For example, when you talk to an Indonesian individual about the colonial period (whether the individual is highly educated or uneducated) he/she will say that Indonesia was colonized by the Dutch for three and a half centuries. What is wrong with this statement? First of all, it supposes ...
Indonesia has a population of 166.4 million in an area of 1919 000 square kilometers. It was colonized by the Dutch in the seventeenth century and occupied by the Japanese during the Second World War. Following the declaration of independence on April 17, 1945, the Netherlands attempted to re...
Indonesia was a regional superpower before it was colonized by the Dutch. The Sri Vijaya and Majapahit Empires spanned the entire Indonesian archipelago, even including present-day Malaysia and even the southern islands of the Philippines. Indonesia Fun Fact #19. Speaking of colonialism, Jakarta, ...
As Indonesia had been colonized by the Dutch for 350 years and occupied by Imperial Japan during World War II, the built environment has become the embodiment of colonial legacies that bequeaths the dichotomy of nature and culture through urban spaces and housings. By engaging w...
Customs tariffs are governed by. The Ministry of Finance administersRegulation No. 158 of 2018 on Excise Rates for Ethyl Alcohol, Beverages Containing Ethyl Alcohol, and Concentrates Containing Ethyl Alcohol. The Indonesian government appoints importers of alcoholic drinks. There are now over 18 import...
Indonesia has grand plans for Jakarta—a new capital on Borneo, a giant bird-shaped sea wall to protect Jakarta itself—but they don’t solve the underlying problem.
The architecture of Indonesia is defined by its diversity of culture and geography. Similar to many eastern countries that were invaded and colonized by westerners, the influences in Indonesian architecture come from a variety of locations. This page explores the architecture of the islands, including...
for we knew that the collection of huts it had consisted of had been demolished and replaced by a housing district. But my brother had compared the map of Batavia (as Jakarta was known under Dutch rule) in 1942 with that of modern Jakarta, and had seen that there was now aProklamasipar...
Tips: Explore the unexplored lands before they get colonized by globalizationThings to do: A lot of outdoor activities including island hopping, beach sports, camping and moreBest places to stay: Parai Beach Hotel Dan Resort, Fairfield by Marriott Belitung, Arumdalu Private ResortsTourist Attractions...
And the first thing they say when I say “England” is: “Wah! Manchester United!” (Occasional variant: “Wah! David Beckham!”) The second thing they will say is: “I wish we’d been colonized by the Brits, not the Dutch.” This is especially true in areas which border Malaysia,...