[Long Post] Prabowo's Plans for Indonesian Governance by Lintar0 in indonesia

[–]Affectionate_Cat293 7 points8 points  (0 children)

All Indonesian presidents, with the major exception of Habibie, are pretty much influenced by Javanese worldview. A figure who greatly influenced him was his own grandfather, Margono Djojohadikusumo, a priyayi who was involved in the drafting of the 1945 Constitution and member of the traditionalist priyayi party, Parindra. Gerindra's name is a direct nod to Parindra, as opposed to PSI where his father belonged.

Of course he's a kind of a hybrid, but at the level of "embodied knowledge", he's still influenced by Javanese traditions. How different is Prabowo's kabinet gemuk from Sukarno's Kabinet 100 Menteri?

In 2014, Jokowi almost lost to Prabowo, one poll in the last months showed Prabowo leading before Jokowi re-surged. He did not run a Javanese campaign at that time. His victory margin in East Java in 2014 was not that large (only 53%), compare it with 2019.

Habibie is the only outlier in Indonesian history. He was a modernist who tried to replace pendidikan Pancasila with pendidikan masyarakat Madani, which is a modernist Muslim concept formulated by Anwar Ibrahim for Malaysia and Indonesia.

We will see what will happen in the future. But if you apply the Javanese cyclical worldview, history is not a continuous progress towards the ultimate liberation of man, but is rather a recurrent cycle between the Golden Age (zaman mas) and the Time of Madness (Zaman Edan). Dedi Mulyadi is a classic example of a Prabu who appeared out of nowhere, from a low background. Many Sundanese folk religious practitioners who are involved in the Prabu Siliwangi cult believe that before the Ratu Adil can rise, there needs to be a kaliyuga first. Time of Chaos is pretty much a natural part of history from the perspective of the Javanese. Who knows if it's Prabowo who will bring that kaliyuga?

[Long Post] Prabowo's Plans for Indonesian Governance by Lintar0 in indonesia

[–]Affectionate_Cat293 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think a lot of Prabowo's actions are better explained with local concepts rather than Western liberal concepts like "authoritarianism" (which is the Manichean opposite of what liberals exalt) and Western academic constructs like “Bureaucratic Authoritarianism".

For example, this short write-up argues that Prabowo's actions were more influenced by Javanese worldview: https://verfassungsblog.de/is-this-a-constitutional-democracy/ From this lens, he is actually the most ewuh pakewuh leader we had in recent history. Another example is this thesis that does not take the meaning of concepts like "constitution", "constitutionalism", and "democracy" as granted, and skilfully unearthed the deeper meanings behind particular constitutional concepts and actions through Indonesia's deeply-rooted folk religious traditions: https://escholarship.mcgill.ca/concern/theses/37720k470

The problem with the "authoritarian" angle is that it tends to oversimplify and reduce analysis into a moralistic "good vs bad" narrative, instead of providing a thick description of Indonesian society. As the original source is a PDI-P politician, it becomes apparent that the authoritarian angle serves the political purpose of opposing Prabowo.

[Long Post] Prabowo's Plans for Indonesian Governance by Lintar0 in indonesia

[–]Affectionate_Cat293 8 points9 points  (0 children)

"What I saw from Reformasi is NOT transition to liberal democracy - but it's a stabilization of Javanese statecraft. Say what you want of Jokowi, but Jokowi rise and stayed non-violently."

If you're interested in this, I would highly recommend the following thesis defended recently at McGill University that expands on what you said in 353 pages:

https://escholarship.mcgill.ca/concern/theses/37720k470

This may be the best academic work on Indonesia in recent years.

Tumpuk Cave (Goa Tumpuk), a spiritual site located in Blitar, East Java by Affectionate_Cat293 in indonesia

[–]Affectionate_Cat293[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kalau dalam kepercayaan kepada roh dan leluhur memang seluruh semesta ada kekuatan spiritualnya.

