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The two countries are inhabited by Buddhist communities with similarly large proportions, namely more than 90 percent. Thailand 93 percent, Cambodia 95 percent.   The conflict between the two neighboring countries, namely Thailand and Cambodia, which has flared up again in recent days, leaves many astonished—especially among Southeast Asia observers. More specifically, for observers of the societies and cultures of these two countries.  The data speaks. Both countries are inhabited by Buddhist communities with similarly high proportions, namely more than 90 percent. Thailand 93 percent, Cambodia 95 percent. Not only do they have the same religion and composition, but they also follow the same sect; both adhere to Theravada Buddhism. Also Read:   The Myanmar Refugees Stranded in the Aceh Region: Their Future is Threatened Both also have a royal monk (sangharaja) appointed by the monarchy, who provides support to the kingdom. The royal monk also leads the monastery and...

The trick is to break the machete used to be out of shape and also continue to practice the rituals and readings suggested by the kiai who once galvanized them Every September, the Indonesian nation is always reminded of the bloody events surrounding the 1965 incident. Especially in areas that are one of the centers of the incident, such as in the East Java region. Menjelang pecahnya peristiwa gerakan tiga puluh September, Kediri, Nganjuk, Trenggalek, Bojonegoro dan sekitarnya, kebencian kaum abangan terhadap kaum santri yang berlanjut pada tindakan kebrutalan dan kekerasan yang melibatkan kedua belah pihak terpampang seperti dalam lembaran-lembaran sebuah buku. Kemarahan kaum santri memuncak akibat gangguan dan ancaman kaum abangan yang terpapar ideologi komunisme. Nyawa kemudian menjadi barang yang seakan tak berharga. Also Read:   [ENGLISH] Between Tourism and Preservation: Borobudur's Dilemma in Presidential Regulation 101/2024 In a corner of the Nganjuk area, specifically in t...

“No policy is perfect. Let us stop the narrative of blaming each other and build a spirit of mutual support.” Borobudur, a world heritage masterpiece that makes Indonesia proud, has once again become a topic of discussion. This time, the focus is on its management, which is governed by Peraturan Presiden (Perpres, or Presidential Regulation) Number 101 of 2024. Through the Sekolah Kehidupan Borobudur, Warung Info Jagad Cleguk held an online discussion via Zoom on March 9, 2025, with the theme “The Dilemma of Borobudur’s Management Issues, Highlighting Perpres 101 of 2024.” The event aimed to explore various perspectives to support the writing of a book published by Warung Info Jagad Cleguk, while also providing constructive input to the stakeholders. Presidential Regulation of Indonesia Number 101 of 2024 on the Governance of the Borobudur Area is designed to regulate the management of cultural heritage in the area. Although conceptually this regulation aligns with global heritage mana...

His short name is Wang. The comrade, who is often seen bare-chested when he is in his room in a student dormitory complex at a big campus in Malaysia, is very proud of the running of his country's political and government system which is based on communism. The problem is not former Soviet Union or North Korean communism which is said to have occurred in his country. In contrast, in current China communism pursues capital and increases levels of prosperity colossally. A Chinese temple in Purwokerto, Indonesia (melipirnews.com) It is clear that the command applies singly and centrally. At every level of government area from village to national there is a commander and command following the central command. However, it is not a story of misfortune like the North Korean people as a result of the implementation of communism. In his opinion, it seemed like there was no more horror about communism. His story about progress in his country regarding economic development, political stabili...

Suddenly someone who had been walking back and forth carrying a stick and wearing a turban asked what time it was.  After that, asked again where you were going. After getting the answer, he rushed to swing his steps towards the bus which was stopping in a lane to wait for departure time. Not long after, the man who was old enough reappeared and said that the bus was going to Seremban, not to KLIA airport. At the end of the conversation, the man, who was easily identified as of South Asian descent and a Sikh man, offered coffee candy that was taken out of his pocket and it turned out that the coffee candy was very familiar because it was made in Indonesia; Kopiko. Stesen Bas Nilai, Negeri Sembilan (www.klia2.info) Afternoon time at the bus terminal Nilai in mid-June 2024 was very busy. Looking around the place, the people in this station area were not much different from the man who had offered the candy, namely people of South Asian descent. They chatted to one another. Probably, ...

