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Beritasatu.com – Menteri Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral (ESDM) sekaligus Ketua Umum Partai Golkar Bahlil Lahadalia melakukan safari Ramadan 2025 ke Pondok Pesantren (Ponpes) Tebuireng Kunjungan ini bertujuan untuk bersilaturahmi dengan pengasuh pesantren serta berziarah ke makam KH Hasyim Asy'ari dan Presiden ke-4 KH Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) Bahlil menegaskan kunjungannya ini bukan agenda politik melainkan murni sebagai bentuk silaturahmi dan penghormatan kepada para pendiri bangsa Kunjungan ini untuk memperkuat silaturahmi antara umaro dan ulama," ujar Bahlil pada Jumat (14/3/2025) kunjungan ini merupakan bagian dari program safari Ramadan 2025 yang digagas DPP Partai Golkar Ia juga mengaku datang untuk meminta nasihat dan doa dari Gus Kikin demi keselamatan bangsa "Kami dari pengurus Partai Golkar meminta nasihat dari kiai Jangan merasa paling benar karena itu kita harus membuka diri," tambahnya Bahlil Lahadalia berharap doa dan nasihat dari para kiai dapat menjadi motivasi bagi para pemimpin muda di Partai Golkar dan jajaran menteri dalam menjalankan tugas mereka saat melakukan safari Ramadan 2025 ke Ponpes Tebuireng "Kami datang untuk meminta doa agar menjadi pejabat yang dirahmati Allah Swt dan memperjuangkan kebutuhan rakyat," ungkapnya Gus Kikin menyambut baik silaturahmi tersebut serta berpesan kepada anak muda untuk terus menuntut ilmu agar dapat berkontribusi dalam pembangunan bangsa "Kami berharap kunjungan ini memperkuat hubungan antara umaro dan ulama serta memajukan bangsa Indonesia ke depan," ujar Gus Kikin Bahlil didampingi Menteri Agraria dan Tata Ruang/Kepala Badan Pertanahan Nasional (ATR/BPN) Nusron Wahid Menteri Kependudukan dan Pembangunan Keluarga Wihaji Safari Ramadan 2025 Bahlil Lahadalia beserta pengurus Partai Golkar ini diharapkan semakin mempererat hubungan antara pemerintah Simak berita dan artikel lainnya di Google News Ikuti yang terbaru di WhatsApp Channel Beritasatu Presiden Prabowo Puji & Sanjung Kinerja Menteri Kabinet Merah Putih Blak-blakan Teman Kuliah Jokowi: Kalau Ijazah Beliau Palsu Magis Tari Kecak Bali Kini Bisa Dinikmati di TMII Jakarta Lonjakan Harga Dorong Tren Investasi Emas Melalui Aplikasi Serangan Tarif Trump dan Erosi Tata Kelola Perdagangan Global Tarif Trump Seret Ekonomi AS ke Jurang Stagflasi A woman touches her cat as they wade through flood water in Jombang People ride a rubber boat in flood water in Jombang People wade through flood water with their belongings in Jombang many waqf assets have been developed and continuously maintained to become productive assets that benefit many people These assets are not only in the form of mosques or tombs as widely known by the people of Indonesia many things can be built and developed with waqf funds The asset must be managed properly and professionally and not released or resold because it is recorded as the people’s property “When endowments have become part of civilization it will become an eternal economic instrument for society Because the acquisition is carried out in cooperation the distribution is carried out in cooperation From the community and for the community,” said Bobby Manulang Baca juga: Danamon Syariah Wakafkan Alkes IGD, Dukung Pembangunan RS Hasyim Asyari Jombang Seeing the medical team’s warm smile and helpful spirit Gus Sholah decided to cooperate with Dompet Dhuafa to build a waqf-based hospital Dompet Dhuafa’s interaction with Gus Sholah is already the umpteenth time until finally Gus Sholah collaborated with Dompet Dhuafa to adopt the concept of a waqf-based hospital in the Tebuireng Islamic Boarding School Area the extended family of KH Hashim Asy’ari decided to entrust a piece of land of one hectare Baca juga: Wakil Presiden KH Ma’ruf Amin Tinjau RS Hasyim Asy’ari Tebuireng, Jombang the good action collaboration was realized The symbolic laying of the first stone of the construction of Hasyim Asy’ari Hospital was held on September 19 This hospital will have a capacity of 100 beds other services opened are general services with superior hemodialysis services In initiating the waqf-based dhuafa hospital Gus Sholah advised that the hospital’s management from Dompet Dhuafa is an example of how to apply Islam in life because it is truly Islamic which is to lift and empower the sick to complete health “RST is one of the implementations of Islam that blesses all around the world (rahmatan lil alamin) in life and the realization of the ideals of Pancasila What Dompet Dhuafa does is an example and must be transmitted,” said Gus Sholah at that time Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia during a working visit to the East Java region took the time to attend the Tebuireng Islamic Boarding School Vice President Ma’ruf Amin also stopped at Hasyim Asy’ari Hospital Tebuireng on June 4 KH Abdul Ghofar as Secretary of Ponpes Tebuireng H Iqbal Billy Wahid as Director of Hasyim Asy’ari Hospital Vice President Ma’ruf Amin accompanied by East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Prawansa reviewed several facilities and rooms at Hasyim Asy’ari Hospital and Departed from the hospital lobby the review continues to the operating room Vice President Ma’ruf Amin can see firsthand the condition and readiness of Hasyim Asy’ari Hospital to serve community treatment Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia KH Ma’ruf Amin appreciated the presence of Hasyim Asy’ari Hospital in Tebuireng Jombang As an alumnus of Tebuireng Islamic Boarding School he expressed his admiration for the development of the school in the current era because Tebuireng Islamic Boarding School is now much more advanced with various existing facilities Baca juga: Puluhan Wartawan Tilik Aset-aset Wakaf Dompet Dhuafa di Jawa Timur I was at Tebuireng Islamic Boarding School Islamic Boarding Schools have developed in such a way Not only are religious schools developing economic activities I hope this development continues,” said Vice President Ma’ruf Amin on the sidelines of his visit to Hasyim Asy’ari Hospital Hasyim Asy’ari Hospital is a waqf hospital that uses the concepts of physical health Hasyim Asy’ari Hospital strives to optimize the good values of KH Hasyim Asy’ari to benefit poor people who need trustworthy and professional health services Hasyim Asy’ari Hospital has officially operated and is ready to serve patients The solemn joint prayer became the official sign of the service of Hasyim Asy’ari Hospital and coincided with the three years after his death (the late Gus Sholah) Baca juga: RS Rumah Sehat Terpadu Raih Penghargaan, BPJS Cibinong: RST Rumah Sakit Paling Berkomitmen He explained that Hasyim Asy’ari Hospital is a new hospital that did not grow from a clinic but was directly built into a type C hospital “Maybe Dompet Dhuafa has built a hospital there is no hospital of this type,” he said Gus Ghoffar also reminded us that Hasyim Asy’ari Hospital is the ideal of Salahuddin Wahid and Parni Hadi “This hospital has had a long journey from laying the first stone to the building as it is today all challenges can be faced with enthusiasm and efforts to create a waqf-based hospital “Hopefully what our collaboration together can do will be strong so that what we hope for can come true,” explained Gus Ghoffar on his occasion Dana yang didonasikan melalui Dompet Dhuafa bukan bersumber dan bertujuan untuk pencucian uang (money laundry) maupun tindak kejahatan lainnya yang tidak sesuai prinsip syariah dan regulasi Harap konfirmasi setiap transaksi donasi ke Customer Care Dompet Dhuafa (from left) Rabendra Yudistira Alamin ST MDs ITS Campus, ITS News – To support the increase in the selling value of Small and Medium Industries (IKM), the Digital Creative Media Laboratory of the Visual