U.S. Federal charges for trafficking and enslaving Indonesian citizens 16 May 2007
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Felony, Indonesia, Long Island, New York, Sabhnani, Slavery, Trafficking.add a comment
Federal prosecutors charged a wealthy Long Island couple on Tuesday with keeping two Indonesian domestic workers as virtual prisoners in their home for more than five years under conditions they called “modern-day slavery,” beating one severely and paying them very little.
Source: Couple Held Two Servants Captive for Years, U.S. Says – New York Times
Caught this story making the headlines in Indonesia (Bahasa Indonesia version: Dua Pembantu Asal Indonesia Disiksa Majikan di New York). It is very good to know that the “Law and Order” in New York works very swiftly indeed.
The case comes to light in Sunday morning and by Tuesday the couple were already arrested and charged under federal law (which from my little understanding of U.S legal system is very serious indeed).
I wonder if the arresting detective sounds anything like Detective Briscoe? (I know, I know, this is not a homicide).
The Best Ayam Betutu in Bali? 3 May 2007
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Indonesia.1 comment so far
We’re going to Bali in the summer, and want to taste Real Food(TM). According to Professional Bali Guide Bli Komang, the best in Bali is Warung Ayam Betutu Gilimanuk di Denpasar.
Britain fails the foreigners we need 16 Jan 2007
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Expat, Immigration, Indonesia.add a comment
There is ample evidence that refusals are based on the prejudices and opinions of the entry clearance officers rather than on the basis of the Immigration Rules. This is a gross denial of justice.
Source: Immigration Advisory Service - News & media releases - Britain fails the foreigners we need
So that’s why a lot of my friend’s relatives visa and entry clearance application in Jakarta, Indonesia is refused…
One Laptop Per Child, will it go to Indonesia? 10 Jan 2007
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Indonesia.add a comment
The backers of the One Laptop Per Child project plan to release the machine on general sale next year.
But customers will have to buy two laptops at once – with the second going to the developing world.
Source: BBC NEWS | Technology | Public can purchase $100 laptop
I wonder if developing world includes Indonesia. The government surely cannot afford $150 million to buy one million, so I guess Indonesia depends on the pairing initiative.
Dicari: Perancang Logo dengan Harga Pas 22 Dec 2006
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Bahasa Indonesia, logo, pjsip.8 comments
Saya sedang mencari perusahaan perancang logo harga pas (flat fee) untuk pjsip. Maksudnya harga pas itu adalah model MRS design yaitu sekitar 50-an poundsterling. Logonya tidak perlu aneh-aneh, yang menurut saya sederhana tapi elegan, seperti ini dan ini.
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Royals are immigrants 19 Dec 2006
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Expat, Immigration, Royal.add a comment
Sir Digby Jones, on how UK relies on immigrants:
“We even relied on immigration for our royal family – every time we ran out, off we went to Europe and got another lot.”
Sheffield vs Manchester vs Leeds 11 Sep 2006
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Indonesia.1 comment so far
(Picture from BBC)
Apparently Sheffield has been chosed to represent the UK at Venice Biennale of Architecture (although I can’t really find it mentioned in its website).
I’ve lived in Sheffield for about 6 years now, plus a year back in 1996. I’ve always wondered why Leeds which is supposedly much smaller seemed more vibrant. The sidebar in the BBC article says it all: Sheffield is poorer, less educated, and shrinking working age population.
Personally, I love Sheffield, although it would be nice to have a Manchester-class airport with (almost) direct flights to Indonesia! Maybe some airline will start flying from Robin Hood.
Partial classes in C# 2.0: No Chocolate Needed 6 Sep 2006
Posted by Perry Ismangil in C#, Visual Studio.add a comment
While trying to explain #region in C# to a new programmer, I came across this Architectonic post. I wonder what he thinks of partial classes in C# 2.0. It removes the turd entirely to a different place. In fact, as in #region, I feel that partial classes was designed to do exactly this: handle and hide generated code.
Is Malaysia better than Indonesia? 31 Aug 2006
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Indonesia, Malaysia.1 comment so far
Probably, but not by much according to Unspun. I have friend (Indonesian) who is absolutely nuts about Malaysia. But Indonesia’s actually been there first, during the Soeharto era, particularly 80s and 90s. We were stable, growing, hailed as an economic success. The price? 1998. So is Malaysia heading for a crash? Maybe, maybe not. But if you are an Indonesian that longs for the stability and certainty of the 80s, then you should go live in Malaysia.
THIS is a flower! 16 Aug 2006
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Five Weirs Walk, Indonesia, Walk.1 comment so far
Originally uploaded by wpsardjono.
Recently we went on a walk. Not just any walk, a looong walk. About 7 km in 2.5 hours. Amazingly Abyan did it in his stride. He even become an inspiration for the adults: “If he can do it, so can I”.