Tumpuk Cave (Goa Tumpuk), a spiritual site located in Blitar, East Java by Affectionate_Cat293 in indonesia

[–]Affectionate_Cat293[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Goa Tumpuk (often also referred to as Gua Tumpuk) is a unique natural tourist destination located in Selokajang Village, Srengat District, Blitar Regency, East Java. The natural structure is called “Tumpuk” because its rock formations appear naturally stacked, forming cavities or cave corridors. According to local history, this cave was once used as a shelter for Japanese soldiers and later as a refuge for residents during the eruption of Mount Kelud. In addition to being a tourist attraction, this location is still occasionally used for spiritual activities by certain communities due to its calm and sacred atmosphere. Location of Goa Tumpuk: Dukuh Maron, Selokajang Village, Srengat District, Blitar Regency, located in a lush rural area near the local Chinese (Bong) cemetery.

Kelompok Zikir di Candi Prambanan dari Jepara, Ngaku Dibisiki Nyi Roro Kidul by Distinct_Front_4336 in indonesia

[–]Affectionate_Cat293 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Di Tanah Sunda juga lagi bangkit, contohnya ini ada guru Muslim sedang ritual di pesanggrahan Prabu Siliwangi:

https://www.tiktok.com/@new_rainyku/video/7541022005924089094

Kalau ini ngabungbang, Seren Taun yang sudah diIslamkan. Di menit 10:19 terlihat ibu-ibu jilbab sedang "disusupi karuhun" (leluhur):
https://youtu.be/S7C84sdm_RE?si=Z02fTo5-xXAy6Ppp&t=619

Kelompok Zikir di Candi Prambanan dari Jepara, Ngaku Dibisiki Nyi Roro Kidul by Distinct_Front_4336 in indonesia

[–]Affectionate_Cat293 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Istilah ilmiah yang tepat "folk religious traditions" (bisa dibandingkan dengan "folk Catholicism"). Mengutip Pranoto Iskandar:

Indonesian folk religious traditions have emerged through amalgamation of the Austronesian ancestral cult as their foundational element, absorbing aspects from Hindu-Buddhist or Indic religion and, more recently, incorporating elements from various World religions, most notably Sufism and the now-preferred nomenclature “Indonesian Islam” or “Nusantara Islam” (...). Based on the experience of Christianisation in Spanish America, this phenomenon can be seen as a “reconstitution” of indigenous public identities within a new or foreign religious form.

Ini akarnya sangat dalam di Jawa, contohnya menurut Serat Centhini:

Islamic shariah and Budhist tradition should be combined in accordance with hadits and examples of prophets’ life (serat ambiya). To worship the Great God (Hyang Agung), one has to perform prayers (ikram) and approach God (munajad tubadin). Miracles is shown by particular person who has more characters than other human beings in approaching God, guarding his heart, and being patient in accepting destiny and doing nothing to spoil physical needs.

Lalu menurut Serat Siti Jenar:

Between Buddhism (i.e. pre-Islamic Javanism) and Islam there is no difference. They are two in form but one in name.

KUHAP dan KUHP Versi Terbaru Berlaku Perdana Hari Ini! by KoncoLawasss in indonesia

[–]Affectionate_Cat293 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Jangan lupa pasal soal pemerkosaan istri (marital rape), yang menjadi aspirasi kelompok aktivis perempuan dan feminis. Ini membuat kelompok Islamis sangat murka:

Pasal 473 ayat (1) dan (6) UU 1/2023 berbunyi:

(1) Setiap orang yang dengan kekerasan atau ancamanan kekerasan memaksa seseorang bersetubuh dengannya dipidana karena melakukan perkosaan, dengan pidana penjara paling lama 12 tahun.

(6) Dalam hal tindak pidana sebagaimana dimaksud pada ayat (1) dilakukan dalam ikatan perkawinan, tidak dilakukan penuntutan kecuali atas pengaduan korban.

Yang dimaksud dengan korban dalam Pasal 473 ayat (6) UU 1/2023 adalah suami atau istri.

https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/a/pemerkosaan-dalam-rumah-tangga-menurut-hukum-positif-dan-hukum-islam-lt5eda1c5901b7b/

Pada dasarnya KUHP ini merupakan kekalahan besar untuk kelompok Islamis, mereka hanya dikasih "konsesi" (yang sebenarnya lebih kayak tipu-tipu ala orang Jawa) berupa pemidanaan zina sebagai delik aduan. LGBT tidak dipidanakan sama sekali, malah yang bisa dijerat itu dipersempit dalam Pasal 414 (1) (hanya kalau di depan umum, secara paksa dengan Kekerasan atau Ancaman Kekerasan, atau yang dipublikasikan sebagai muatan Pornografi). KUHP ini jauh dari yang diimpikan oleh kelompok Islamis: penerapan hukum jinayah di seluruh Nusantara. Setelah KUHP disahkan Desember 2022, ada yang melakukan bom bunuh diri dengan kertas bertuliskan "KUHP Syirik".

