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“Most of the Western press repeated the narrative being peddled by the new Indonesian government, which Washington was enthusiastically welcoming onto the world stage. That story went, more or less, that some spontaneous violence erupted when regular people found out about what the communists had done, or been planning. These articles said that the natives had ‘run amok’ and engaged in bloodshed. Because the word ‘amok’ originated in Malay (the language that formed the basis for both Indonesian and Malaysian), this made it easier for Western journalists to employ Orientalist stereotypes about Asians as primitive, backward, and violent people, and blame the violence on a putative sudden, irrational outburst. On April 13, 1966, C. L. Sulzberger penned a piece, one of many in this genre, with the headline ‘When a Nation Runs Amok’ for the New York Times . As Sulzberger described it, the killings occurred in ‘violent Asia, where life is cheap.’ He reproduced the lie that Communist Party members had killed the generals on October 1, and that Gerwani women slashed and tortured them. He went on to affirm that ‘Indonesians are gentle … but hidden behind their smiles is that strange Malay streak, that inner, frenzied blood-lust which has given to other languages one of their few Malay words: amok .’ The Malay, and now Indonesian, concept of amok actually referred to a traditional form of ritual suicide, even if the anglicization now refers to wild violence more generally. But there’s no reason to believe that the mass violence of 1965-66 has its roots in native culture. No one has any evidence of mass murder of this kind happening in Indonesian history, except for when foreigners were involved. This story of inexplicable, vaguely tribal violence— so easy for American readers to digest— was entirely false. This was organized state violence with a clear purpose. The main obstacles to a complete military takeover were eliminated by a coordinated program of extermination— the intentional mass murder of innocent civilians. The generals were able to take power after state terror sufficiently weakened their political opponents, who had no weapons, only public sympathy. They didn’t resist their own annihilation because they had no idea what was coming. In total, it is estimated that between five hundred thousand and one million people were slaughtered, and one million more were herded into concentration camps. Sarwo Edhie, the man who ambushed Sukarno in March, once bragged that the military had killed three million people. There’s a reason we have to settle for estimates. Because, for more than fifty years, the Indonesian government has resisted any attempt to go out and record what happened, and no one around the world has much cared to ask, either. Millions more people were indirect victims of the massacres, but no one came around to inquire how many loved ones they had lost. Their silence was the point of the violence. The Armed Forces did not oversee the extermination of every single communist, alleged communist, and potential communist sympathizer in the country. That would have been nearly impossible, because around a quarter of the country was affiliated somehow with the PKI.” — The Jakarta Method , Vincent Bevins
Unexpected Travel Stories that Feel Odd in Italy, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea
Discover Unexpected Travel Stories that Feel Odd in Italy, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, and South Korea. From cultural misunderstandings and travel discomforts to acts of kindness and personal growth, these unforgettable moments became the highlights of the journey. There are travel stories about experiences that initially felt uncomfortable, confusing, or difficult to understand—such as unfamiliar cultural practices, traditions, or situations—but that later become meaningful or memorable parts of your journey. Some uncomfortable moments pave the way to lifelong memories tied to people and destinations. This piece features uncomfortable travel experiences that became one of the most defining moments. Uncomfortable Moments Traveling with Kids Turning into Unforgettable Memories Theresa, her 2-year-old, and her husband had been exploring Rome on a cloudy day and were making their way back to their accommodation on the city’s outskirts. After getting off the metro, they made their way to a bus stop in the middle of a busy street with nothing around but a small gas station. Google Maps estimated that a bus would be arriving in 5 min. 10 min later, no bus ever passed by. Another bus was estimated to arrive in another 12 min. 15 min later, they were still waiting. They’re just about 2 miles from their accommodation, but the street had no sidewalk and was too busy to safely walk on the side. By this time, it started raining, and the bus stop wasn’t covered. Another bus was estimated to arrive in another 20 minutes, but then their 2-year-old announced that she needed to go to the bathroom! They ran to the gas station and asked the young attendant if they could use the bathroom. He looked apologetic and explained that 5 men worked there and the bathroom was dirty, but if their toddler could hold it another 5 min, he could clean it. While Theresa took her 2-year-old to the bathroom, her husband talked with the attendant about the buses and taxi options. He explained that he has lived in the area his whole life, and the buses have always been unreliable. He suggested Uber as the best bet. Neither her husband nor she had Uber downloaded on their phones, and trying to download it on low cell service and a different SIM card on their phones was just not working. After struggling for half an hour, the young attendant said he was off work in 20 min and could give them a ride. They still tried to get the Uber app to work, but to no avail. 