Sabtu, 27 September 2014

Tugas 1 Etika Profesi Akuntansi

  1. Jelaskan etika sebagai tinjauan:
                a. Pengertian Etika
Istilah Etika (Etimologi), berasal dari bahasa Yunani adalah “Ethos”, yang berarti watak kesusilaan atau adat kebiasaan (custom). Etika adalah ilmu yang membahas perbuatan baik dan perbuatan buruk manusia sejauh yang dapat dipahami oleh pikiran manusia.

Menurut para ahli :
  • K. Bertens: Etika adalah nilai-nilai dan norma-norma moral, yang menjadi pegangan bagi seseorang atau suatu kelompok dalam mengatur tingkah lakunya.
  • Maryani dan Ludigdo: Etika merupakan seperangkat aturan, norma atau pedoman yang mengatur perilaku manusia baik, yang harus dilakukan maupun yang harus ditinggalkan yang dianut oleh sekelompok atau segolongan masyarakat atau profesi.
  • Ramali dan Pamuncak: Etika adalah pengetahuan tentang pengetahuan tentang perilaku yang benar dalam suatu profesi.

                 b. Prinsip-prinsip Etika
  • Etika profesi dan tanggung jawab dalam profesi:
          - Terhadap pelaksanaan pekerjaan itu terhadap hasilnya.
          - Terhadap dampak dari profesi itu untuk kehidupan orang lain atau masyarakat pada             umumnya.
  • Keadilan dalam etika profesi. Prinsip ini menuntut untuk memberikan kepada siapa saja apa yang menjadi haknya.
  • Otonomi dalam etika profesi. Prinsip ini menuntut setiap profesional memiliki dan diberi kebebasan menjalankan profesinya.
Adapun enam prinsip yang merupakan landasan penting etika, yaitu :
  • Prinsip Keindahan. Prinsip ini mendasari segala sesuatu yang mencakup penikmatanrasa senang terhadap keindahan. Berdasarkan prinsip ini, manusia memperhatikan nilai-nilai keindahan dan ingin menampakkan sesuatu yang indah dalam perilakunya.
  • Prinsip Persamaan. Setiap manusia pada hakikatnyamemiliki hak dan tanggung jawab yang sama, sehingga muncul tuntutan terhadap persamaan hak antara laki-laki dan perempuan, persamaan ras, serta persamaan dalam berbagai bidang lainnya. Prinsip ini menlandasi perilaku yang tidak diskriminatif atas dasar apapun.
  • Prinsip Kebaikan. Prinsip ini mendasari perilaku individu untuk selalu berupaya berbuat kebaikan dalam berinteraksi dengan lingkungannya. Prinsip ini biasanya berkenaan dengan nilai-nilai kemanusiaan seperti hormat-menghormati, kasih sayang, membantu orang lain, dan sebagainya.
  • Prinsip Keadilan. Pengertian keadilan adalah kemauan yang tetap dan kekal untuk memberikan kepada setiap orang apa yang semestinya mereka peroleh. Oleh karena itu, prinsip ini mendasari seseorang untuk bertindak adil dan proporsional.
  • Prinsip Kebebasan. Kebebasan dapat diartikan sebagai keleluasaan individu untuk bertindak atau tidak bertindak sesuai dengan pilihannya sendiri. Dalam prinsip kehidupan dan hak asasi manusia, setiap manusia mempunyai hak untuk melakukan sesuatu dengan kehendaknya sendiri sepanjang tidak merugikan atau mengganggu hak-hak orang lain. Untuk itu kebebasan individu disini diartikan sebagai:
           - Kemampuan untuk berbuat sesuatu atau menentukan pilihan.
           - Kemampuan yang memungkinkan manusia untuk melaksanakan pilihan tersebut.
           - Kemampuan untuk mempertanggungjawabkan perbuatannya.
  • Prinsip Kebenaran. Kebenaran biasanya digunakan dalam logika keilmuan yang muncul dari hasil pemikiran yang logis/rasional. Kebenaran harus dapat dibuktikan dan ditunjukkan agar kebenaran itu dapat diyakini oleh individu dan masyarakat.
 c. Basis Teori Etika
  • Etika Teleologi.Berasal dari kata Yunani telos yang berarti tujuan. Etika Teleologi ini mengukur baik buruknya suatu tindakan berdasarkan tujuan yang ingin dicapai dengan tindakan itu, atau berdasarkan akibat yang yang ditimbulkan oleh tindakan itu. Etika teleologi terdiri dari 2 aliran yaitu :
          - Egoisme Etis, inti pandangan egoisme adalah bahwa tindakan dari setiap orang pada dasarnya bertujuan            untuk mengejar pribadi dan memajukan dirinya sendiri. Egoisme ini baru menjadi persoalan serius ketika              ia cenderung menjadi hedonistis, yaitu ketika kebahagiaan dan kepentingan pribadi diterjemahkan                        semata-semata sebagai kenikmatan fisik yang bersifat vulgar.

