The book Indonesia: Between Myth and Reality by Lee Khoon Choy presents an analysis of Indonesia’s political, social, and cultural development from the perspective of a diplomat and Southeast Asian observer. The author discusses various issues that shape modern Indonesian identity, ranging from political structures and economic dynamics to ethnic relations and national development challenges.…
Amongst the Chinese exists great cultural variety and diversity. The Cantonese care more for profit than face and are good businessmen, whereas Fujian R n are frank, blunt and outspoken but daring and generous. Beijing R n are more aristocratic and well-mannered, having stayed in a city ruled by emperors of different dynasties. Shanghai R n are more enterprising, adventurous and materialistic b…
Indonesia is now a fragile nation, a country in crisis. It is breaking apart because just as Sukarno had failed in his interplay of strength between communism and the armed forces, Suharto failed to keep the balance of power between the armed forces and Islam. Moreover, the Indonesian state crest, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity). Without this spirit, so vital to a multi-religious and …