Ika Vantiani and her journey of exploration into the definition of a woman
Before we talk about Ika Vantiani, let us first take a look at the image above. What do you see? See how “Perempuan” was until recently defined in the Great Dictionary of the Indonesian Language (KBBI) of the Language Center? And also notice that the definition is immediately followed by a series of composite terms...
Written by Ong Hock Chuan, Maverick Indonesia’s Partner Those who have an interest in media handling skills would find this interview — between the BBC’s Rebecca Henschke and Terry Filbert, the CEO of Baru Gold Corp that runs Tambang Mas Sangihe — a masterclass on what and how not to say things. The company has...
The Multatuli Project: A Public Journalism Initiative Based on Research and Data
The media industry is increasingly faced with a series of disruptions. The print industry, for example, has been hit hard by the onslaught of digitalization, media ecosystems that are marked by oligarchic biases, and last but not least, the pandemic. At least five print media bit the dust early in 2021 while the surviving ones...
Earth Day, a Reminder of What You Can Do to Make This Planet a Better Place
As someone who has been in sustainability circles for a while, my inbox was full of congratulatory messages on Earth day, April 22, 2021. Earth Day is indeed celebrated once a year on April 22 but if one really is concerned about the fate of this increasingly sorry little planet of ours, it is an...
One of the more interesting thing to happen to people of my generation that straddles Millennials and Gen Z is an uptick in stock investing. IDX, the Indonesian stock market, has pointed out that the total number of investors in the market spiked by 34 percent in October 2020. Approximately 47 percent of those new...
Medcom.id: Integration of Media Platforms to Boost Efficiency
The Media Group is currently in the process of integrating its three platforms — online, print and television — to boost the efficiency and effectiveness of its overall performance. “Our affiliation with Metro TV and Media Indonesia is a matter of convergence. We are currently in a transition phase in our integration. This is a...