20 min later, Theresa, her husband, and her 2-year-old were in the young man’s car, finally headed back to their accommodation. When he dropped us off, they tried to offer him what little cash they had, but he refused and said, “That cash won’t make a difference in my day, but I hope I made a difference in yours. And when you tell people about your trip, you tell them of this story and our kindness.” Follow Theresa Bauman for more travel stories. Why Uncomfortable Travel Is the Best Therapy You’ll Never Pay For Sue McGarvie, a clinical sex and relationship counsellor, has spent thirty years sitting across from people telling her what scares them. And the number one thing she hears from people over forty isn’t cancer. It isn’t money. It’s this: “I’m terrified of being left out or dying alone.” Sue has written seven books, including three on travel, particularly community travel. She’s surveyed thousands of people about loneliness — and what came back is gobstopping. People aren’t avoiding travel because it’s expensive or complicated. They’re avoiding it because they’re afraid nobody will want them there. That fear of being left out, left over from countless High School dances, still lingers. Then something happens on the road that no therapy session ever quite replicates. Anthony Bourdain said it about how travel fundamentally changes you. Sue McGarvie shares an account of two women on a trip in South Korea, two strangers from either side of the country, who were assigned as roommates. By the end of the trip, they were finishing each other’s sentences. In Thailand, she also remembers watching one of their team members cross the beach at sunrise, shoes dangling from her hand, grinning from a red-light dance rave adventure she was not invited to. She told them she wouldn’t bail them out, and she didn’t need details. Sue has been up since five for coffee, sunrise, and bird watching. “We were living completely different trips — in the same place, at the same time — and somehow it was perfect.” Sue McGarvie emphasizes: That’s what nobody tells you about the uncomfortable moments. It’s not the scorpion-eating in Bangkok or the jumping out of planes that changes you. It’s the moment you’re forced to surrender your agenda and discover that other people’s rhythms are just as valid as yours. Oh, and the stories. The truth is always stranger than fiction. She adds that every traveler on one of her Playful Coconuts trips finds their own rhythm. Her bumper sticker is “life begins at the edge of your comfort zone”. The discomfort isn’t the obstacle. It’s the whole point. Your nervous system finally learns: I can handle this. And once you know that, you can’t unknow it. “I’ve sat across from lonely people for over thirty years. Travel does in ten days what therapy sometimes takes ten years to even approach.” Lost in Translation: Uncomfortable but Memorable Travel Experiences in Paris, France Samantha Merz went on a high school trip in 2010 with drama and arts students. There was a misunderstanding at a museum. She was carrying a pouch full of change, and when she went through security, it kept beeping. She kept being told that my change purse was not the problem and to focus on other things, like her boots with the buckles. There must have been a language barrier between the security guard and her, who spoke a bit of French. This situation was not resolved until close to 10 minutes later, when the security guard admitted she was right and her change purse was the problem. Samatha put it on the conveyor belt and then huffed away, as she was annoyed it took so long to realize it was the culprit. After her security incident, she had a great time going through the Louvre museum, and she finally got to see the Mona Lisa. It was a lot smaller than she thought it would be. Unexpected Travel Stories that Feel Odd by Sophia from The Always Wanderer Travel Blog Mt. Rinjani Hike, Indonesia I joined a three-day trek on Mt. Rinjani in Indonesia. We would hike for three continuous days without being able to shower or even use a toilet. However, the uncomfortable part was the mental aspect we had to endure. We were accompanied by porters carrying 30 kg on their shoulders and hiking up to 2,600 m, to the edge of a volcanic crater. Those porters do this three-day trek twice a week. They looked very old for their age, very thin, and they were simply quicker than us. I felt so privileged and understood how lucky we are to have been born in the Western world. Mulu Park, Borneo, Malaysia Mulu Park is a primary rainforest in Borneo where I spent roughly a week. Whenever I can, I travel to jungles and rainforests, even when it is always very uncomfortable. I am aware that I will see tarantulas or snakes, probably get bitten by leeches, and that all sorts of unexpected things could happen. Once in Mulu Park, I wanted to hike to a camp, so I, along with four other tourists, was left on the edge of the river. We were shown a small path and told to hike 10 km all by ourselves until we reached a small camp. During that trek, we saw fresh signs from the Penan tribe, a tribe that still lives nomadically and communicates with each other through tree branches left in the jungle. Being in jungles is the most memorable thing for me, even though it means constant challenges due to mud, leeches, snakes, and humidity. Read the full article
