{"id":17110,"date":"2020-01-17T15:00:28","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T04:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/?p=17110"},"modified":"2021-07-10T11:36:54","modified_gmt":"2021-07-10T01:36:54","slug":"aiya-links-17-january-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/2020\/01\/17\/aiya-links-17-january-2\/","title":{"rendered":"AIYA Links: 17 January"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/20200117.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17111 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/34.101.188.30\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20200117-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"554\" height=\"377\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">\u00a0Photo: Caroline Pang, CNBC<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CNBC went to Flores to analyse its ambitious plan to become the new Bali.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2020\/01\/16\/flores-an-island-famous-for-komodo-dragons-is-indonesias-new-bali.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>In the news <\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There has been an increasing tendency to corporate Sharia into the legal and public sphere since 1998. This is prevalent in the sector of economics. How does the Sharia economy shape democracy in Indonesia? What impact does it have in the overall multi-cultural society? Read more<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/week-asia\/economics\/article\/3044601\/how-sharia-economy-shapes-democracy-indonesia?utm_source=AIC%20Media%20Update&amp;utm_campaign=79577120f5-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_01_09_11_50&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_1639681d6e-79577120f5-459043661&amp;mc_cid=79577120f5&amp;mc_eid=5d69e6fbf3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here.<\/span><\/a> <b>(South China Morning Herald)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A coalition of trade unions will mobilize thousands of people next week to block the Indonesian government\u2019s plan to relax restrictive labor laws. The protest could set the stage for what could be a difficult parliamentary debate, despite Jokowi\u2019s coalition controlling 74% of the seats as Reuters <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-indonesia-economy-labor\/indonesian-trade-unions-to-rally-as-government-files-new-labor-rules-to-parliament-idUSKBN1Z80KA?utm_source=AIC+Media+Update&amp;utm_campaign=79577120f5-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_01_09_11_50&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_1639681d6e-79577120f5-459043661&amp;mc_cid=79577120f5&amp;mc_eid=5d69e6fbf3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">explain.<\/span><\/a><b> (Reuters)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exciting news for all bird lovers! Researchers have found 10 new species and subspecies of songbirds off the coast of Sulawesi. These birds are special as they have distinct songs and genetics from known birds. Hebat ya! Karen Wientraub explores more about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/01\/09\/science\/birds-new-species-indonesia.html?utm_source=AIC+Media+Update&amp;utm_campaign=79577120f5-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_01_09_11_50&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_1639681d6e-79577120f5-459043661&amp;mc_cid=79577120f5&amp;mc_eid=5d69e6fbf3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birds.<\/span><\/a> <b>(The New York Times)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hugh White\u2019s latest article discusses the importance of Australia\u2019s planning to defend itself alone. Have Australia relied to heavily on democracies like Indonesia to defend against a rising China? Have Australia under-estimated the potential growth of Indonesia as a major power? Read more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspistrategist.org.au\/australia-must-plan-to-defend-itself-alone\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here.<\/span><\/a> <b>(ASPI)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calling all Sydneysiders who miss Indonesian food! Timeout has made a list of the 16 best Indonesian restaurants in Sydney. From Ayam Goreng to Martabak, this list will surely make your mouth water. Lapar? Ayo let&#8217;s go to these<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/sydney\/restaurants\/the-16-best-indonesian-restaurants-in-sydney?fbclid=IwAR04Z3VSQeNlRujLZvE8uI5scCiKaTYlXzPhB8WJ-l6ddGA0uQKss6bpq5w\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> restaurants!<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>In the blog<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This week we talked to Febrianty, a community facilitator volunteer of UN Migration in Makassar. Learn the issues and meet the people who fights tirelessly alongside it <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/2020\/01\/the-story-of-refugees-and-its-humanity-in-makassar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Brisbane, 29 February &#8211;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Indonesian Diaspora QLD in conjunction with Rotary Club Archerfield are organising a dinner event to raise funds to support communities who are affected by the current bushfire and drought, from 5:30pm at the Australian International Islamic College. Purchase tickets <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/bushfire-drought-appeal-fundraising-night-tickets-88612573593\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jakarta, 12 January<\/strong>&#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join AIYA Jakarta for some exercise in Monas with AIYA touch rugby! Asik! Check it out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B696uejgdHB\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">disini. <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Melbourne, 22 January<\/strong>&#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIYA VIC Language Exchange is back! Come practice both Bahasa Indonesia and English while playing some fun games to kick-start your new year. More information <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B7ALvraH5S0\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Melbourne, 20 February &#8211;<\/strong> 28 March &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asiatopa.com.au\/about-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Asia-TOPA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> returns to celebrate the creative imagination of artists and cultures in the Asia-Pacific region. The events have shows showcasing the cultures of various Asian countries. Alumni of the University of Melbourne are eligible to receive a 15% discount. Check out out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alumni.unimelb.edu.au\/news\/alumni-discount-asia-topa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here.