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Carolina Rumuat

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About Carolina Rumuat

16 posts · joined 2009-03-26

Carolina is an Indonesian freelance feature writer and Lingua Bahasa Indonesia translator, based in Casablanca, Morocco.

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November 3rd, 2009

Indonesia: Criminalizing the graft fighters

Indonesian netizens are calling for the release of two officials of an anti-graft body who were arrested for allegedly abusing their powers and accepting bribes. For many Indonesians, the two men represent the nation's fight against corruption.

October 21st, 2009

Indonesia: The President's second term

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia took his oath marking his second term as head of state of the world's most populous Muslim country. Bloggers, twitterers, and plurkers share their reactions to this event

October 2nd, 2009

Indonesia: Post quake death toll worsens

The earthquake death toll in Indonesia surged past 1,000 while thousands more are feared dead or missing. Indonesian microbloggers are using the internet to help in the relief and rescue efforts.

September 30th, 2009

Indonesia: Strong earthquake hit West Sumatra

The coastal city of Padang, West Sumatra is once again devastated by an earthquake.

September 18th, 2009

Indonesia: Most wanted man confirmed dead

Noordin M. Top, Indonesia's most wanted man, was confirmed dead after being involved in a shoot-out with police forces. Indonesian twitterrers were quick to react to this story.

September 14th, 2009

Indonesia: Controversial new film law

Indonesia's Parliament has recently approved a new film law which drew strong reactions from the local movie industry. It is feared that the law would legitimize the government's tighter control over creativity and self expression in the industry.