AIYA Links: 15 November
Congratulations to Indonesian Vice President Boediono, who was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Australian National University this week. Pak Boediono studied at the University of Western Australia and Monash University, and has long been a champion of close Australia-Indonesia ties.
In the news
- Vice President Boediono travelled to Australia this week, visiting Perth, Melbourne and Canberra (Jakarta Post).
- Boediono joined Prime Minister Tony Abbott in launching the new Australia-Indonesia Centre at Parliament House in Canberra.
- The Vice President also extended praise to AIYA during his visit. Terima kasih, Pak Boed!
- Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Hatta Rajasa, announced plans to open up of Rp380 trillion (A$35 billion ) of infrastructure projects to public-private partnerships (Jakarta Post).
- Indonesia’s central bank continues efforts to keep foreign capital in the country, hiking its benchmark interest rate to 7.5% (Wall Street Journal).
- Garuda Indonesia aspires to double its fleet by 2025 (Jakarta Globe) as demand for cheap flights continues to grow and grow (Financial Times/@benjaminbland)
- @BenjaminBland also reports on the Riady family’s efforts to break into Indonesia’s underdeveloped cinema market.
- TEMPO has a story on how farmers in Sumba are seeing benefits from diversifying their harvest (subscription required).
For your entertainment
- Watch the video of the CAUSINDY 2013 Political and Economic Update.
- The FT travel section went off the beaten track to showcase the beautiful island of Flores.
- Whiteboard Journal (@wjournal) has an interview one of Indonesia’s most celebrated architects, Andra Matin.
- We’re loving some of the music podcasts hosted by @wjournal. Here’s the first episode of ‘Irama Nusantara’, a collection of retro Indonesian pop music created by producer and writer David Tarigan.
- Take a look at the inaugural issue of the International Journal of Indonesian Studies, ‘a new online, inter-disciplinary journal dedicated to the publication and promotion of early career researchers from Indonesia’.
Events
- Get your free tickets for the official launch of AIYA Victoria, which will be held in Melbourne on 22 November.
Video: CAUSINDY Economic and Political Update
This week, we’re excited to begin releasing videos from the first Conference of Australian and Indonesian Youth, which took place in Canberra last month.
This clip features the Australia Network’s Auskar Surbakti (@AuskarSurbakti) moderating a panel discussion between Dr Dave McRae (@_DaveMcRae_) from the Lowy Institute, Harsya Prasetyo of First State Investments Indonesia, Debnath Guharoy of Roy Morgan Research and ABC News’ Melissa Clarke (@Clarke_Melissa) on the direction of the Australia-Indonesia relationship under Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
Debnath Guharoy and Harsya Prasetyo later appeared on the Australia Network to discuss business links between Australia and Indonesia.
Young people the “backbone” of the bilateral relationship
PM Abbott greets Indonesia’s VP Boediono at Parliament House pic.twitter.com/sQD98ZFu7E
— Karen Barlow (@KJBar) November 12, 2013
Kind words from Vice President Boediono, speaking in Perth earlier this week:
“Tidak boleh diombang-ambingkan hanya karena peristiwa yang terjadi dalam satu atau dua hari, karena tidak mungkin kita pindah rumah. You can choose your friends, but you can not choose your neighbours. Be good to each other,” ucap Wapres Boediono saat bertemu masyarakat Indonesia di Aula Konsulat Jenderal Republik Indonesia (KJRI) Perth, Senin (11/11).
Wapres meminta agar generasi muda menjadi tulang punggung hubungan antar dua negara. Ia juga memuji inisiatif para pemuda dan pemudi Australia dan Indonesia yang tergabung dalam Australia-Indonesia Youth Association.
The Vice President is in Canberra today, where he met with Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, and Prime Minister Tony Abbott, where the pair officially launched the Australia-Indonesia Centre, to be hosted by Monash University.
Seremoni peresmian pusat studi Australia-Indonesia merupakan realisasi dari pernyataan Abbott saat berkunjung ke Jakarta beberapa waktu yang lalu.
