Tag: Humanities
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DKI Jakarta’s 496th Anniversary Still Has to Improve
Kompas Pagi DKI Jakarta is ranked 28th most populous city in the world, with a population ofapproximately 11 million over an area of around 664.01 square KM according to worldpopulation review data in 2023. This is caused by a population explosion, resulting inincreased mobility of Jakarta's population. The majority of Jakarta residents use private vehicles,…
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About the Development of Artificial Intelligence, Chairman of KADIN: Humans Will Not Be Replaced by AI!
Kompas Pagi According to the World Economic Forum, artificial intelligence will replace workers in thefuture jobs report over the next 5 years. As many as 83 million jobs will disappear by2027 due to the development of AI technology. About 23 percent of jobs are disruptedby AI developments that play a crucial role. Chairman of Kadin…
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The Influence of K-Pop on Indonesian Society
Kompas Pagi This Korean Pop genre began to invade Indonesia in 2012. At that time, a veryBoombastic song was Gangnam Style, performed by one of the South Korean rappers.Indonesia is a solid market where K-pop fans are fertile ground for the industry. Popculture observer Budi Suwarna admits that the K-pop music genre has dominated thetrend…
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Efforts to Increase Reading Interest in Indonesia: What is the Solution?
Kompas Pagi Indonesia recorded a reading score of 371, which pushed Indonesia from 64th to 74th.This ranking was released by the Organization for Economic Co-Operation andDevelopment (OECD) in the Program for International Student Assessment report onthe quality of education in Indonesia in 2018. So far, the government has organized anindependent learning program by sending 15…
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The Chinese Tradition of Cengbeng: Tomb Cleaning & Love for Ancestors
Kompas Pagi Some residents of Chinese descent are busy cleaning their family’s bong or tomb. Whatthey do at the graves of their deceased relatives is called Cengbeng. In Hokkien, it iscalled Qing Ming Yang, meaning respect for ancestors and family who have passedaway. The tradition of Ceng Beng dates back to the Ming dynasty. Even…
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Rafika Duri, a Top Singer in the 1970s, is now doing just that.
Kompas Pagi Rafika Duri, a famous singer since the 1970s, is still active in the world of singing byproducing songs. Her name became known after winning the radio and television starvocal contest in 1976. She won the award with Harvey Malaiholo in the male singercategory, who eventually released several duet albums. She has scored 29…
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The Development of Music in Indonesia, Once Forbidden to Make Foreign Language Songs
Kompas Pagi Song Indonesian music has developed rapidly since the public loved the physical era,physical cassettes, and MP3s. Along with the times, all were abandoned and switchedto streaming. Indonesia’s 1945 independence brought its musical color. Keroncongmusic, Malay rhythms, and kasidahan flourished during the reign of PresidentSoekarno. The Soekarno administration issued a ban on foreign-language songsthrough…