Communication Design Department (DKV) of the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh November (ITS) conducted community service activities (Abmas) This time by designed a visual packaging design by bringing local wisdom to an IKM product in Jombang named Si Bonggi This joint activity with ASTRA Infra Toll Road Jombang-Mojokerto also involved several parties and the community behind the production of Si Bonggi “This activity also supports the eighth point of the ITS Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) program,” said Putri Dwitasari ST MDs Si Bonggi is one of the IKM products in the form of packaged food by the Balongsari Mandiri Women Group which was formed from the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program in community economic empowerment by ASTRA Infra Toll Road Jombang-Mojokerto but the packaging does not yet have a differentiation with similar products,” he said The packaging of Si Bonggi, an IKM Jombang, is the result of collaboration between the Digital Creative Media Laboratory of the ITS Visual Communication Design (DKV) Department with ASTRA Infra Toll Road Jombang-Mojokerto her team had developed an official logo for Si Bonggi The logo has been registered with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property as trademark protection it will continue with the development of a more representative packaging according to this ITS Visual Communication Design lecturer the type of packaging used by Si Bonggi was still spartan with a design that lacked selling value packaging design is also something that needs to be taken into account,” he explained The ITS student team involved in the development of Si Bonggi’s packaging The sustainability of this packaging development is one of the stages in the integrated branding strategy development program this branding strategy aims to provide a positive image of a processed snack product as a regional potential there are steps taken: data collection through field studies or observations The next stage is collecting information that has been obtained as research material Details of the packaging design of Si Bonggi the result of this research is in the form of a representative packaging design with the theme of Jombang culture and local wisdom This is intended so that the packaging can reflect and present the superiority of the banana hump chips product as a typical Jombang souvenir the packaging developed by the team has been successfully launched and currently has its Point of Purchase (POP) at its marketing outlets an integrated promotion process will be carried out “Our team plans to teach how to promote good products Putri Dwitasari ST MDs (left) and Rizki Azizia (right) as representatives of CSR Astra together with the initial packaging of Si Bonggi (pre-pandemic conditions) Packaging has a significant influence on brand awareness that affects the image of a brand Putri expressed her hope that more SMEs would pay attention to the critical role of packaging in product marketing “We want to be able to help educate the urgency of this packaging in the future so that not only Si Bonggi but many other IKMs can be involved,” he concluded hopefully ITS News — Indonesia as a tropical country tends to have many coastal areas ITS News — Data is an asset and the main foundation in determining strategies for 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The original article can be found in Ery Mefri, Dedikasi Sang Maestro Tari a dance maestro and leader of the Nan Jombang Dance Company was at his own dance museum in Ladang Tari Nan Jombang Ery Mefri's (65) dedication in the world of dance has led him to become one of the dance masters in Indonesia the founder and leader of Nan Jombang Dance Company will not stop processing and creating Hundreds of works have been produced by Ery during their 40 years in the choreography world especially those from the beginning of their career Around 100 works have been written and documented since 2004 have traveled to various countries on four continents showing their works Some of his masterpiece works include Sarikaik Ery's achievements in the field of contemporary dance have also been recognized He has achieved several provincial and national level awards Ery received the successor award category from the Cultural Heritage of Indonesia (CHI) Award 2023 in Jakarta Senior journalist and writer Khairul Jasmi (60) stated during the opening of the 9th Kaba Festival on November 1-3 that no one has surpassed Ery in West Sumatra in terms of work and travel abroad According to this man from Nagari Saniangbaka an artist must continue to process and produce works continuously," said Ery when met at the Ery Mefri Dance Museum in Nan Jombang Dance Field was performed on the first day of the Kaba Festival at the Manti Menuik Building Nan Jombang also launched a dance museum and the book Body Greetings on the Earth: A 40 Year Journey by Ery Mefriwritten by Hendra Makmur Ery's choreography is known for its precise dance is not about swaying and smiling to stimulate the audience just like traditional dances in Minangkabau Ery's works since 2000 also do not use accompanying music Music is produced by dancers from gandang tambua galembong pants (silek pants (pencak silat) and randai) the traditional art and culture of Minangkabau still serves as a foundation or inspiration in Ery's work was inspired by the traditional art of randai "My foundation was always in traditional art However modern we (Nan Jombang) may become Perhaps that's what makes us recognizable," says Ery showcased a piece titled "Body Greetings to Earth" at the Kaba Festival 2023 in the Manti Menuik building the dance field of Nan Jombang in the city of Padang Ery's life seemed destined to be involved in the world of dance Ery was able to perform the Piring Dance in a performance by the Tan Bentan Dance Group led by his abak He acquired his dancing skills because he often watched the group's practice process while sitting on his lap both with members of the dance group and independently he also studied the Tan Bentan and Randai Ilau Dances—three traditional arts most often performed by abak dance groups he was also sent to study with the Silek professor in Saniangbaka Although skilled in dancing since childhood it wasn't what made Ery firmly decide on a career in the world of dance Two insignificant yet very impactful events during her eighth grade in junior high school were the starting points Ery was chosen to dance in pairs with her female friends to celebrate the farewell event for class IX students the coach suddenly replaced his position with someone else without notice The trainer's reason was that Ery's waist was tagang (tense or stiff) Ery commented on the painting for the stage made by his senior He felt that there was something strange about the painting depicting a human figure while the other painting had both eyes complete 'Den (I) beat you later sadonyo (everyone)' in my heart the dance maestro and leader of Nan Jombang Dance Company was at Nan Jombang Dance Field in Padang City who had decided to pursue dance as her career continued her education at the Indonesian Karawitan High School (SMKI) in Padang Panjang (now SMK 7 Padang) in 1977 She aimed to deepen her knowledge of dance at the school abak actually hopes that he will enter the Senior Secondary Agricultural School (SPMA) in Payakumbuh Ery can work on the relatively large paddy fields and abak fields He was lured by a Honda Astrea 70 if he entered SPMA Ery's obsession with dancing is growing stronger After learning theory and basic dance movements in class Ery looks for an empty space at school to exercise her body The distance from her home to school is only 100 meters Ery goes back home to take a shower before returning to practice at school