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The Support of the Universe

Today feels quiet in a different way. Not because there is nothing to do, but because a hope is once again postponed. At this stage of life, I begin to understand something that is difficult to accept, not everything we carefully prepare happens exactly when we want it to. I am someone who tends to be stubborn. I force situations, push beyond my own limits, believing that results will follow effort. But reality does not always work that way. There are things that, no matter how hard I push, simply do not move. And when that happens, what remains is not just exhaustion, but also a sense of emptiness, as if all efforts amount to nothing. Today is supposes to be important. A step I have prepare for. I do everything I can, arrange everything within my control. Yet still, there are small obstacles. Things beyond my power, things I cannot stop or fight. In the past, I become angry. Or I force myself to move forward despite the circumstances. But now, I choose to pause… and accept. That does ...
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Ride-Hailing Drivers, 92 Percent, and the Illusion of Welfare

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The issuance of Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 27 of 2026 on the protection of online transportation workers has immediately captured public attention. The cap on platform commissions at a maximum of 8 percent—meaning drivers receive at least 92 percent of their earnings—appears to be a significant correction to past practices often seen as burdensome. The fact that this policy was announced on International Workers’ Day further reinforces its symbolic weight as a statement of state support for labor. Yet, in the platform economy, numbers never stand alone. They are always intertwined with other variables: base fares, incentives, order-distribution algorithms, and the broader business strategies of platform companies. Reducing the issue to a simple equation—“lower commission equals higher income”—risks being misleading. For many drivers, the core concern has never been solely the size of the commission cut, but the uncertainty of income. Fluctuating fares, shifting bonus schemes...
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Opening Doors for Local Talent: The Recruitment of Koperasi Merah Putih

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In a time when employment opportunities are increasingly competitive, initiatives that prioritize local talent development deserve thoughtful attention. The recent recruitment program under Koperasi Merah Putih represents more than just job openings—it reflects a broader commitment to strengthening Indonesia’s human capital at the grassroots level. The government has officially opened a large-scale selection process, inviting young talents from across the nation to participate. A total of 30,000 candidates will be recruited for the position of Manager KDMP, alongside 5,476 candidates for key roles in production, operations, quality assurance, and administration. Notably, the minimum requirement is a Diploma III (D-III) from any field of study, making this opportunity accessible to a wide segment of graduates. What makes this program particularly strategic is its connection to the state-owned enterprise ecosystem. Successful candidates are expected to become part of the network under PT...
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When Titles Become the Measure, and Character Is Forgotten

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In Indonesia, many of us grow up with the same narrative: pursue higher education to secure a job. There is nothing inherently wrong with this belief. Higher education often serves as a pathway to better career opportunities. Moreover, becoming an entrepreneur frequently requires substantial capital, networks, and a great deal of courage. For this reason, the common dream is straightforward: attend university, graduate, and then work in a field aligned with one’s major. However, the reality of life does not always unfold in this way. There are many paths to success, and not all of them pass through the halls of a university. I once experienced an incident that was both amusing and eye-opening. Someone claimed to greatly admire me. They praised my writings and even assumed that I was a graduate of Indonesian Literature. However, when I explained that I was actually only a vocational high school (SMK) graduate, their attitude changed dramatically. The admiration vanished instantly, repla...
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Membaca Konflik AS–Israel–Iran: Antara Realitas Geopolitik dan Kesadaran Sejarah

Meskipun gencatan senjata antara Amerika Serikat, Israel, dan Iran belum sepenuhnya mengakhiri konflik yang terjadi, peristiwa ini menegaskan satu kenyataan penting, dunia tidak pernah sepenuhnya dikuasai oleh satu kekuatan besar. Pada awal konflik, optimisme berlebihan sempat muncul dari pihak Amerika Serikat. Presiden Donald Trump, dengan retorika yang tegas dan penuh keyakinan, memperkirakan bahwa perang dapat diselesaikan dalam waktu singkat. Namun, keputusan untuk melakukan gencatan senjata menunjukkan bahwa tujuan strategis yang diharapkan belum sepenuhnya tercapai. Hal ini menegaskan adanya keterbatasan kekuatan, bahkan bagi negara adidaya sekalipun. Antara Narasi Eskatologis dan Realitas Geopolitik Ketika konflik baru dimulai, berbagai narasi eskatologis dengan cepat menyebar di tengah masyarakat. Sebagian pihak mengaitkan perang ini dengan tanda-tanda kiamat, kemunculan Dajjal, hingga keyakinan bahwa peristiwa tersebut merupakan awal dari akhir zaman. Meskipun keyakinan terhad...
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Reading the Direction of Policy: Between Criticism, Preparedness, and Indonesia’s Future

Amid public discourse often filled with criticism, debate, and even skepticism, there is one perspective worth considering more objectively: the long-term direction of a nation’s policies. Not all policies are designed for immediate impact. Some are deliberately constructed as foundations, perhaps not fully felt today, but essential as support systems when unforeseen crises arise. If we take a closer look at several strategic programs currently underway, a broader pattern begins to emerge. There appears to be a concerted effort to build community-based national resilience. Programs such as Free Nutritious Meals (MBG), for instance, are often perceived merely as social initiatives. Yet, on a deeper level, they can also be understood as systematic exercises in managing large-scale food logistics. Widely distributed public kitchens are not only about food provision, but also about preparedness in times of disaster or emergency. Similarly, the concept of Red-and-White Cooperatives extends ...
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While much of the world remains fixated on the Iran–Israel conflict, a significant development has unfolded almost unnoticed.

Just hours ago, NASA launched Artemis II—a crewed mission that will orbit the Moon for approximately ten days. What makes this mission remarkable is not merely its technological sophistication, but the historical weight it carries. It marks humanity’s return toward the Moon for the first time since 1972—more than five decades after the Apollo era came to an end. This inevitably revives a familiar question, If humans reached the Moon decades ago, why did it take so long to return? The answer is, in fact, straightforward. It was never about technological incapacity. Rather, at that time, there was no compelling strategic necessity. From Symbolic Victory to Strategic Necessity During the Cold War, the Moon was not simply a scientific destination—it was a symbol of power. The United States and the Soviet Union competed intensely to demonstrate supremacy. The pinnacle of this rivalry was the Apollo 11 Moon landing, a historic achievement that not only redefined human capability but effectiv...
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