         - Utilitarianisme, berasal dari bahasa latin utilis yang berarti “bermanfaat”. Menurut teori ini suatu perbuatan           adalah baik jika membawa manfaat, tapi manfaat itu harus menyangkut bukan saja satu dua orang                        melainkan masyarakat sebagai keseluruhan.
  • Deontologi. Istilah deontologi berasal dari kata Yunani 'deon' yang berarti kewajiban.Yang menjadi dasar baik buruknya perbuatan adalah kewajiban. Pendekatan deontologi sudah diterima dalam konteks agama, sekarng merupakan juga salah satu teori etika yang terpenting.

  • Teori Hak. Dalam pemikiran moral dewasa ini barangkali teori hak ini adalah pendekatan yang paling hanya dipakai untuk mengevaluasi baik buruknya suatu perbuatan atau perilaku. Teori hak merupakan suatu aspek dari deontologi, karena berkaitan dengan kewajiban. Hak didasarkan atas martabat manusia dan martabat semua manusia itu sama. Karena itu hak sangat cocok dengan suasana pemikiran demokratis.
  • Teori Keutamaan (Virtue). Keutamaan dapat didefinisikan sebagai berikut : disposisi watak yang telah diperoleh seseorang dan memungkinkan dia untuk bertingkah laku baik secara normal. Teori keutamaan ini memandang sikap atau akhlak seseorang. Contoh keutamaan yaitu: kebijaksanaan, keadilan, suka bekerja keras, dan hidup yang baik.

        d. Egoism
Egoism adalah teori teleologis etika yang menetapkan sebagai tujuan, manfaat, kesenangan, atau terbesar baik dari diri sendiri. Hal ini kontras dengan altruisme, yang tidak ketat diri tertarik, tetapi mencakup dalam tujuannya kepentingan orang lain juga. Ada 3 cara yang berbeda dimana teori egoism dapat disajikan :
  • Egoism Psikologis, yaitu dimana secara alami manusia termotivasi hanya untuk mementingkan dirinya sendiri.
  • Egoism Etis, yaitu dimana manusia bertindak untuk mengambil keuntungan tetapi tidak merugikan diri sendiri.
  • Egoism Minimalis, yaitu dimana orang akan bertindak sedemikian rupa untuk mempromosikan kepentingan mereka sendiri.

2. Dalam menciptakan etika bisnis, ada beberapa hal yang perlu diperhatikan, antara lain ialah pengendalian diri dan pengembangan tanggung jawab sosial (social responsibility). Jelaskan!
  • Pengendalian diri
Pelaku-pelaku bisnis dan pihak yang terkait mampu mengendalikan diri masing- masing untuk tidak memperoleh apapun, dari siapapun, dan dalam bentuk apapun. Selain itu, pelaku bisnis sendiri tidak mendapatkan keuntungan dengan jalan main curang dan menekan pihak lain, serta menggunakan keuntungan tersebut walaupun keuntungan itu merupakan hak bagi pelaku bisnis, tetapi penggunaannya juga harus memperhatikan kondisi masyarakat sekitarnya. Inilah etika bisnis yang “etis”.

