Eps. 30 - Jokowi: The King of Lip Service

Eps. 32 - #PapuanLivesMatter

And it happened again. The racial discrimination toward Papuan people. This time, by the Indonesian military officers again. Yet, this one is almost a copy of what happened to George Floyd in America.  What is it this time? How could this thing happen (again)? Will the people of Papua get justice? Do the lives of Papuans even matter? Check out more stories about Indonesia at www.theindonesiasaga.com [https://www.theindonesiasaga.com/] Video footage from Twitter of Veronica Koman (she's not the first source tho) --> https://twitter.com/VeronicaKoman/status/1420023933936541705

Eps. 31 - Welcome to Indonesia, The Country of Kpopers

Are you a fan of Kpop? Ah, Indonesia has lots of them. Passionate and loyal Kpop fans. A study by Twitter in 2020 discovered that Indonesia is among the top 5 Kpop markets in the world. So, what makes Indonesian Kpop fans unique? And how is their potential for Kpop entertainment? Check out more stories about Indonesia at www.theindonesiasaga.com [https://www.theindonesiasaga.com/] Read a survey of "Who likes BTS?" --> https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2021/05/782_306147.html

Eps. 30 - Jokowi: The King of Lip Service

Is he though? Another critic for President Jokowi is satire memes from some university students in Indonesia. All this time, Jokowi merely gives his people false promises. That's likely what it would like to say. The accusations are not the only issue people are talking about. The aftermath is what is eventful. From Mr. President's comment to the hearing made by the university. One thing that many believe is the deprivation of the students' civil rights. Freedom of expression. Join Fi to fact-check the accusations and how the students in Indonesia losing their intellectual freedom over time. Check out more stories about Indonesia at www.theindonesiasaga.com [https://www.theindonesiasaga.com/]

Eps. 29 - Jakarta: It's Not Okay

Happy 494th birthday to Jakarta! No laugh let alone Jakarta Fair to celebrate. Jakarta is not okay.  What's happening tho? As if Covid-19 is not enough, a pile of homework to do and grief that blankets this heart of Indonesia. This is Jakarta today but will it ever be okay again? Check out more stories about Indonesia from me at www.theindonesiasaga.com [https://www.theindonesiasaga.com/]

Eps. 28 - Work From Bali: For The Better or For The Worse?

Bali is dying because of the pandemic. It hits the island's economy like never before. Today, saving Bali is the ultimate mission of the Indonesia Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy. That gives birth to the Work From Bali project to encourage digital nomads.  The pilot project invites a debate in society despite the not-so-good financial situation of the state and the spread of Covid-19 in Indonesia.  What is it and how effective will it be to help Bali? Check out more stories about Indonesia from me at www.theindonesiasaga.com [https://www.theindonesiasaga.com/]