He practices until late at night and sleeps at the school which shares a room with the Indonesian Karawitan Arts Academy (now the Indonesian Arts Institute) in Padang Panjang Ery carried out this routine during his 4 years of school at SMKI 'Paja ko gilo mah (he's crazy).' In the morning he studied in class in the afternoon and evening he practiced," recalled Ery Ery also frequently performed in various shows together with the ASKI children The man who now has six children and eight grandchildren is often "borrowed" and becomes a "paid player" every time the ASKI children are invited to dance Ery briefly worked as a dance instructor at the Department of Education and Culture (Kandep) in Solok he also joined as a dancer and helped establish the Gumarang Sakti Dance Studio Ery was accepted as a civil servant at Taman Budaya Padang (now Taman Budaya Sumbar) in the field of quality improvement Ery also held a dance laboratory to train anyone who came to learn to dance she continued to practice dancing alone until past midnight It was while holding the dance laboratory that Ery took the initiative to establish Nan Jombang not every day someone comes to learn to dance With the existence of Nan Jombang—which in the early days recruited high school students as members—the dance laboratory remained active and he was able to continue working The group's name was taken from their debut performance titled "Nan Jombang" This piece was performed on the final night of the KABA Festival on Saturday Ery's struggle to grow Nan Jombang has been a difficult and winding road his extended family in Saniangbaka disapprove of his career in dance instead of agriculture Ery remembers the words of the people in his village "No one has ever become rich through art." Ery does not care as she chooses to live in the world of dance Despite economic limitations and limited performance opportunities she continues to develop and create with Nan Jombang without any specific goal in mind Ery explained that the first 25 years of Nan Jombang's journey were very difficult All of the group's operational costs relied on Ery's meager salary as a civil servant Some dancers also lived with their families causing their living expenses to increase significantly "We often move from one rented house to another All the moves were because we were evicted With rent money unpaid for up to three months Everyone moved because they were kicked out Ery feels that the attention and opportunities given by the government towards artists are very minimal She feels that Nan Jombang is being neglected by the regional government Other art groups are nurtured and facilitated to perform both within and outside the province with full funding "Maybe the mistake is that Minangkabau has not created contemporary dance Contemporary dance doesn't sell well in government or baralek (celebration) venues "That's not the purpose of making dance," said Ery In order for Nan Jombang to perform and be recognized Ery often contacts those who organize festivals He is willing to perform even if not paid and without accommodation facilities provided either from Ery's salary or from contributions from Nan Jombang members When attending a workshop and the "American Dance Festival" in Durham passed away just eight days after arriving in America at the age of 10 but was strengthened by his fellow choreographer friends who were also participants in the workshop Gessi's message - who was recovering from typhoid fever - previously advised Ery to still travel to America to improve his family's economy especially about how to explore a dancer's potential her nearly two-month experience there also strengthened Ery's belief that targets are not important it means we have already determined our death day," she said died three hours before Nan Jombang's departure for Australia for his overseas debut at Brisbane Powerhouse Ery made the difficult decision to continue the journey that would later open the door to success on the international stage ”Uda is aware that he will face a lot of suffering "I have often heard from old people (parents) I will prepare the best for you,'" said Ery about his determination Choreographer Ery Mefri (three from the right) poses with his dancers after presenting their work titled Salam Tubuh pada Bumi (Greetings to the Earth) at the Kaba Festival 2023 in the Manti Menuik building The wind direction began to favor Ery when Nan Jombang was invited to perform at the Indonesian Arts Mart (IPAM) in Nusa Dua one of the renowned performance venues in Australia Andrew was captivated by Nan Jombang's performance and offered a collaboration Nan Jombang agreed to perform at the Brisbane Powerhouse "Ratok Piriang" and "Sarikaik" which were showcased received appreciation from the Australian public Nan Jombang has entered the radar of international performance venues Nan Jombang received an invitation to perform at Theater der Welt in Essen When appearing at IPAM in Solo on June 4 2009 Nan Jombang who performed "Rantau Berbisa" in front of 32 buyers from 22 countries a number of performance contracts were obtained Appearance in those countries expands Nan Jombang's reach to other countries as well as in various regions in Indonesia we were able to rise up and improve our situation until now," he said Now the Nan Jombang Dance Company has 25 members The Randai Tuah Sakato group from Sijunjung Regency performed at the Nan Jombang Festival in the Nan Jombang Dance Field The Nan Jombang Dance Field in Padang City is a monument to the success of Ery and Nan Jombang this 2,500 square meter complex also includes the Manti Menuik Performance Building The complex not only serves as a residence for Ery's family and a place for Nan Jombang Dance Company to practice their art Ery and his group have been regularly organizing the Nan Jombang Festival (FNJ) on the 3rd of each month in the complex which is held on the same date every month provides a platform for traditional art performers and beginners "Ery created this festival so that his friends could have a chance to organize shows because he suffered from not being given a chance and does not want his friends to experience the same thing," said Ery who retired as a civil servant at Taman Budaya Sumatera Barat in 2014 the Nan Jombang Dance Field becomes the venue for the Kaba Festival The Kaba Festival serves as a stage for both local and international art performers or groups - who are already mature and still in the process of development - to showcase their talent and be recognized by the world the results of the Kaba Festival are starting to show Some artists or groups have appeared on the world stage after performing at the Kaba Festival "The Kaba Festival invites people as a benchmark I want to find friends to run together so we can support each other," he said Nan Jombang also opened a dance studio for learning Around 50-70 people learn to dance twice a week The studio was temporarily suspended due to Covid-19 Although achieving numerous success and accomplishments They continuously train and process to produce their works every night They usually take a break when Nan Jombang holds a festival or performance When asked until when he will continue to create They will continue to create until whenever they will still create," said the man who has six children and eight grandchildren Tempo.co Laila Afifa Jakarta - A sacred bathing site discovered in Jombang Regency is believed to have been built during the reign of King Airlangga from Kahuripan Kingdom WICAKSONO Dwi Nugroho is excited about the spring Ever since an ancient bathing site was discovered at the bottom of the spring an archeologist from East Java Cultural Heritage Preservation Agency (BPCP) has had to reopen the literature on Airlangga founder of the Kahuripan Kingdom who