Indonesia Targetkan Nol Kematian DBD pada 2030 Jakarta, lampungkita.id – Kementerian Kesehatan (Kemenkes) mencatat sebanyak 39.672 kasus Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) terjadi di Indonesia hingga Mei 2026. Dari jumlah tersebut, 105 orang dilaporkan meninggal dunia. Direktur Penyakit Menular Kemenkes, Prima Yosephine mengatakan tingginya kasus dan kematian DBD mendorong pemerintah memperkuat deteksi dini hingga pengendalian terpadu. Prima… Indonesia Targetkan Nol Kematian DBD pada 2030
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Unexpected Travel Stories that Feel Odd in Italy, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea
Discover Unexpected Travel Stories that Feel Odd in Italy, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, and South Korea. From cultural misunderstandings and travel discomforts to acts of kindness and personal growth, these unforgettable moments became the highlights of the journey. There are travel stories about experiences that initially felt uncomfortable, confusing, or difficult to understand—such as unfamiliar cultural practices, traditions, or situations—but that later become meaningful or memorable parts of your journey. Some uncomfortable moments pave the way to lifelong memories tied to people and destinations. This piece features uncomfortable travel experiences that became one of the most defining moments. Uncomfortable Moments Traveling with Kids Turning into Unforgettable Memories Theresa, her 2-year-old, and her husband had been exploring Rome on a cloudy day and were making their way back to their accommodation on the city’s outskirts. After getting off the metro, they made their way to a bus stop in the middle of a busy street with nothing around but a small gas station. Google Maps estimated that a bus would be arriving in 5 min. 10 min later, no bus ever passed by. Another bus was estimated to arrive in another 12 min. 15 min later, they were still waiting. They’re just about 2 miles from their accommodation, but the street had no sidewalk and was too busy to safely walk on the side. By this time, it started raining, and the bus stop wasn’t covered. Another bus was estimated to arrive in another 20 minutes, but then their 2-year-old announced that she needed to go to the bathroom! They ran to the gas station and asked the young attendant if they could use the bathroom. He looked apologetic and explained that 5 men worked there and the bathroom was dirty, but if their toddler could hold it another 5 min, he could clean it. While Theresa took her 2-year-old to the bathroom, her husband talked with the attendant about the buses and taxi options. He explained that he has lived in the area his whole life, and the buses have always been unreliable. He suggested Uber as the best bet. Neither her husband nor she had Uber downloaded on their phones, and trying to download it on low cell service and a different SIM card on their phones was just not working. After struggling for half an hour, the young attendant said he was off work in 20 min and could give them a ride. They still tried to get the Uber app to work, but to no avail. 20 min later, Theresa, her husband, and her 2-year-old were in the young man’s car, finally headed back to their accommodation. When he dropped us off, they tried to offer him what little cash they had, but he refused and said, “That cash won’t make a difference in my day, but I hope I made a difference in yours. And when you tell people about your trip, you tell them of this story and our kindness.” Follow Theresa Bauman for more travel stories. Why Uncomfortable Travel Is the Best Therapy You’ll Never Pay For Sue McGarvie, a clinical sex and relationship counsellor, has spent thirty years sitting across from people telling her what scares them. And the number one thing she hears from people over forty isn’t cancer. It isn’t money. It’s this: “I’m terrified of being left out or dying alone.” Sue has written seven books, including three on travel, particularly community travel. She’s surveyed thousands of people about loneliness — and what came back is gobstopping. People aren’t avoiding travel because it’s expensive or complicated. They’re avoiding it because they’re afraid nobody will want them there. That fear of being left out, left over from countless High School dances, still lingers. Then something happens on the road that no therapy session ever quite replicates. Anthony Bourdain said it about how travel fundamentally changes you. Sue McGarvie shares an account of two women on a trip in South Korea, two strangers from either side of the country, who were assigned as roommates. By the end of the trip, they were finishing each other’s sentences. In Thailand, she also remembers watching one of their team members cross the beach at sunrise, shoes dangling from her hand, grinning from a red-light dance rave adventure she was not invited to. She told them she wouldn’t bail them out, and she didn’t need details. Sue has been up since five for coffee, sunrise, and bird watching. “We were living completely different trips — in the same place, at the