(Letter to Jakarta Post 10 August 2006)
A front-page article in the Post (9 August) was about “Wanti” and her addiction to TV gossip shows, which were recently pronounced haram (forbidden) by Nadhlatul Ulama (NU). What struck me more, however, was not just Wanti’s addiction but another glaring fact that slipped quietly by and was [...]
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(Letter to Jakarta Post 05 May 2006)
As a qualified teacher with more than 10 years classroom experience, I can only wonder about what The Jakarta Post wishes to achieve with its regular articles on education by Simon Gower, who actually has a degree in engineering.
His latest attempt (the Post, May 2) is truly saddening. [...]
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(Letter to Jakarta Post 2 November 2004)
In response to the letter “Parents should be responsible” (Jakarta Post, Oct. 25), the policy of the school in question is outdated and inappropriate. Locking students out of schools is a worthless exercise and should be [...]
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My Letter To Jakarta Post (Published on 3 April 2007)
Spend Money On Poor Kids
Starting in April, the city administration will be giving away money for education. A total of Rp 47.5 billion to be exact (Post, 28 March). Will it go to the poorest of the poor who need it the most? [...]
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