{"id":12651,"date":"2018-02-02T14:30:14","date_gmt":"2018-02-02T03:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/?p=12651"},"modified":"2021-07-10T12:45:16","modified_gmt":"2021-07-10T02:45:16","slug":"aiya-links-2-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/2018\/02\/02\/aiya-links-2-february\/","title":{"rendered":"AIYA Links: 2 February"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/banner-newsletter.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12652 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/34.101.188.30\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/banner-newsletter-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"361\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are so excited to be bringing you AIYA Annual 2017 in the next few days! AIYA Annual is our annual wrap-up of our achievements and activities that feature you, our wonderful members. Stay tuned next week for the release!<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2><b>In the news<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A\u00a0<\/span>year on from the Jakarta elections, Mark Woodward asks what was behind the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.insideindonesia.org\/sectarianism-culture-and-politics\"> anti-Ahok movement and its implications<\/a>, concluding that an emerging conservative Muslim coalition is a force to be reckoned with in Indonesian politics.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eastasiaforum.org\/2018\/01\/27\/indonesias-e-id-scandal-looks-set-to-take-another-scalp\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corruption scandal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> surrounding Indonesia&#8217;s e-ID card scheme threatens to further derail the archipelago&#8217;s democracy. Matthew Woolgar thinks that the scandal is a warning about the vulnerability of Indonesia\u2019s democracy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The long-discussed reforms to the Criminal Code (KUHP) to criminalise same-sex relations has been making headlines. Read<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au\/a-multitude-of-sins-the-revised-criminal-code\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naila Rizqi Zakiah<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s opinion on such push for criminal policy is not only dangerous but also represents a major setback to human rights in Indonesia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indonesia has announced that it will open its doors to<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2018-01-31\/indonesia-opens-up-to-foreign-universities\/9374690\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foreign universities looking to operate in the country<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a move that may unlock new opportunities for Australian higher education providers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourism Australia is organizing halal package tours with Indonesian travel agents and flag carrier Garuda Indonesia to encourage Indonesian tourists to<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thejakartapost.com\/news\/2018\/01\/30\/indonesian-tourists-encouraged-to-explore-each-city-in-oz.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">explore more cities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Australia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you manage to catch Super Blue Blood Moon on Wednesday? In Bali, the lunar eclipse phenomenon is related to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coconuts.co\/bali\/news\/lunar-eclipse-viewable-bali-tonight-balinese-myth-attributes-phenomenon-kala-rau-demon\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">saga of the mythological demon Kala Rau<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>On the blog<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from the speculations on presidential candidates this year, it is also important to talk about legislative candidates who will represent the people in parliament, as well as women\u2019s representation in the assembly. Ella S Prihatini writes <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/2018\/02\/how-can-indonesia-increase-the-number-of-women-legislators\/\">how Indonesia can increase the number of women legislators<\/a> (originally published on <a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/how-can-indonesia-increase-the-number-of-women-legislators-90446\">The Conversation<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<h2><b>Events<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Sydney and Melbourne, 6 &#8211; 12 February<\/b> &#8211; Check out series of <a href=\"http:\/\/rosiehcook.com\/making-connections\/\">Making Connections: the Bundengan of Wonosobo<\/a> events filled with music exploration, instrument-building, and cross-cultural communities.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Jakarta, 7 February<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/149198952455247\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cepet Kaya is back!<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join AIYA Jakarta with friends from AIYEP, ACICIS, and International Internships for a fun evening while you avoid city\u2019s traffic jams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Brisbane, 12<\/b> <b>February<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; If you want to become more involved or just want the chance to have your say on our direction in the year to come, then come along to this year&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/193879894690232\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIYA QLD\u2019s AGM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>Opportunities<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ndonesian Ministry of Education and Culture\u2019s Darmasiswa Scholarships applications are now open! Check out the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/apply.darmasiswa.kemdikbud.go.id\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">program eligibility, selection timeline, and required documents here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The online registration closes 18 February.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Australian Consortium for \u2018In-Country\u2019 Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) is looking for a Deputy Resident Director for ACICIS\u2019 Indonesia programs. Check out the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/2018\/01\/aiya-links-26-january\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">position description and how to apply here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and apply before 2 March.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Join AIYA Victoria!<\/strong> The chapter is looking for members to fill in 7 executive positions. Read more about the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2CwoJIn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">job descriptions here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2lLPnSr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apply here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/ceres.org.au\/global\/indonesia\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">experiential learning trip in Bali and Lombok this April<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> organised by CERES Global. The trip will focus on building friendships with organisations and groups involved in marine protection with a particular emphasis on plastic waste in our oceans. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/jobs\/hamer-scholarships-2018\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">applications for Hamer Scholarships<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this year! The scholarships offer the opportunity for language study and cultural engagement with dynamic markets such as Indonesia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning a language? Get<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.universitybridgeproject.org\/indonesian-language-help\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indonesian<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &amp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.universitybridgeproject.org\/english-language-help\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> language help with<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.universitybridgeproject.org\/videos\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UniBRIDGE Project<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Like what we do? Learn more about what <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/jobs\/what-does-an-aiya-membership-offer-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AIYA membership can offer<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sign up as a\u00a0member<\/a> today.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are so excited to be bringing you AIYA Annual 2017 in the next few days! 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