<\/span><\/a><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Sydney, 13 February, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indonesian Literature Club in Sydney is holding their next group discussion at Customs House Library. For registration and information email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:indolitclub@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">indolitclub@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Sydney, 18 January &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread the short film love this Saturday Afternoon and catch <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/@flickerfest\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@Flickerfest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s inaugural ASEAN Film Competition. Celebrating the stories of the ASEAN region. Screening from 4pm, view the full competition program here and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/36LUkB2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy Tickets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. YOu can also check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_ejPAXH49NFKSHqz85XRv-6yHWHEPQGo\/view?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trailer!<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8212;\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opportunities<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Australian Volunteers for International Development Program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Australia Aid) currently have a number of volunteer assignments in Indonesia. Be sure to check out the full range of volunteer assignments <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.australianvolunteers.com\/assignments\/?CountryName=Indonesia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Attend the VILTA Annual Conference! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Held on 6 March 2020, don\u2019t miss out on Victorian Indonesian Language Teachers&#8217; Association\u2019s biggest event with speakers and participants from around the state coming to discuss all things Indonesian. This event will be held in Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne. Register <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vilta.org.au\/events\/vilta-annual-conference?fbclid=IwAR0FNP4N_l1aQbjZYSDEu3qH91M7rspBEMG4P2RPL8b-L-jWD5x6RiCW8kk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Call for applications for the Alumni Grant Scheme (AGS) 2020! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AGS offers seed funding on a competitive basis for initiatives that create impact by putting your knowledge and skills to good use. The program provides up to AU$15,000, and up to 25 grants are available under the current AGS round. The AGS is open to all Indonesian nationals who have graduated from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, including those who are self-funded. It is also open to alumni of short-term studies or programs in Australia. See the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.australiaawardsindonesia.org\/images\/editor\/files\/AGS%20Guideline%281%29.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Submit your applications before 20 January 2020 at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognitoforms.com\/AustraliaAwardsInIndonesia1\/AlumniGrantSchemeAGS2020Round1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Pemberdayaan Perempuan Memerangi Kemiskinan (PPMK)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a microfinance organisation based in Yogyakarta that work to empower women to fight poverty. They also provide free English classes to children and are currently working to establish an English book library, so children can continue learning at home. They are seeking donations of new and secondhand English books. To coordinate any donations, contact PPMK on WhatsApp at +62 857-7610-7979 or at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:ppmkjogja@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ppmkjogja@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ppmkjogja.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PPMK\u2019s work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>ACICIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is inviting all of its alumni to join the all-new <\/span><b>alumni platform<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is packed with new features such as alumni directory, jobs and opportunities page, events page, interest-group pages, as well as other exciting features that will be added regularly. To sign-up, please visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.acicis.edu.au\/.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their alumni website here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Inside Indonesia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from a diverse range of people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insideindonesia.org\/write-for-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><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\/\">UniBRIDGE Project<\/a>.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Radio Duta Nusantara <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is looking for volunteers. The Radio has been aired for more than 20 years and are now looking for the next announcer. Based in Sydney, they are aired twice a week for an hour and offer coaching sessions and broadcasting experience. To learn how to be part of them, contact Juliani at +61 412 262 819.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Like what we do? Want to join or support your local chapter to contribute to our <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AIYA-Annual_2017.pdf\"><b>exciting activities<\/b><\/a><b>? Sign up as an <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/membership\/\"><b>AIYA member<\/b><\/a><b> today!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Photo: Caroline Pang, CNBC CNBC went to Flores to analyse its ambitious plan [&hellip;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/2020\/01\/17\/aiya-links-17-january-2\/\" class=\"more-link style1-button\">Read More<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[524],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17110","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-links"],"translation":{"provider":"WPGlobus","version":"3.0.0","language":"id","enabled_languages":["au","id"],"languages":{"au":{"title":true,"content":true,"excerpt":false},"id":{"title":true,"content":true,"excerpt":false}}},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17110","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17110"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17110\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17110"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}