reigned between 1009 and 1042 This is because of a Garuda sculpture found on one side of the bathing site wall protector of the universe who rides on Garuda came from a time before the Majapahit Kingdom bear the characteristics of the Song and Yuan Dynasties from China as do the Chinese coins found alongside them The Yuan Dynasty reigned between 1271 and 1368 while the Song Dynasty governed from 960 to 1279 “We suspect the bathing site was built before Majapahit and was still maintained during the Majapahit era,” said Wicaksono who led the excavation in October last year East Java BPCP Head Andi Muhammad Said said the Sumberbeji bathing site is a unique and important find (but) rather meant for the nobilities,” said the archeologist who is known as Said among his peers That belief is supported by the presence of the Garuda sculpture and a jaladwara (waterway segment) made from andesite stone along with other artifacts symbolizing the ruler at that time Said mentioned that his team has not yet commenced further study the discovery in Sumberbeji is related to the tale of Samudra Manthana in the Mahabharata tome He said that aside from the Garuda sculpture – whose left hand is holding a jug pouring water – and the jaladwara in the shape of a dragon’s head references to the Samudra Manthana concept may be inferred from the brick structure in the center of the bathing site ruins of an alleged tower or symbol of the Mandhara mountain and an artifact made of clay that is thought to be a shanka Samudra Manthana is a popular tale among followers of Hindu Shiva in Southeast Asia tells the story about the struggle of the gods and the asuras (divine beings/giants) in obtaining amerta The ocean stirred produced a number of valuable items including Dhanvantari – the heavenly physician – who carried amerta and shanka used as a trumpet by Vishnu Garuda needed the amerta to free his mother located around 15 kilometers south of the Jombang City center began in work by residents of Sumberbeji village and the spring’s caretaker situated in the middle of rice fields in the village’s grounds “It was filled with mud deposits and leaves from trees that grew in its center,” said Sarif Hidayatullah head of the Sumberbeji Cultural and Historic Heritage Preservation Association an ancient brick structure resembling a water channel was spotted The discovery was then reported to the East Java BPCP A team was dispatched to the site on July 2 followed by a five-day recovery survey between July 30 and August 3 The survey involved Kesamben Village and the Jombang Regency Public Works Agency who brought an excavator to clean up sedimentation at the bottom of the spring Garuda Sculpture (garudeya)/Dok BPCB Jawa Timur The survey found an ancient water channel made of bricks Each brick measured 38 x 23 x 6 centimeters creating a structure from bricks rubbed against each other to congeal them During a second excavation in early October four parts of the bathing site were discovered an upstream water channel 14,1 meters long and 0,69 meters wide a wall that ran along the border of the bathing site a square-shaped bathing structure 6 x 6 meters wide a curved ditch 11,95 meters long channeling the water out “Excavation will continue until the entire bathing site is uncovered,” said Wicaksono Dwi Nugroho Assisted by local residents in the excavation the BPCB team also discovered 12 jaladwaras All had been detached from the main structure The jaladwaras have motifs or carvings of lotus blooms mythological creatures resembling an elephant or small mortar-like container used for an oil lamp SUMBERBEJI spring is known as a sacred place the never-ending flow of water from this spring has provided locals with a life-source “They believe doing so will bring about misfortune,” said Aan used to tell him a familiar story when he was little indeed there were a bathing site (petirtaan) and temple 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience 2024Christian church members wait for news at the church closed by local authorities following months of violence and hostility to the congregation by Muslim vigilantes in Bekasi Police arrested a local leader of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) an Islamic vigilante group on September 15 over an armed assault on church elders which shocked moderates and raised fears for pluralism in the mainly Muslim country A group of men stabbed the Protestant church member and bashed a pastor while on their way to a church service in Bekasi on September 12 | ROMEO GACAD/AFP via Getty ImagesSURABAYA Indonesia — Authorities from Jombang Regency with a mob of about 50 area residents on Aug dragged a pastor from his worship site and sealed the shop where his church met The sealing of the worship site was part of a Jombang government effort to recover dozens of shops the government says it owns at a business compound in the Weru area of Mojongapit village Pastor Herri Soesanto described the government seizure of the two-story shop-house used by his Good God Church (Gereja Gembala Baik or GAB) in the Simpang Tiga Shopping Compound about 80 kilometers (50 miles) west of Surabaya “I was harassed and dragged by a mob that I estimated was about 50 people,” Pastor Herri said in a podcast interview with Gus Aan Anshori “What was disappointing was those people who closed my church were my friends.” Displaying the nearly healed bruises on his hands from the mob pulling him “This is the anarchic act that embarrasses the city of Jombang But the regent’s actions are violent and anarchic.” The church closure took place under acting Jombang Regent Teguh Narutomo “I never imagined the violence that government officials made causing upset among the congregation,” said Pastor Herri Officers also closed dozens of shops in the business compound on claims that the land belonged to the city government Responding to Gus Aan Anshori’s question about the status of the shop-house Pastor Herri said that when he and other shop-house owners purchased their sites the real estate company did not inform them that it was working with the Jombang local government to develop the business compound “The developer did not tell us about that at all,” he said adding that they had a 2016 building-use rights certificate that they continued using even though it expired in 2016 as it is common in Indonesia to postpone legalities as long as payments are made The church tried to extend the validity period of the building-use rights certificate instead demanding that they pay rent and back-rent the local government asked us buyers to pay the rent from 2016 to 2021 with a payment of 19,105,000 rupiah [1,228 USD] per year,” he said although the church had bought the property and paid land and building taxes without the developer telling them about the joint plans with the government to develop it the developers and officials demanded they pay rent The church carried out worship services on the front porch of the sealed-off site on Aug where congregation member Anania Budi Yanuari Hidayat spoke to media outlet KBR feel like our wealth is worthless in their eyes,” said Anania told KBR on Aug adding that there are hopes the Jombang local government will reconsider and let the congregation hold activities at the site Pastor Herri said there has been no solution to the problem “What is the government’s attitude towards religious tolerance if the church is closed now?” he said “I ask for the wisdom of the Jombang Regency government Jombang officials said the sealing of the church was necessary to secure local government land “What is clear is that we secured the place,” a high-ranking Jombang official identified only as Syaiful told KBR on Aug We did not consider it the place of worship.” Syaiful said those who object can take legal action the Jombang Regency