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Agung Harsya

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A writer and an Indonesian. A moderate guy who's interested in culture, movie, and football. Live in Jakarta.

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1 August 2012

Indonesia: Young Athlete Late for Olympic Debut

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Indonesia's debut in the 2012 London Olympics became controversial after the youngest member of the contingent arrived late for the shooting competition. The 16 year-old athlete explained the ordeal on her twitter account. Netizens react with frustration and bewilderment.

20 July 2012

Indonesia: “Jokowi vs Foke” in Jakarta Governor Election Run-Off

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It's going to be a “Jokowi vs Foke” showdown in the Jakarta, Indonesia governor election run-off in September. Jokowi is a mayor of Solo City in Central Java while Foke is the incumbent governor of Jakarta. Netizens actively shared their views on issues that candidates must address in the campaign

12 May 2012

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Indonesia: Soldier Loses His Temper in the Street

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Early this month, a two-minute video clip of an armed soldier angrily confronting a civilian in Indonesia circulated on YouTube and became a trending topic on Twitter. Netizens continue to react

6 May 2012

Indonesia: Geography Lesson For Justin Bieber

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While explaining the creative process for one of his new tracks, singer Justin Bieber said that it was recorded in some “random country”. The random country is Indonesia and it angered many netizens and even some of his local fans

2 May 2012

Indonesia: Should Mosques Lower Prayer Volume?

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Mosques in Indonesia use loudspeakers to broadcast “adzan” five times a day reminding people to pray. Recently, the country's Vice President urged mosques to lower the prayer call volume in order not to disturb people, but the suggestion has sparked a debate.

1 May 2012

Indonesia: The Curious Case of the Governor's Middle Finger

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The Jakarta Governor sparked controversy when he gave a middle finger salute in a youth event. He later claimed that he doesn't know the meaning of the gesture. Netizens share their reactions.

17 April 2012

Indonesia: Popular Minister Starts His Twitter Account

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Dahlan Iskan, the popular State Enterprises Minister of Indonesia, has caused another hype in the virtual world after starting his Twitter account. In the past week, some netizens were able to express their concerns directly to the Minister through Twitter.

12 April 2012

Indonesia: Jakarta Governor Race Heats Up

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Indonesian netizens discuss the local elections in Jakarta and many are expressing their views about the reelection bid of the incumbent governor.

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