Deputi Seswapres bidang Politik Dewi Fortuna Anwar mengatakan tujuan pusat studi Australia-Indonesia untuk meningkatkan minat dan pemahaman mahasiswa Australia terhadap Indonesia.
Media release: AIYA Victoria to host official launch event
12th November, 2013: The Victorian chapter of the Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA Victoria) will hold its official Chapter Launch on Friday, November 22nd, 2013 at the University of Melbourne.
The launch will bring together young Australians and Indonesians engaged in the Australia-Indonesia relationship as well as representatives from government, business, and academia, for an evening of networking and entertainment.
Chapter President Sam Bashfield said, “At a time when the number of enrolments in Indonesian language programs is steadily declining, this event highlights the commitment of young people to the growth of the bilateral relationship, and the opportunities presented by the Asian Century.”
“AIYA Victoria will be working to connect young Australians and Indonesians, inform them about opportunities to participate in the relationship, and to inspire business and government to realise these opportunities,” Mr Bashfield added.
The launch will feature a keynote speech by Professor Tim Lindsey, the Director of the Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society at the Melbourne Law School, as well as performances by Australian and Indonesian artists. Complimentary drinks and finger food will be served.
AIYA Victoria’s Official Chapter Launch is a free event and is open to anyone with an interest in the Australia-Indonesia relationship.
Registration is through the AIYA website, at http://www.aiya.org.au/vic-launch.
The launch is supported by the Victorian Government, Kabo Lawyers, Monash University, Ramen Ya, the Australia Indonesia Business Council, the Asia Institute at the University of Melbourne, and the Victorian Indonesian Language Teachers Association.
Event details
AIYA Victoria Official Chapter Launch
7.00pm, Friday 22nd November
Alan Gilbert Executive Lounge,
Alan Gilbert Building,
161 Grattan St, Carlton
AIYA Links: 8 November
We’re excited to announced that AIYA Victoria will hold its official launch event at the Sidney Myer Asia Centre on 22 November, in partnership with the Victorian Government. The event will include a keynote speech by Professor Tim Lindsey, Director of the Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society at the Melbourne Law School, as well as performances by Australian and Indonesian artists. Registration is free through Eventbrite.
In the news
- Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop (@JulieBishopMP) is in Indonesia today to attend the Bali Democracy Forum.
- Indonesia recorded its lowest GDP growth in years, and analysts are divided over whether the economy will continue to lose speed (WSJ)
- The softer economic climate and recent wage hikes are being blamed for a slight increase in unemployment (Jakarta Globe)
- But behind the headlines, major investors are still betting on the long term strength of the Indonesian market. (Financial Times/@benjaminbland)
- The FT also spoke to some of the young middle class in Jakarta who are transforming Indonesia’s economy (spoiler: they love shopping).
- ‘Feeding Indonesia’: Inside Indonesia has an informative issue focusing on food security.
- Stephen Grenville at the Lowy Interpreter takes a look at Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo, who’s leading the polls ahead of next year’s presidential election.
- We at AIYA are big fans of First Lady Ani Yudhoyono’s Instagram account. It seems that lately the Ibu Negara has been getting a bit stroppy with commenters (Jakarta Globe).
For your entertainment
The 2011 martial arts thriller The Raid was a huge hit for Indonesian cinema on the world stage. This week a trailer for the eagerly-awaited sequel landed on YouTube, and it’s pretty spectacular (and also pretty violent):
Events
- Melbourne, 22 November: The AIYA Victoria official launch, of course!
- Canberra, 14 November: Indonesian Finance Minister Chatib Basri will speak at the ANU at a public lecture titled ‘The Indonesian economy: Anticipating the end of easy money’. Free admission, get your tickets here.
Community Management Officer, Social Media Specialist at Putera Sampoerna Foundation
The Putera Sampoerna Foundation, the philanthropic fund of the Sampoerna family, is advertising some interesting positions (Jakarta-based) for those with experience in community engagement, communications or public relations.
Community Management Officer
For this role the foundation is seeking:
“A professional with a technical background in social media, digital community management skill and understanding of branding needs. Capable to manage social media channels and execute community engagement of the Putera Sampoerna Foundation as well as its business units.”
See the job listing here.