government promised to find a solution for the congregation an official at the Jombang Ministry of Religious Affairs Office added that the church has never applied for a license to use the site for worship The Anti-Discrimination Islamic Network (JIAD) coordinator asked the local government to help provide the congregation with a place of worship The Coordinator of the East Java JIAD Aan Anshori said that officials could provide a place for worship until the congregation finds a permanent location Muslims account for 83.3% of Indonesia’s population with the Evangelical population estimated at 3.23% Indonesia ranked 42nd on the Christian support organization Open Doors’ 2024 World Watch List of the 50 countries where it is most difficult to be a Christian Indonesian society has adopted a more conservative Islamic character and churches involved in evangelistic outreach are at risk of being targeted by Islamic extremist groups This article was originally published by Morning Star News Morning Star News is the only independent news service focusing exclusively on 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People take part in a durian feast in Wonosalam of Jombang district in East Java March 6 (Xinhua) -- The much-awaited annual durian feast was zealously celebrated at Wonosalam of Jombang district in Indonesia's East Java as a local tradition for farmers after harvest the event culminated in a grand procession in which the rapturous crowds carried a mountain-shaped gunungan of fruits and vegetables arranged with elaborate decorations A feast on the season's best Indonesian durians uplifted the spirits of enthusiasts with this spiky Mountain-shaped piles of offerings (gunungan) during durian feast at Wonosalam of Jombang district in East Java People participate in durian feast at Wonosalam of Jombang district in East Java A man holds durian after participate in durian feast at Wonosalam of Jombang district in East Java A gay man from the conservative town of Jombang in East Java is happily married amid the public upheaval surrounding sexual orientation.The 44-year-old devoted Muslim stands on his decision to open up about his relationship with the love of his life whom he has spent a committed relationship with for over a decade The plan to tell the truth to his father laid heavy on Gunawan Wibisono's shoulders Gunawan had just spoken on the phone to his father earlier That was when his father had invited him to bring his “best friend” For the conservative Muslim society in the regency of Jombang and his stomach was in knots throughout that one hour flight from Jakarta to Surabaya So anxious about it," Gunawan said while looking down and shaking his head as he recalled that moment all those years ago Little did he know that his father would say something that would sweep away the burden he had been carrying for years ever since Gunawan became aware that he was only attracted to men You are so lucky you have somebody that you can love and who loves you in return," Gunawan says Such a reaction from his father had not crossed his mind Growing up in a devoted Muslim family in Jombang known for its conservative Muslim majority Gunawan felt his father’s acceptance was all he ever wanted to hear a 75-year-old woman who used to own a modest food stall in Surabaya He had invited his mother to Jakarta to open up about his relationship with de Waal that had been going on for eight years at that time Ngainten had known de Waal as Gunawan's best friend Gunawan finally said that de Waal was not only a best friend but a partner after which she questioned what "partner" meant "‘I’m in love with him,’ I said to my mother." He burst into laughter as he spoke as she simply asked him why he was just telling her then and not a long time ago Hearing the truth come out of Gunawan's mouth was shocking even though she had figured out her son's sexual orientation herself "How could my strong and handsome son become like this I won't hit him or shout at him because being homosexual was not his choice," Ngainten says during a telephone conversation Embracing her fifth child's sexuality was the only right thing Ngainten felt there was to do fearing that if she pushed him away she would risk losing her son I accept who he is just like my other children adding that she also feels glad her husband has shown the same acceptance as she has Ngainten says she also ordered all her children to accept their brother without any discrimination Relieved and happy was how Gunawan felt after coming out to Ngainten the woman who had given birth to him and his seven siblings happiness had not always been Gunawan's best friend He had kept his sexual identity a secret until coming out to other gay people when he was 26 years old around the same time he met his future husband Gunawan had been hesitant to open up about his feelings Asked about any discrimination he had received followed with a loud laugh that felt like just a disguise for a somewhat painful experience he had gone through He recalls being attracted to his seatmate in junior high school and that started all of the questions he had for himself A 13-year-old Gunawan could not comprehend why he would have a crush on his male friend He was bullied by his friends all through junior high school and high school for having effeminate traits and spending more time with girls Gunawan says he felt more comfortable befriending girls than boys adding that he even considered boys as something alien to him forcing him to let out all of his confusion by crying alone as he had no one to talk to "I was afraid if I told my mother she would reject me and if I told my teachers they would blame me I tried to handle it myself," said the businessman who also volunteers at an NGO called Kemitraan where he helps to advocate on human rights issues during his university years although he had still not opened up about his sexuality Gunawan remembers that during high school and university he repressed his sexual attraction to men and hid his sexuality altogether His close friends at university taught him to act like a masculine man and how to walk in a manly manner He thought he was cured; a defunct homosexual Confusion re-appeared and flashbacks of what had happened to his younger self flooded his mind he went to local clerics as he had no-one to talk to No institution or professionals that he knew of could help him "It forced me to go to my village in Jombang to learn more about my religion; to know what my religion's perspective on homosexuality was," Gunawan says That was the only answer he received from the clerics hearing that answer first hand did not erase the affections he had for the man He read books on psychology and human behavior to find the answer to the question that had lingered in his mind since he was a teenager to feed his curiosity when he was 26 years old he started to join internet chat-rooms for the gay community This provided a new perspective for Gunawan There were people like him who also felt attracted to people of the same sex It was the first time he felt truly comfortable with himself leading him to come out to the friends he met through the chat-rooms What started as casual conversations quickly turned into a battle of wits Gunawan remembers vividly how he did not immediately get along with the Dutchman He explains how at first they felt they were too different to each other not only because of their cultural backgrounds but also their tastes and points of view it wasn't until over a year later that they took their friendship to the next level and became lovers The pair spent 16 years in a committed relationship before deciding it was time for them to make things official as a couple Gunawan talks about his wedding to de Waal in the land of clogs and cheese on August 1 Smiles