Fecebook: Viral Mispelling

When you see the word "Fecebook" you may just think that it's a typo, but in reality, many Indonesians are actually typing out "Fecebook" intentionally into their search box. Fecebook, which is NOT a social networking site to divulge in details about one's bathroom blunders, it's just one of Indonesia's common misspellings for the ever popular "Facebook."

According to a recent study on an Asian Tech Blog, it is found that many Indonesians are trying to spell out 'Facebook' as it sounds as opposed to how it's really spelled.

Due to the increase of usage of the term 'Fecebook' the word itself is increasing in popularity. Despite it's spelling error, Fecebook, Facebook, or however you decide to spell it, is still a popular and vital part of social media for Indonesians, spelling errors and all.

Higher Economic Development Plan for Indonesia

According to the Jakata Globe, the Indonesian government plans on making their country the 12th-largest economy 2025. They plan on conquering this feat by encouraging "domestic growth with its planned economic corridor scheme and programs to improve regional connectivity.

At the moment, Indonesia is ranked 17th-largest after their GDP was approximately $700 billion circa 2010. They plan on boosting that to about $3.8 to $4.5 trillion by 2025. In addition, per capita income will also be raised to $13,000 from 2010's $3,005.

The government expects more state-owned enterprises and companies to give money to the country but they also plan on relying on the cooperation of private sector companies as well. Another tactic would be the increased flow of goods from other countries used a domestic link of global trade, and due to their already strong reliance on foreign trading for economic growth, the increase of this would only assit the country.

The plans are feeble at the moment but the out product of all the attempts to increase the strength of their government and economy will be worth the effort by 2025.

Indonesian Recognition by UNESCO

The Saman Cultural Dance is being recognized by UNESCO, the United Nations Education Social and Cultural Education as "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" according to the Jakarta Post.

This is one of many traditions and cultures from Indonesia that has been recognized by UNESCO wayang (shadow puppets), keris (traditional dagger), batik textiles and angklung (a set of Sundanese musical instruments).


Indonesian Club Saman Dance
BYUH Culture Night Performance at PCC, 2006

Aryeh Sternberg on Social Media in Southeast Asia

The impact of social media in southeastern Asian countries and the effects of Facebook, Twitter and other microblogging outlets.

Indonesians says goodbye to Acclaimed Indonesian Journalist

Journalist Rosihan Anwar courtesy of The Jakarta Post


One of Indonesia's famous Journalists, Rosihan Anwar also known as Pak Ros, was laid to rest on Thursday at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in South Jakarta with full military honors. The 89 year old passed away due to heart failure at 8:15 Thursday morning.

Indonesia's president said that the country lost a major figure. Rosihan was not only known as a journalist. He was also known for being a writer, humanist and film figure. Despite being criticized for many of his pieces, he is known for doing many things for the country and that even though his writings were harsh, they were delivered with a "responsibility and good intentions".

According to Vice President Boediono said, "His works documented this country’s history, and that is very useful to future generations."

Rosihan was considered a true journalist because he told the truth in his stories despite the consequences he would face. His journalism career began circa 1943 and two years later became an editor for the Merdeka newspaper and the chief editor for Pedoman newspaper. He was also one of the Indonesian reporters who covered the Round Table Conference in The Hague in 1949. He also wrote more than 30 books, was active in various organizations and appointed the chairman of the Indonesian Journalist Association (PWI), and remained head of its Honorary Council. He is also awarded the Bintang Mahaputra III, the highest award given to a civilian who has a made a significant contribution to the military.

Rosihan has left a large impact on the Indonesian journalist community and will forever be remembered for his writings and his allegiance to reporting the truth.

Tsunami warning after Earthquake hits Northern Indonesia

According to The Jakarta Post, a strong earthquake, with a 6.7 magnitude hit Indonesia's main island of Java at approximately 3AM on Monday morning Indonesia time. The quakes epicenter is estimated to stem from Southern Java below the ocean floor. So far, there are no immediate reports of death, injuries or damages from the quake.

Shortly after quake, many were warned of a possible Tsunami to follow which lead to many Indonesians evacuating and preparing themselves for any chances of the Tsunami.

The follow video includes details of the quake including location, region and predictions for the on-coming Tsunami.



Apart from the quake that took many early Monday morning, there has also been flooding in North Sumatra after a Dike collapsed in the Cucukan River in Tanjung Putus village, Padang Tualang sub-district, on Sunday, April 3 according to The Jakarta Globe. With the added rain and downpour, many of the houses are flooded along with many farmlands and plantations.



After the tumultuous and damaging Japan Earthquake from early March, Indonesians are taking all the necessary precautions to prepare themselves for any pending natural disaster.