Social Media Specialist
For this role, the Foundation seeks:
“A professional with a technical background in social media and an understanding of branding needs while exploiting this new medium. Capable to manage social media channels and execute engagement activities for Putera Sampoerna Foundation.”
Read the listing here.
Media Release: Candidates wanted to build Australia-Indonesia youth links
November 4, 2013: The Australia-Indonesia Youth Association’s chapters in the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania today announced their search for candidates to become its next Chapter President. The volunteer positions, based in state capital cities, are responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day management of the chapter.
The Australia‐Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) is a non‐government, youth-led organisation with chapters in every Australian state and territory, as well as Jakarta. The position is open to young people aged 18-35 years old with an interest in the bilateral relationship, who are currently completing, or have graduated with, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Luke Gosling OAM, outgoing Chapter President, NT, said: “If you have a love of Indonesia its people, and its culture—and an interest in its business potential—the Darwin chapter of the Australia-Indonesia Youth Association needs you.” Mr Gosling added, “the position represents a terrific opportunity to contribute to the bilateral relationship.”
Research by PriceWaterhouseCoopers suggests that the Indonesian economy will outgrow Australia’s by 2023, and is set to become the world’s eighth-largest by the year 2050.
AIYA reaches an audience of 3,500 young people across Australia and Indonesia, and has already established active committees in capital cities across Australia, including Darwin. AIYA was recently responsible for the inaugural Conference of Australian and Indonesian Youth in Canberra, a four-day event which brought together 30 young leaders from both countries.
The Chapter President’s responsibilities including organising events and opportunities for students and young professionals in their respective states, recruiting members, representing AIYA at community events, and working with AIYA’s partner organisations.
Applications are now open at http://aiya.org.au/get-involved-with-aiya/chapter-president/.
For more information on this position, please contact Rachelle Cole ([email protected], 0419 628 391) or Luke Gosling ([email protected], 0488 484 689).
AIYA Links: 31 October
In the news
- ‘The economy is strong, the future is young’: CAUSINDY delegate Alison Martin (@alison_m_martin) on the youth relationship.
- The royal wedding in Yogyakarta hits Buzzfeed.
- AIYA Victoria’s Luke Dawes on Hari Sumpah Pemuda: Sedjarah Jang (Sangat) Singkat. Benazir Syahril (@benspeaksup) also wrote on the same topic for the Jakarta Globe.
- Radio National asks whether Australians know enough about Indonesia.
- Cattlemen from the Northern Territory have been touring Nusa Tenggara Tengah to build relationships with their counterparts in Indonesia.
Events
- Sydney: AIYA NSW are hosting a trivia night tomorrow night at Underwood Cafe.
- Melbourne: Asialink are holding an Indonesian Investment and Business Forum at the Hyatt on November 15.
Jobs and opportunities
- Austrade are looking for a Business Development Manager based in Jakarta.
- The Australian Strategic Policy Institute are seeking applications for their Research Internship Program.
- The Jogjakarta Community School is accepting applications for an Early Years Teacher.
Bahasa Indonesia: Sedjarah Jang (Sangat) Singkat
oleh Luke J. Dawes, AIYA Victoria Vice President
Bahasa-bahasa tidak muncul tiba-tiba; bahasa-bahasa berkembang pelan-pelan dan mengambil cirinya dari sumber bermacam-macam. Sebagai orang yang berkesempatan belajar beberapa bahasa, saya mau mengajak kalian semua mengakui hari ini, tanggal 28 Oktober. Hari ini, kita meningat Sumpah Pemuda dan mengingatkan kita sendiri tentang evolusi bahasa yang direndam dengan sejarah, bahasa persatuan, Bahasa Indonesia.
Sejarah Bahasa Indonesia mulai pada abad ketujuh, ketika aksara Pallava dituliskan di sebuah prasasti batu; keaksaraan sudah dibawa dari India beberapa abad sebelumnya dan prasasti bahasa Sanskerta sudah ditemukan di Bali, tetapi prasasti ini merupakan salah satu pertama kali bahwa orang menulis dalam bahasa Austronesia. Datangnya Islam pada abad ketigabelas berarti pembicara-pembicara bahasa keturunan, terkenal sekarang sebagai bahasa Melayu Klasik, mulai menggunakan kertas, tinta dan aksara Arab atau Jawi.