and happy tears adorned the intimate moment the pair shared with their loved ones Gunawan later uploaded one of the happiest moments of his life to his Youtube channel The slideshow of photos shows the longtime couple in similar blue shirts and trousers with subtle gold patterns completed with batik fabrics worn round their hips: the traditional-meets-modern Indonesian groom attire He says it was never his intention to provoke the Muslim-majority Indonesian public to follow his ways "We have no other purpose other than to share our happiness with our family and friends," he said Gunawan admits at first he set the video to private viewing only for his friends and relatives across the two continents an unknown person downloaded the video and shared it anonymously at de Waal's office in Jakarta After hiring a lawyer to help them consider taking legal action The video, titled "Hans & Gunn Wedding", uploaded to his Youtube channel “Gunawan Wibosono” on Oct contains the couple’s wedding photos and has so far garnered more than 12,000 views "I want to show people that even as LGBT people we can find long-term relationships and we can get married," he said with heartfelt gratitude evident in his voice I'm one of the minority who was fortunate enough to be able to marry abroad." Despite Gunawan's confidence in outing himself and sharing his personal life discrimination against LGBT people in Indonesia has been growing louder recently Government officials and religious leaders have publicly stated they are against sexual orientations that they say deviate from the morals and values of the national identity and religious norms Although homosexuality is not illegal in Indonesia Heated debate about the LGBT community exploded into the limelight earlier this year following a remark from Research Technology and Higher Education Minister Muhammad Nasir saying LGBT people should be banned from university campuses He was reacting to the presence of a community-based organization at the state-run University of Indonesia called Support Group and Research Center for Sexual Studies The minister suggested the LGBT community's presence was "corrupting the nation's morals" which inspired a slew of statements in response making hostile statements against the minority group calling them a threat to the state's religious life and even suggesting LGBT people be provided therapy to cure them issuing a fatwa that declared their activities haram Recently the body went as far as calling for legislation to ban LGBT activities MUI chairman Ma'ruf Amin said the council supported criminal punishment of anyone that engaged in LGBT sexual activities promoted or financed activities connected with the LGBT community Read also: MUI wants law to ban LGBT activities Although MUI's fatwa is not legally binding it is considered a strong recommendation by conservative Muslim groups in Indonesia that often do what a fatwa states Many hard-liners have shut down discussions on LGBT issues including forcing authorities to close the Al Fatah Islamic School for transgender people Read also: Authorities shut down Yogyakarta transgender Islamic school Popular South Korean-based mobile chat application Line also conceded to government warnings and removed stickers featuring same-sex couples the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) has enacted a rule that discriminates against LGBT people The KPI said it discouraged broadcasters and television and radio stations from running programs that promoted the activities of the LGBT community and banned effeminate men from being portrayed on national television to protect children and teenagers from exposure to that “lifestyle” In the latest attempt to suppress the LGBT community the Islamic United Development Party (PPP) lawmaker Hasrul Azwar announced a plan in April to propose a bill in the House of Representatives to regulate what he called “LGBT propaganda” The PPP’s bill was first proposed by the Indonesian Muslim Brotherhood (Parmusi) one of the organizations that helped establish the Islamist party The party deemed LGBT groups a danger to social relationships and stated that related practices were prohibited by religion The leading Indonesian psychiatric body has also classified homosexuality bisexuality and transgenderism as mental disorders which it claims can be cured through proper treatment member of Indonesian Psychiatrists Association (PDSKJI) said the aforementioned sexual identities were often triggered by external factors such as a person's social environment they could be healed through psychiatric treatment Read also: Indonesian psychiatrists label LGBT as mental disorders The PDSKJI defines homosexuals and bisexuals as “people with psychiatric problems” while transgender people have “mental disorders” The classifications are in stark contrast to those of the World Health Organization (WHO) which removed homosexuality from its list of psychiatric disorders on May 17 The controversy surrounding LGBT issues in Indonesia thrust UI’s SGRC into the media spotlight at the beginning of the year following the remarks Minister Nasir’s made when he was first informed about the organization's existence Nasir's banning of LGBT groups from university campuses because such institutions were the “safeguard of the country’s moral values” alumni and lecturers of the most prominent state university in the country SGRC head of studies 20-year-old Fathul Purnomo says the group focuses on sexuality studies such as feminism and gender and minority issues The group also provides counselling to support LBGTIQ students Every two weeks the group holds an academic discussion event called "Arisan" those who want to get counseling can register and the committee will get them in touch with a counselor who can help them "We'll refer them to a counselor to help to relieve their pain relieve the pressure they feel from society relieve pressure such as that caused by the minister of higher education about their sexual preference and being excluded from society," the philosophy-major student said Fathul joined the group as one of its first members in its early days after it had just been launched on May 17 The members of SGRC – both committee and regular participants – are not limited to LGBT people conservative and also religiously devout people Fathul expresses disappointment in the media's misrepresentation of the group with local headlines recently labeling SGRC a dating platform for LGBT people The stories raised many eyebrows and attracted criticism especially from those who oppose the LGBT community Some members of the SGRC still feel the trauma of that experience today Some were ex-communicated from their families due to embarrassment about their affiliation with the group while others felt such heavy pressure that they had suicidal thoughts The media madness brought on some trouble for the group including the university cutting them off its list of student organizations the group has now dropped the "UI" from their official title One person who has been helped by the group is 26-year-old Riris Carolina who is on an ongoing journey to fulfill an academic curiosity Currently working on her master’s thesis in transnational law at UI Riris has always been open with her friends about her homosexuality Riris was perplexed by her friends’ reaction when all of a sudden they took a step back and decided to distance themselves from her amid controversies surrounding the SGRC and LGBT communities The negative reactions didn't only come from her friends but also from complete strangers in her day-to-day environment She shared her experience of what would usually be an ordinary trip for lunch at a warteg: a local term for a cheap-end It was then that people whom she had never spoken to but were aware of her sexual