The popularity of free public workspaces in Jakarta is likely to continue indefinitely. Thanks to Anies Baswedan's efforts who promoted better public spaces for Jakarta residents, such as introducing more public libraries and green spaces in various locations in the city. Surely, it is an unarguable development and a strong note left on his legacy … Continue reading Observing Anies’ Promises: Did He Make a More Livable City?
Anies Baswedan & Presidential Election.
All's fair in Indonesian presidential race. Anies with Christmas Carrol participants, Jakarta, December 2019. (Anies disambut umat Kristiani). Benarkah, Anies harus lebih ke "tengah"? Ada sinyalemen bahwa, jika ingin meningkatkan elektabilitasnya dalam pemilihan presiden tahun 2024 mendatang, maka Anies Baswedan harus "bergeser" ke tengah. Sebagai disiratkan Direktur Eksekutif Parameter Politik Indonesia Adi Prayitno, Anies (yang … Continue reading Anies Baswedan & Presidential Election.
Jakarta governor among three frontrunners for President
MANY opinion polls and analysis had shown that Jakarta Governor, Anies Baswedan is among the most popular candidates for the 2024 presidential election. This article was published in The New Straits Times, Malaysia, 19 July 2022. (click here). Opinion polls consistently ranked Anies among the top three potential candidates. Two others are two-time presidential candidate, … Continue reading Jakarta governor among three frontrunners for President
Wow… The Magnificent Jakarta International Stadium
The grandiose Jakarta International Stadium Have you visited the newly-built Jakarta International Stadium (JIS)? I have. Last April 19, I attended the soft-launching of this magnificent venue. It is another achievement by Governor Anies Baswedan that can make his political opponents be more envious, since he has been touted as one of the strongest candidates … Continue reading Wow… The Magnificent Jakarta International Stadium
‘City 4.0’ leads to happier Jakarta
THIS is about Jakarta and its governor, Anies Baswedan, who has been predicted by many as one of the strongest candidates for the next Indonesian presidency. By Syafiq Basri Assegaff *) The article was published in The New Straits Times, Malaysia, on 23 October 2021. (Pictures added separately, from other sources). Shadowed by the defence minister … Continue reading ‘City 4.0’ leads to happier Jakarta
In search of a humane face of megalopolitan Jakarta
Syafiq Basri Assegaff. The Jakarta Post, 13 November 2021. Harboring more than 70 percent of all commercial activities of the nation, Jakarta has been the main attraction to many since the first urbanization took place in the early 1950s. Jakarta is not only the place where every Indonesian – both experts and non-experts – is … Continue reading In search of a humane face of megalopolitan Jakarta
The Importance of Values in Building a Capital City
Anies Baswedan’s 5th Year is Coming This November will be the fifth year of Anies Baswedan administration. Apart from being one of the strongest candidates in the next 2024 presidential race, the Jakarta governor has been watched closely by many who want to ascertain whether he has delivered as much as he promised during the … Continue reading The Importance of Values in Building a Capital City
The Tale of Kampung Akuarium
Why live in one of the world's most populated capital cities if you continue to get evicted because the local government says you are occupying its land illegally? Despite being there since the 1970s, how can you live there comfortably knowing your children's future is at stake, with no fair access to primary life services? … Continue reading The Tale of Kampung Akuarium
Semobil dan Ngobrol bareng Anies
Hujan deras menggerojok. Langit tumpah. Di luar rencana, akhirnya saya harus ikut di mobil Anies Baswedan agar bisa ngobrol dengannya. Sabtu malam akhir Februari lalu itu Jakarta kuyup. Basah. Dan tak kunjung reda. Tetapi perjalanan dengan Anies membuat saya lupa pada apa yang terjadi di luar mobil. Seperti biasa, bincang-bincang dengan pendiri gerakan ‘Indonesia Mengajar‘ … Continue reading Semobil dan Ngobrol bareng Anies
5 Terobosan Anies-Sandi
Mungkin 5 terobosan Anies-Sandi ini berdampak pada meningkatnya minat pemilih pada mereka.
Tips agar Anak Gemar Membaca
Satu hal yang sering dikeluhkan para orangtua adalah sulitnya mendidik anak agar gemar membaca. Jangankan menggemarinya, punya minat membaca saja sulit. Tapi, ada contoh singkat yang dialami Anies Baswedan, saat dia masih di SD, yang dapat memberi inspirasi bagi para orangtua. Antara Membaca dan Bersepeda Saat duduk di bangku Sekolah Dasar (SD), Anies rutin main … Continue reading Tips agar Anak Gemar Membaca
Anies: Buatlah Sejarah, Bukan Cuma Membaca atau Menulis Sejarah
Sebagaimana Bung Karno, Bung Hatta, dan para Perintis Kemerdekaan dulu, anak muda sekarang juga adalah bagian bangsa yang terdidik. Oleh sebab itu, anak muda kini juga punya kesempatan yang sama untuk menorehkan sejarah di Republik ini. Belajarlah dengan keras, tuntas dan sepenuh hati. Itu sebagian isi pesan Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Anies Baswedan pada Upacara … Continue reading Anies: Buatlah Sejarah, Bukan Cuma Membaca atau Menulis Sejarah
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