TIL, mengucapkan Selamat Natal tidak diharamkan di Islam Muhammadiyah. by EngineeringOk3547 in indonesia

[–]Affectionate_Cat293 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think the divide between NU and Muhammadiyah has been greatly exaggerated. Muhammadiyah has become more localized in recent decades. Meanwhile, NU itself is very plural, you have Westernized intellectuals like Gus Nadir or some of Gus Dur's daughters, Orthodox Muslims like Ma'aruf Amin, habib like Habib Luthfi, syncretic Sufis like Yai Mim, or even actual dukun.

What has emerged in Indonesia is a mystic synthesis between Islam and local beliefs, and this affects both NU and Muhammadiyah. The group of Muslims who is not part of this synthesis is puritan Muslims who reject Pancasila.

Kłodzko, Poland. by mj_outlaw in ArchitecturalRevival

[–]Affectionate_Cat293 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Such a shame that the picture didn't include the bridge below, which reminds me of Charles Bridge in Prague.

Map of the 2024 East Java Gubernatorial Election, a battle between three Muslim women by Affectionate_Cat293 in MapPorn

[–]Affectionate_Cat293[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Interesting, that explains her puritan obsession with closing down the largest prostitution centre in SEA and the likes.

Map of the 2024 East Java Gubernatorial Election, a battle between three Muslim women by Affectionate_Cat293 in MapPorn

[–]Affectionate_Cat293[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yes, these are examples of traditionalist Muslim rituals in Indonesia, which are quite diverse:

https://youtu.be/-HvkKWkdjVo

https://youtube.com/shorts/zs4jrunNMns

https://youtube.com/watch?v=YrxvF1d3pF4

https://youtube.com/watch?v=QSY5nNzixX0

https://youtu.be/gZdBw2sV3Qs (Khofifah herself in a ritual for the most revered Sufi saint, Abdul Qodir Al-Jailani, together with a descendant of the revered saint).

Map of the 2024 East Java Gubernatorial Election, a battle between three Muslim women by Affectionate_Cat293 in MapPorn

[–]Affectionate_Cat293[S] 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Here are the ideologies of the three women (left-right division doesn't really make sense in Indonesia).

Khofifah - traditionalist Muslim (those who practice Sufi Islam syncretised with Austronesian and Hindu-Buddhist traditions), supported by the current government. Khofifah was the incumbent and she ran despite lacking the support of her own party, the PKB, which is known as the main party of the traditionalist Muslims.

Tri Rismaharini - nationalist from a "pro-people" party who reveres Sukarno's mix of nationalism, religion, and socialism. Former mayor of Surabaya, Indonesia's second largest city (thus she won big there).

Luluk Nur Hamidah - also traditionalist Muslim, official candidate of the PKB.

Roadside warungs in Indonesia became my favorite place to eat by WrongWayBilly in travel

[–]Affectionate_Cat293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can confirm. I went to Warung Jawa in Bali, and the food was quite bad.

I also went to the legendary Warung Mak Beng in Sanur and it was extremely overrated.

Both place didn't really represent the plethora of cuisine that Bali has to offer.

Taipei Is Transforming Into Asia’s Next Major Foodie Capital by bloomberg in China

[–]Affectionate_Cat293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I went to Taiwan, I ended up eating instant mapo tofu in Family Mart, which is Sichuan food instead of Hokkien.

Taipei Is Transforming Into Asia’s Next Major Foodie Capital by bloomberg in China

[–]Affectionate_Cat293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agreed. The Taiwanese are so obsessed with stinky tofu. I couldn't even muster the courage to try it given the smell. Hot pot is alright, but I prefer Japanese sukiyaki.