It was Saturday afternoon. Watching the afternoon's football game wasn't boring during all the game.  Not even for a second did the audience's eyes turn to another point of view. All eyes were on the green grass and where the ball was headed. Almost no time for the ball itself to rest. It followed the step and run of the players in what seemed pink uniforms on one side and blue uniforms on another side everywhere. It's really a match that attracts attention and was a really enjoyable match to watch. Singing National anthem of both countries (melipirnews.com) Yes, the afternoon of Saturday, June 8, 2024, is the final match of the 2024 Asian University Football Tournament (AUFT) which was held at the UKM Stadium, Selangor, Malaysia . This year Malaysia is hosting country. There are not many Asian countries that send teams, namely hosts Malaysia, the Philippines , Vietnam , Thailand , Taiwan , Oman , South Korea and Japan . They are divided into two groups. The tournamen...

Not long ago, a video went viral in public showing PDIP Party member of the Jakarta Greater Area’ House of Representative’ member , Cinta Mega , playing games on her tablet during a plenary meeting. Soon after, netizens were busy commenting on the video circulating, it was suspected that the game played by Cinta Mega was no other than slot gambling. This council member was evasive and said she was only playing the Candy Crush game . This avoidance provoked a strong reaction from contemporary gamers, especially the young generation who know well about online gaming. The denial from netizens became viral decoding that the games displayed on the Cinta Mega tablet were not just ordinary games. Also Read:   Being Thrilled by Real Pluralism Chapter at Stesen Bas Nilai, Malaysia In the aftermath of her inappropriate actions, Cinta Mega was fired by the PDIP DKI Jakarta branch ’s plenary meeting and made an inter-time change. This decision was conveyed by the Chairman of the DKI Jakarta ...

“I want to continue my study here. But I don’t have an ID card, so I can’t enroll in any school here. I’m a refugee. My ID card was burnt during the riot in Myanmar”.  Illustration of Myanmar refugees Say Faiz (no real name), is a young Myanmar refugee who works in a food stall in a corner of Kuala Lumpur city. He told his heart to the editor of Melipirnews.com in early February 2023. To make a living, he worked very hard at the stall the whole day; from morning until late evening. Also Read:   [ENGLISH] The Secret Behind China's Progress His Malaysian boss has trusted a lot of in him. He was placed on duty at the cashier's desk. As a cashier, his job is of course to receive payments from customers. This job is considered good for him, who is none other than a Rohingya immigrant. Other food stall workers there mostly work in the kitchen as well as as waiters. One of the advantages of this young man is that he is more fluent in English than other employees. Actually, most of th...

Seas, mountains, springs, and places with natural nuances are considered sacred by Balinese Hindus following the principles of Tri Hita Karana (Three Causes of Happiness).  Puri Tanah Lot is a place of worship for Hindus in the southern coastal area of Bali Island, specifically for residents around the coast of Beraban Village, Kediri District, Tabanan Regency, Bali Province. At dusk, normally, local Hindus flock to the castle. Puri Tanah Lot (melipirnews.com) Moreover, tourists from both domestic and foreign countries usually take a walk to look at the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean until they wait for the sunset. While waiting for the sunset, tourists can enjoy the beauty of Puri Tanah Lot, whose entire foundation is built from black stone and immediately plunges to the bottom of the sea. Also Read:   Being Thrilled by Real Pluralism Chapter at Stesen Bas Nilai, Malaysia The natural beauty of the sacred area of Puri (castle) Tanah Lot Castle in southern Bali is certainly...

So far, lakes that have already been converted into residential areas cannot be restored. The best we can do now is to try to ensure that these lakes do not disappear in the future For the residents of Depok in West Java Province, the presence of more than twenty lakes, both active and inactive, is certainly a source of pride. Not all regions in Indonesia have as many lakes as the city of Depok. Indeed, the lakes in Depok cannot match the size or benefits of the Jatiluhur Reservoir in Purwakarta. Nevertheless, the residents of Depok and the surrounding areas can certainly enjoy the benefits of these lakes. Most easily seen, the lakes can serve as water tourism spots for local people specifically, offering various water attractions, from pedal boats and rowboats to jogging tracks along the lakeside, as well as other activities. On holidays, it is common for residents to flock there, often bringing young children to enjoy the water attractions at these lakes. From a tourism perspective, ...