at around 7 meter high. In a few areas, the poles are even put in the middle of calm river streams, usually only a meter shallow, just to add more challenge. First aid team are usually ready on the sidelines, just in case. This signature Independence Dayrace demands the grit, strength, skill, technique and determination in order to reach the ultimate grand prize.

In addition to those listed above, Independence Day is usually celebrated with various parades: kindergarten children on decorated bikes, marching bands, and costume party with traditional themes So stay tuned for so much attractions on August 17th, be ready with your camera, to capture every second of excitements! MERDEKA!

http://www.indonesia.travel/en/post/indonesia-celebrates-independence-day-throughout-the-archipelago

 

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Jokowi wears traditional attire during annual state of the nation address
Jakarta | Wed, August 16, 2017 | 10:55 am

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo took traditional clothes to new heights as he dressed in Bugis attire while delivering the annual state of the nation address on Wednesday.

Wearing black attire with red-yellow sarong and a golden-black peci (traditional cap) which originates from Makassar, South Sulawesi, Jokowi delivered his first of three speeches at the House of Representatives complex, where the event was held.

Makassar is the hometown of Vice President Jusuf Kalla, who wore Javanese attire of black beskap, which represents the region where Jokowi was born.

" I think he looks like a handsome Bugis man," said People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Zulkifli Hasan during his opening speech in the annual meeting.

In previous years, the President wore formal suits when addressing the country at the annual event.

"Wearing the beskap, Kalla would be a Javanese man walking the fastest," Zulkifli added.

Wednesday saw Jokowi make his third state of the nation address since taking office as the country’s seventh president in 2014.

Jokowi is set to deliver a total of three speeches in the Wednesday event, including one on the state budget.

The year ahead is projected to be arduous for Jokowi as his approval rating, according some surveys, for example, one released by Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) and Kompas’ research and development unit, remains flat. (ipa)

http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/...uring-annual-state-of-the-nation-address.html

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Gold Medals to Welcome Indonesian Independence Day at the 29th SEA Games
Thursday, 17 Augst 2017 | 10:22 WIB

Male archer Prima Wisnu

JAKARTA, NETRALNEWS.COM - The Indonesian contingent participating in the 29th South East Asian Games (SEA Games) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has grabbed two gold medals in mens and womens individual compound archery.

The two gold medals were obtained by male archer Prima Wisnu and female archer Sri Ranti, as quoted by the official website of SEA Games 2017 here on Wednesday. Wisnu defeated Malaysian archer Mohammad Juwaidi, with the last score 145-144.

The event was held at the National Sports Centre, Bukit Jalil, Malaysia. The bronze medal was grabbed by Filipino archer Paul Marton who defeated Malaysian archer Zulfadhli Ruslan.

In the final round of the womens individual compound, Sri Ranti beat Vietnamese archer Chau Kieu, with the score 144-142. Meanwhile, the bronze medal in womens individual compound was won by Malaysian archer Fatin Nur Fatehah, who defeated Indonesian archer Dellie Thereesyadinda.

The two medals in archery constitutes the first gain by the Indonesian contingent at the 2017 SEA Games. The 29th SEA Games will officially open from August 19 and will last until Aug 30, 2017. The Indonesian contingent to the SEA Games consists of 534 athletes, 166 coaches, and managers, as well as 55 supporting personnel who will compete in the biennial sports event.

Participants in this SEA Games are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, the host Malaysia, and Timor Leste, which is yet to become an ASEAN member.

The Malaysian SEA Games will include 38 sports, respectively, 208 mens competition events, 177 womens events, and doubles.

http://www.en.netralnews.com/news/s...nesian.independence.day.at.the.29th.sea.games


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Indonesia man national football team commemorate Indonesia 72nd independence day in a modest ceremony in Malaysia
17 August 2017

Despite fighting in another country, the Indonesian national team still not forget to commemorate the 72nd Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia which falls right today. Luis Milla's squad held a simple procession before the practice at the Padang Club Aman, on Thursday (17/8) morning.

The players along with team officials wearing contingent uniforms spread the flag of Merah Putih. Four players namely Ezra Walian, Gavin Kwan, Hargianto, and Marinus Mariyanto Wanewar were tasked to hold the flag.

As inspector of the ceremony is Bayu Eka Sari, while acting as leader of the ceremony is the Indonesian national team doctor Syarief Alwi Maruapey. The other players vigorously followed the process of the ceremony. They sang Indonesia Raya songs solemnly. After singing the national anthem, Indonesian national team manager Endri Erawan read the proclamation text. Then the event closes with praying together.

Currently the Indonesian national team is competing in the SEA Games 2017. They are scheduled to play against Philippine team at Shah Alam Stadium, Selangor, tonight.

The game also feels special because in addition to falling precisely with the independence of Indonesia, the game hours are also like the year when Indonesia freed from the invaders that is 19:45 pm. Victory is targeted by Hansamu Yama and colleagues as a sweet gift for beloved country.

http://www.goal.com/id-ID/news/1387...-timnas-indonesia-gelar-upacara-hut-ri-secara
http://www.bolasport.com/read/ole/t...ysia-ezra-walian-jadi-petugas-pembawa-bendera

Nomor cantik, waktu cantik... Best of luck tonight, brothers!!!


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