orientation audibly commented "Just kill her off" – as if she wasn't even human They also seemed offended by her tomboyish nature Riris was one of the first organizing-committee members of SGRC in 2014 soon after she'd enrolled in her master’s degree in law "What I learn from being part of SGRC is that you don't have to be gay to support gay rights," she says adding that the community had helped her learn about the realities of the LGBT community in general "I would think through it thoroughly before dating another SGRC member SGRC has been a learning community for Riris as the group discusses many sexuality-related issues from a scientific viewpoint it is a discussion topic that Indonesia sees as uncomfortable The group's consultation facilities also help those who are confused about their sexuality to learn more about themselves – a therapeutic option for young people who are sometimes subjected to social pressures that put them at risk "So the fact that we have this forum gives us an opportunity we wouldn't otherwise have," Riris added The group is something that Gunawan wanted when he was growing up He feels that it is important not to view LGBT people in any exclusive context The more people point out differences while calling for equality “It makes it harder to obtain that desired equality,” he said "I oppose exclusivity for LGBT campaigning That LGBT groups should [only] work on LGBT issues We have to think beyond that," he said sternly "We are all human beings that can contribute to our society." (rin) You must confirm your age to access this page JAKARTA - The convict in the murder case of Ryan Jombang was involved in a dispute with another inmate at the Class IIA Special Penitentiary (Lapas) Gunung Sindur The dispute between the two is said to have been resolved amicably an attempt was made to clear the aftermath of the dispute said that his party had coordinated with the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Police They will report Bahar bin Smith on suspicion of molestation "Today we come to the Criminal Investigation Unit the SPKT Bareskrim Polri Headquarters," said Benny to reporters after consulting the Criminal Investigation Department suggested to complete the evidence so that the report can be accepted "Then friends from the Criminal Investigation Unit at the National Police Headquarters suggested that we add some more evidence we will discuss with Rian what additional evidence looks like," said Benny we will come and submit it so that the process can continue," he continued some of the evidence attached is a photo of Ryan's condition after the dispute The photo has a photo of his face (Ryan) which is gone Benny said that this sentencing effort was because his client was seriously injured as a result of the dispute "So his face was battered and there were cuts on his hands," said Benny the alleged abuse against his client began when he went to the mosque It turned out that there were already quite a lot of people and they immediately persecuted him it turned out that as soon as our client came forward apparently there was already a large crowd in front," said Benny "According to the confession of our client Habib Bahar also did that (persecution)," he continued his client is currently still being treated at the clinic in the prison "He was treated at the prison clinic," said Benny namely the alleged mobilization of the masses his client was not only persecuted by Bahar bin Smith but many people The mob is said to be not inmates or convicts of the Class IIA Special Penitentiary (Lapas) Gunung Sindur entered the prison and then ransacked inside the prison to try to attack our clients," said Benny The existence of the outsider continued Benny Ryan Jombang is believed by the lawyer to know and be able to distinguish between inmates or not "Directly from Ryan's (confession) because Ryan is an inmate in prison of course he knows that anyone is inside the prison and it's a resident from outside," said Benny © 2025 VOI - Waktunya Merevolusi Pemberitaan Jombang-The conferences of Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI) held in Surabaya and Jombang yesterday have sparked wave of protests from mass organizations mobilized by Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and its autonomous bodies; Ansor Youth Movement (GP Ansor) dan Multipurpose Ansor Front (Banser) "We reject it because the HTI promotes the concept of caliphate which is against Pancasila and [could] treathen Indonesia’s unity," said the chairman of GP Ansor Jombang The same reason was expressed by the chairman of Banser Coodination Unit East Java citing schisms among Middle Eastern countries despite the caliphate models being adhered to Banser has rejected Hizbut Tahrir conferences in eight regions “We reject the events,” he said rejection was also voiced the day before the event Hundreds of Ansor members gathered on Saturday to reject the HTI conference in Badas “We urge the police to cancel the event,” said Munasir Huda the HTI canceled its conference in Jombang said the organizing committee had canceled the event due to lack of permit from police and the treath to disband the event from the NU it is be better for us to cancel the event,” he said the HTI conference at the SIBEC Convention Hall at Jalan Gembong Chairman of the HTI East Java Fajar Kurniawan admitted that the event was ended quickly “We only allowed HTI members who did come [to the event] to enter the building and gave them the understanding on the situation before we told them to go home,” he said Community Relations Chief of Surabaya Precinct Police Adj Lilik Hariati admitted that police had adviced the HTI Conference to be ended quickly the conference could distrub public security and order  “A number of mass organizations had demanded the police to disband the conference,” he said ISHOMUDDIN | HARI TRI WARSONO | EDWIN FAJERIAL Prabowo Plans to Build Emergency Bulog Warehouses in Aceh, West Nusa Tenggara Prabowo's Reason for Involving the Military in Food Matters Prabowo Open to Meeting Retired Military Forum Urging Gibran's Impeachment Free Meal Poisoning Case, Prabowo Alludes to Students Eating Without Spoons Learn About the Outsourcing Practices Prabowo Intends to Scrap Prabowo: Bill Gates to Support Free Nutritious Meal Program in Indonesia Prabowo Rejects 'Puppet President' Label, Denies Jokowi's Control Christ's Bloodstone from the Klawing River   Komodo Island Captivates Gwyneth Paltrow Report: Indonesia Lacks 700 Pilots Per Year Marzuki Surprised by Protests from Singapore over KRI Usman Harun Anas Maamun Appointed Newly-Elected Riau Governor Indonesia Seeks to Activate Border Liaison Committee Bahasa Indonesia Starts to Fade Away at Borders Friski Riana Petir Garda Bhwana TEMPO.CO, Jombang - President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo pays a visit to the grave of former Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid or Gus Dur in The boarding school (Pondok Pesantren) complex of Tebuireng Jokowi visits the founder of Pondok Pesantren Tebuireng Jokowi prays there and places flowers to both graves Jokowi is accompanied by the chairman of Pondok Pesantren Tebuireng Salahuddin Wahid or Gus Sholah and his wife Nyai Farida and Presidential spokesperson Johan Budi Sapto Pribowo have an internal meeting with Gus Sholah and Farida “The best umarah [leader] is the one who visits ulema [Islamic scholars] he [President] visit kiai and ulema of central to regional figures of NU [country’s largest Islamic organization] I think this meeting during this political period is a really good example,” Soekarwo said Jokowi then heads to the inauguration site of Museum Islam Indonesia which is located near the boarding school The museum is built as a tribute for ulema who contributed for the independence of the