From the ever existing tension between “pribumi” and Chinese Indonesians to separatist movements in Aceh, Maluku and Papua. The tension between “pribumi” and Chinese Indonesians was apparent during the latest presidential election. President Joko Widodo at the time was painted as a peon of the Chinese Indonesian business community, who will only prolong
the key to survival is to help others, even if they're strangers. Richard understood the importance of helping others. He was one of the first of several volunteers and one of the first hand people to witness the devastation and chaos the tsunami in Aceh had caused. Richard developed the characters Ruslan and Sarah to prove and demonstrate the impact of putting others needs before your own and helping people. One historical fact was that Richard Lewis was very educated on the tsunami and how it negatively
the article How Scientists and Victims Watched Helplessly, gives a survivor's memory of the horrible day, “...more than 43,000 people in the Aceh region alone…” Clearly, this quote shows that 43,000 people died in just one region and that anybody could have died. When Ruslan and Sarah are looking
Australia & The World Tsunami essay The 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami in the Asian region was a devastating event for the Region and the World alike and will go down in history as one of the worst widespread events the World has seen in recent years. In Australia it also had a great significance not only for the devastating Australian lives lost at such a significant time of year (Christmas) but also for the immediate and massive aid in which Australia provided proving its close ties with South East
There are many causes and reasons on why we are prone or more likely to help certain groups of people compared to another when they are in trouble and in need of our help. One of the reasons that might influence one’s helping behavior is social norm. Social norm of helping can tell us why or when we should help other people when they need our help. Social norm is a putative behavior that an individual is expected to do and obeys to in any particular groups or community that can also be a basis for
Introduction One of key element in teaching and learning activity is assessment. There are several types of assessment. However, in the context of Aceh, most of teachers still use traditional forms of assessment, specifically summative assessment. There is critique on traditional assessment, “The critique has been based on the assumption that these forms of assessment do not support high quality of leaning associated with ‘deep’ learning, critical thinking, sustainable knowledge and lifelong learning”
Indonesia Indonesia is beautiful country with amazing simplicities, but what really makes it up? In this essay you will learn anything from Indonesia’s government to etiquette, history to clothing attire, land to traditions, and everything in between. In the early 17th century, the Dutch began to colonize the country of Indonesia. After Japan’s surrender, Indonesia declared its independence on August 7, 1945, and on December 27,1949 it was recognized as independent by the Netherlands. After decades
A Decade of Destruction. Tsunamis are on a scale of destruction that no one can stop. Earthquakes that reveal the earth 's true secrets. Hurricanes with winds up to speeds of 155mph, with the worst hurricane recorded, getting wind speeds of 195 mph. A typhoon and a cyclone also fall into the category of hurricanes, just a different type of destruction. Avalanches tumbling down a mountain with high speeds that cover everything in it’s path. Natural disasters can very destructive. Not only can they
“Islamization was a process not an event and it still continues as Islam seeks deeper roots and greater influence.” (Ricklefs et al., 2010) In this essay, I will be looking at the adoption of Islam in Island South East Asia, how it spread over time and why the people of this region converted to Islam. Islam is a religious practice dating back to the Prophet Muhammad in approximately the year 570 in Mecca, the followers of this religion are called Muslims. There are 5 central rules in Islam, called
Every human born in the world in different way, in different condition. We often hear that something different impossible to be merged. Like oil and water that cannot be coalesced, we need something like soap to incorporated them. As the chemical reaction between two substances that can't happen for granted, required the presence of a catalyst to make the reaction happen. Similarly, the differences we have, only the feelings of mutual understanding that could unite the differences. Many years ago
Singapore is known to be a sovereign state. Sovereignty is a modern notion of political authority which is also referred as the supreme power and authority of a self-governing state. Sovereignty is not a small matter in Singapore as history have shown. It is a matter of life and death of a nation and the people living here. A country can thrive only if it has relevance to others and the strength to defend itself. In order to maintain sovereignty, it takes the whole nation to do so but in every aspect
Ecotourism, defined by the International Ecotourism Society (TIES) as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people and involves interpretation and education” has been one of the fastest growing industries since the 1990s (TIES). Due to climate change and human activities such as logging, fishing, hunting, and landscaping, conservation efforts are underway all over the world to preserve natural habitats and the wildlife living in
charter, the splintering of JI and the future of Islamic extremists and the response from authorities. The analysis shows that Islamic extremism is not only present but prevalent in Indonesia today. Hard line groups like JI and the recently identified Aceh cell actively plan to conduct mass-casualty attacks on civilians and senior political figures, including the use of suicide attacks, in the name of Islam. Terrorists in Indonesia have carried out some of the bloodiest attacks of recent times. Their
Terrorism: Will We Ever Be Able to Defeat It? Terrorism is not necessarily a new phenomenon and it will never be removed from society. Terrorism has been defined as a application of violence or threatened violence intended to panic society, to weaken or overthrow incumbents, or to bring political change. There will continue to be minority or oppressed (or perceived oppressed) people or groups will continue to believe that terrorism is the only solution to their problems. (1) (2) (3) Early precedents
Introduction Just past midnight on December 26, 2004, seismic sensors detected an earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale (Doc. 8). The epicenter of this earthquake was just off the coast of Indonesia (Doc. 3). As is always a possibility with a large quake (Doc. 4), a massive tsunami, which extended about 1000 miles from its center, was formed (Doc. 1). This tsunami resulted in what according to the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator at the time, “may be the worst natural disaster in recent history”
lack of food, sanitation, water, and basic health care. Due to the population’s vulnerability, there is great potential for communicable diseases preceding natural disasters. To illustrate, after the December 2004 tsunami that struck Indonesia, in the Aceh Province, because survivors drank from contaminated wells, 85% of residents were diagnosed with diarrhea and cholera within the following two weeks (WHO, 2006). Furthermore, due to the increase in the average global temperature, vector-borne diseases
Southeast Asia is certainly a region on the move. Internal and international migration flows are a key feature in this geographical setting. On the one hand, Southeast Asia is home of important work-related migration flows to other countries in the region which are demanding labour but also to international immigration areas, such as North America, the European Union and the Persian Gulf. On the other hand, Southeast Asia also attracts immigration, mostly intraregional. Intraregional migration is
EXXON MOBILE: HISTORY AND BRIEF OVER VIIEW OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS Exxon Mobil is a great example of a corporate giant. It all started in 1870, when JD Rockefeller founded U.S. Standard oil a company that will go on to be the most profitable in the world. In 1911 the company split up into 34 different companies, amongst these companies was Vacuum oil company that will later be called Mobil Oil and Jersey Standard which was renamed to Exxon corporation. In 199 the two companies decided to work together
Japan Earthquake & Tsunami of 2011: Facts and Information This isn't likely to happen on the East Coast, but it could. This is an aerial view of damage to Sukuiso, Japan, a week after the earthquake and subsequent tsunami devastated the area in March, 2011. Credit: Dylan McCord. U.S. Navy On March 11, 2011, a magnitude-9 earthquake shook northeastern Japan, unleashing a savage tsunami. The effects of the great earthquake were felt around the world, from Norway's fjords to Antarctica's ice sheet
Socio-political challenges post- New Order Suharto’s New Order regime was blatantly corrupt and filled with nepotism, this mixed with the aftermath of the Asian Financial Crisis left a legacy of socio-political challenges for subsequent reformasi governments. These challenges include the legacy of authoritarianism, corruption, depoliticised civil society, a powerful military and an inefficient judiciary and government. (Pohlman) The different reformasi governments failed to comprehensively resolve