same time — and somehow it was perfect.” Sue McGarvie emphasizes: That’s what nobody tells you about the uncomfortable moments. It’s not the scorpion-eating in Bangkok or the jumping out of planes that changes you. It’s the moment you’re forced to surrender your agenda and discover that other people’s rhythms are just as valid as yours. Oh, and the stories. The truth is always stranger than fiction. She adds that every traveler on one of her Playful Coconuts trips finds their own rhythm. Her bumper sticker is “life begins at the edge of your comfort zone”. The discomfort isn’t the obstacle. It’s the whole point. Your nervous system finally learns: I can handle this. And once you know that, you can’t unknow it. “I’ve sat across from lonely people for over thirty years. Travel does in ten days what therapy sometimes takes ten years to even approach.” Lost in Translation: Uncomfortable but Memorable Travel Experiences in Paris, France Samantha Merz went on a high school trip in 2010 with drama and arts students. There was a misunderstanding at a museum. She was carrying a pouch full of change, and when she went through security, it kept beeping. She kept being told that my change purse was not the problem and to focus on other things, like her boots with the buckles. There must have been a language barrier between the security guard and her, who spoke a bit of French. This situation was not resolved until close to 10 minutes later, when the security guard admitted she was right and her change purse was the problem. Samatha put it on the conveyor belt and then huffed away, as she was annoyed it took so long to realize it was the culprit. After her security incident, she had a great time going through the Louvre museum, and she finally got to see the Mona Lisa. It was a lot smaller than she thought it would be. Unexpected Travel Stories that Feel Odd by Sophia from The Always Wanderer Travel Blog Mt. Rinjani Hike, Indonesia I joined a three-day trek on Mt. Rinjani in Indonesia. We would hike for three continuous days without being able to shower or even use a toilet. However, the uncomfortable part was the mental aspect we had to endure. We were accompanied by porters carrying 30 kg on their shoulders and hiking up to 2,600 m, to the edge of a volcanic crater. Those porters do this three-day trek twice a week. They looked very old for their age, very thin, and they were simply quicker than us. I felt so privileged and understood how lucky we are to have been born in the Western world. Mulu Park, Borneo, Malaysia Mulu Park is a primary rainforest in Borneo where I spent roughly a week. Whenever I can, I travel to jungles and rainforests, even when it is always very uncomfortable. I am aware that I will see tarantulas or snakes, probably get bitten by leeches, and that all sorts of unexpected things could happen. Once in Mulu Park, I wanted to hike to a camp, so I, along with four other tourists, was left on the edge of the river. We were shown a small path and told to hike 10 km all by ourselves until we reached a small camp. During that trek, we saw fresh signs from the Penan tribe, a tribe that still lives nomadically and communicates with each other through tree branches left in the jungle. Being in jungles is the most memorable thing for me, even though it means constant challenges due to mud, leeches, snakes, and humidity. Read the full article
A Sightseeing Guide to Sanur, the Original Bali Sanur is not the kind of place I expected myself to like as much as I did. Together with Kuta, Sanur is one of the oldest flagship beaches of Bali, so by that association alone I expected it to be tacky and filled with tourist trappings of early-day Bali commercialization. In some ways, Sanur is exactly that. You have endless rows of hotel developments and even shopping malls! If you are… A Sightseeing Guide to Sanur, the Original Bali
Prof Asep Saepudin Jahar: Tahun Baru Islam 1448 H Momentum Hijrah Bangsa Menuju Integritas, Keadilan, dan SDM Unggul Tahun Baru Islam 1 Muharram 1448 Hijriah yang jatuh pada, Selasa (16/6/2026), menjadi momentum penting bagi umat Islam untuk melakukan refleksi dan memperkuat semangat hijrah menuju perubahan yang lebih baik. Dalam momentum tersebut, Rektor UIN Jakarta Prof. Asep Saepudin Jahar, MA., Ph.D., mengajak seluruh elemen bangsa menjadikan Tahun Baru Islam 1448 Hijriah sebagai momentum transformasi untuk… Prof Asep Saepudin Jahar: Tahun Baru Islam 1448 H Momentum Hijrah Bangsa Menuju Integritas, Keadilan, dan SDM Unggul
Earthquakes Strike Indonesia and China Within 24 Hours, No Major Damage Reported JAKARTA/BEIJING — June 16, 2026 — A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi island on Tuesday, June 16, followed hours earlier by a 6.3 magnitude quake in China’s Qinghai province, with authorities in both countries reporting no major casualties or significant damage. 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Sulawesi, Indonesia The Indonesia earthquake occurred at 11:27 a.m. local time (0327… Earthquakes Strike Indonesia and China Within 24 Hours, No Major Damage Reported
dear all indonesians present on tumblr. i need to know the current situation in indonesia about humans right and religion (like do the gov use religion as a reason to arrest ppl and stuff like that) i am doing research on it but it would be so much better if i had real life accounts to understand it better thanks guys
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