Republic of Indonesia Among the ulema was the founder of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) one of NU founders who was named as the national hero Their graves are placed in the complex of Pondok Pesantren Tambak Beras Jokowi Responds to Calls for VP Gibran's Impeachment Prabowo Praises Jokowi's Inflation Control in Cabinet Session Jokowi Visits Metro Jaya Police to Report Fake Diploma Allegations Today's Top 3 News: Jokowi Shares Front Row with Trump Macron at Pope Francis' Funeral in Vatican Jokowi Delivers Prabowo's Message to Vatican: 'We Lost a Figure Who Brought World Peace' Prabowo's Envoys to Join Pope Francis' Funeral Mass Prabowo's Reasons for Sending Jokowi to Pope Francis's Funeral Prabowo's Envoys Arrive in Rome for Pope Francis' Funeral It began with a lightning strike on December 12 the lightning left behind a mysterious stone when he dunks the stone in water and the water is drunk by a sick person As the mass media coverage of his powers spread it was just the people of Balongsari village who came to see him spilled out of Jombang and even travelled from the towns of Central Java to come and visit Ponari each paying Rp.5,000 (US$ 0.5) to visit him every day the line would stretch hundreds of metres in front of Ponari’s house as people waited for him to sink his stone into the glasses of water they brought with them Those who could not wait in line scraped up soil from around his house and plastered it on their bodies Ponari and his stone not only attracted people but also attracted a large amount of money The money that circulated in Balongsari village as a result of the Ponari phenomenon was estimated to be as much as one billion rupiah (US$100,000) per day Most of this money went to local businesses water and accommodation for those who wanted to wait in the queue to see the child healer There was even a soft drink named after him evidently borrowed from the popular Pocari Sweat drink the story of Ponari’s success had a bitter side to it Ponari’s life changed completely and his days became thoroughly consumed with healing leaving no time for school or normal childhood activities and leading to pressure from the National Commission for Child Protection Ponari was even the centre of a quarrel between family members In February 2009 the police shut down Ponari’s practice was beaten in a fight and hospitalised for trying to take Ponari away from the control of extended family members who wanted to reopen the practice and prophets who claimed to have magical powers to heal and bring good fortune is a woman who proclaimed herself a prophet and tried to construct a new religion based on a blend of Islam and Christian doctrines She was first known as Lia Aminuddin and declared herself as the heir of Muhammad Her first public appearance was in 1998 when she claimed she was Imam Mahdi a manifestation of the Islamic belief that a person will appear at the end of the world to spread peace and justice She was jailed for two and a half years for blasphemy last June a man who declared himself as a satrio piningit (saviour knight) a figure based on the legend of a person who will emerge to overcome goro-goro (great chaos) He established a group with controversial teachings and rituals regarding sexual relations between husbands and wives When protests occurred in 2009 about the rituals the police shut down the house where Agus practiced The miracle workers and prophets all make two different but related claims they claim they can heal the sick of their mental and physical ailments Agus Solichin forbade one of his followers to go to hospital and consume drugs from the doctor he convinced his follower to trust his healing methods the patient died because of lack of treatment.) Secondly they all promise a doctrine of liberation and salvation She preached that the end of days would arrive soon and those who wanted to survive must obey her teaching to hold this sort of fascination for the community a nine year old girl named Selvin attracted thousands to Poso in January 2007 with her Christian faith-based healing at least two children have opened up practices six year old Della Nastaya from Malang and fourteen year old Randy Wijaya Kusuma from Makassar So what kind of background creates fertile ground for Ponari and similar miracle workers in Indonesia One issue stands out: the state’s inability to provide services for its people Ponari and the others offer what the state does not The state’s failure to provide cheap or free health services drives members of society to find alternative health services in non-state institutions Evidence supporting this argument is found in the national budget the Ministry of Health received only 2.8 per cent of the overall budget far short of the international standard set by the World Health Organisation (WHO) which states that a minimum of 15 per cent of a country’s national budget should be allocated to health because the budgets in local districts vary the health sector budget allocation from the district budget is only around five per cent this isn’t a sufficient sum to obtain health insurance Ponari and other faith healers offer ordinary people a glimpse of hope the mystical attributes often hold greater influence than the practical consequences Ponari not only attracts people from all around Indonesia because of his magical abilities but also because of the fairy-tales that surround him His followers believe that Ponari didn’t get the stone by picking it up off the ground but by catching it as it fell from the lightning It is also said that Ponari won’t be able to heal people if he is moved from his village All the myths surrounding Ponari have drawn people just as much as his alleged healing ability does it seems the Ponari craze is coming to end Unlike in its heyday when patients came in their thousands Ponari has started to resume his life as a normal boy and large numbers of patients come now only on the weekends when Ponari doesn’t go to school During weekdays he only receives visitors for half the day The drop is causing an economic downturn in Balongsari village Local merchants who had made a killing from the Ponari phenomenon are once more getting used to the meagre takings that used to be their norm it’s still worth thinking about what light he and other prophets cast on Indonesia’s epoch of modernisation Modernisation does not assure that society as a whole becomes modern There are always going to be parts of society that are left behind Strong beliefs in mysticism and miracles have not evaporated as a result of capitalist development Ponari reignited those ideas when the district of Jombang couldn’t provide for its sick citizens The failures of the state and modern institutions such as hospitals have led many Indonesian people to turn to mystical healers like Ponari It is likely that the ‘Ponari Effect’ will continue to flourish in Indonesia until the country fully completes the development process and creates a state that can truly provide for its people’s basic needs Fajar (boje_1984@yahoo.co.uk) is a Program Officer in the Komunitas Indonesia untuk Demokrasi (Indonesian Community for Democracy) Receive Inside Indonesia's latest articles and quarterly editions in your inbox © Copyright Indonesian Resources and Information Program (IRIP) 1983 - 2025 We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the stolen lands on which Inside Indonesia is based and we pay our respects to Elders past and present We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Publication date 05 March 2019 | 15:17 ICT A crowd of people reach out to claim free durians held as thanksgiving for the good harvest of the fruit Fans of durian liken its creamy texture and intense aroma to blue cheese but many detractors liken the smell to sewage or sweaty socks