Tradisi sastra Melayu Klasik terus di Kerajaan Malaka, dan hikayat berkembang selama periode ini; bentuk lainnya adalah syair, pantun dan babad juga. Sesudah kekalahan Malaka oleh Portugis pada abad keenambelas, Kerajaan Aceh menjadi pusat sastra Melayu Klasik. Beberapa pujangga dan filsuf menulis buah karyanya di Kerajaan Aceh, di antara mereka Hamzah Fansuri dan Syamsuddin al-Sumatrani. Pada awal periode kolonial Belanda di Indonesia, bahasa Melayu sudah menjadi bahasa pergaulan atau lingua franca bagi pelaut, pedagang dan pelancong di wilayah ini. Pejabat Belanda memutuskan menggunakan bahasa Melayu di pemerintah, seminari dan di sastra yang akan diterbitkan oleh Balai Pustaka. Penulis seperti Kartini, Nur Sutan Iskandar dan Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana menulis dalam bahasa Indonesia, dan pada periode itu ide-ide nasionalisme baru mulai muncul di dalam kesadaran masyarakat Indonesia.
Tentu saja, sisanya sejarah. Pada tanggal ini tahun 1928, peserta-peserta Kongres Pemuda mendengarkan untuk pertama kali lagu yang nantinya akan menjadi Indonesia Raya, dan menutup kongresnya dengan sumpahnya. Sejak saat itu, bahasa Indonesia sudah menjadi bahasa radio, film, televisi, surat kabar, sastra dan Internet juga, dan adalah banyak logat terkenal; bahasa gaul Jakarta yang dipakai oleh siapapun mau menjadi cool, aksen Jawa yang pelan-pelan dan ditaburi kata-kata seperti ngunjuk, wis dan maem, dan lain-lain juga. Akhir-akhirnya bahasa Indonesia juga menjadi bahasa yang penting buat pemuda Australia selama kami menjadi lebih betah, lebih terbiasa dan lebih akrab dengan Indonesia.
Memang ada argumen bahwa pemuda Australia harus belajar Indonesia kalau mereka mau dapat pekerjaan bagus atau mengunjungi Indonesia, tetapi buat saya, bahasa Indonesia merupakan cara mengakses negara—masyarakat, budaya dan sejarah—yang sebaliknya tidak terbuka untuk kami. Ketika saya merindukan Yogyakarta, saya (coba) menyanyi lagu oleh KLAProject. Ketika saya ngobrol sama temanku dari Jakarta, saya pakai kata-kata seperti nih, sih dan yaudahlah (dengan buruk). Indonesia, dan bahasa Indonesia, sudah menjadi sebagian hidup saya, dan inilah pikiran yang saya mau berbagi sama teman-teman Australia dan Indonesia saya yang tertarik pada hubungan di antara negara dua-duanya:
Kita semuanya mempengaruhi dan dipengaruhi bahasa yang kita menggunakan, dan hari ini merupakan kesempatan untuk mengingat bahwa kita selalu mahasiswa bahasa, asing atau asli. Akibatnya, kita selalu harus bersiap dan bersedia untuk mengekspresikan kita sendiri dengan cara baru, dengan kata-kata yang belum pernah dipelajari dan peribahasa yang belum pernah didengar.
Pertama,
Kami poetera dan poeteri Indonesia, mengakoe bertoempah darah jang satoe, tanah air Indonesia.
Kedoea,
Kami poetera dan poeteri Indonesia, mengakoe berbangsa jang satoe, bangsa Indonesia.
Ketiga,
Kami poetera dan poeteri Indonesia, mendjoendjoeng bahasa persatoean, bahasa Indonesia.
(Jangan lupa: Minggu ini, AIYA Victoria akan merayakan sumpah itu lewat menyelenggarakan language exchange dalam Bahasa Indonesia saja. Ayo, ngobrol dan ngopi sama teman-teman Australian dan Indonesia!)