  • Pengembangan tanggung jawab sosial (social responsibility)
Pelaku bisnis disini dituntut untuk peduli dengan keadaan masyarakat, bukan hanya dalam bentuk “uang” dengan jalan memberikan sumbangan, melainkan lebih kompleks lagi. Artinya sebagai contoh kesempatan yang dimiliki oleh perilaku bisnis untuk menjual pada tingkat harga yang tinggi sewaktu terjadinya excess demand harus menjadi perhatian dan kepedulian bagi pelaku bisnis dengan tidak memanfaatkan kesempatan ini untuk meraup keuntungan yang berlipat ganda. Jadi, dalam keadaan excess demand pelaku bisnis harus mampu mengembangan dan memanifestasikan sikap tanggung jawab terhadap masyarakat sekitarnya.




Kamis, 26 Juni 2014

Tugas Bahasa Inggris Bisnis 2 (Opinion about English Skill)

I think my English is still not good in talking with others and in public. I still think if I say that sentence is true or false. Apart from that I also do not have the confidence to communicate with other people using English. If in understanding the words spoken by someone else I might have been able to understand what is being said. This had me try when I recently attended a seminar where the speaker is a foreigner seminar. From this seminar I can understand a bit of the material presented by the speaker. In terms of pronunciation I also often one mention of the word so that when I talk to others I worry if the person does not understand a word I said. 

From the elementary school I actually I've done an English course, but until now I am still not fluent in communicating in English. Maybe it's because I do not want to try to practice speaking English in everyday activities. Another reason may be because I rarely read the paper including newspapers, magazines, etc. using the English language in order to improve my English vocabulary 

Deficiencies in English I might have to immediately find other solution than those I have mentioned before because I realized that the ability in English is very important in globalization now. In addition, English language skills are very useful for additional capabilities when applying for a job at a company after I finished college.

Tugas Bahasa Inggris Bisnis 2 (Goal After Graduate)

     
My plan after graduating from Gunadarma University next year, I will try to apply for a job in a private company or a government company to a position as an accountant. I want to be become an accountant because the job fit with a major or specialization that I took in college. In addition I also already have the ability in the use of capital accounting software that is obtained from training activities during the lecture.

Besides that, I also want to become entrepreneurs. I will continue online business clothes for women that I initiated with my friends while in college. And I want to grow the business by opening an offline business (open a boutique) which is built from the advantages of online business.

After I get a job and earn an income, I would relieve the burden on my parents spending as a share in return for the sacrifices they have given. Although they have sacrificed priceless.

Tugas Bahasa Inggris Bisnis 2 (Opinion about Candidates President)

PRABOWO SUBIANTO - HATTA RAJASA

Prabowo-Hatta blend mutually reinforcing. Prabowo military a decisive and bold. In addition, the figure Prabowo resolute. not easily driven people who will destroy the nation and the country. Prabowo would risk everything for the sake of Indonesia Raya, the Dignity, Fair, Forward, Prosperous. Hatta figure honest person with integrity who have the power and ingenuity of the concept of administrative and management strategies. Prabowo visionary political leaders and figures Hatta social economy.



JOKO WIDODO – JUSUF KALLA

Jokowi-Jusuf Kalla blend complementary. Jokowi including a simple figure of the leader and the ability to control emotions when criticized by any means but still look cool. Humble demeanor became more value, so he was able to take care friend as even though his political opponents. In addition, he was easy to find the people and also often go into the field to meet people and discuss with traders. While the figure Jusuf Kalla is a fast acting and assertive in making decisions and have high flying hours in government.

Rabu, 23 April 2014

Tugas Bahasa Inggris Bisnis 2 (The Story of The Name of Cities In Indonesia)

The Story of The Name of Cities In Indonesia

Palembang
What is known from Palembang ? Of course pempek submarine . If there is one location in Bekasi pempek famous stalls and fits in the pocket , which is Pempek Gaby . But , of course , I was not in the mood to talk about the pempek . Things I want to tell you is how the origins of the name Palembang ? It's like the previous Indonesian folklore , which tells the Wamena Name Origin and Origin of Names Surabaya . Like the two previous folklore , Origin of name Palembang course has two versions . There are versions of Indonesian folklore tale that became the Palembang , Indonesia in general and in a version history .
According to the history of Indonesia , at that time the kingdom of Srivijaya being a loss leader . Because , Duke Ario Damar died , while Raden Fatah and Raden Hasan has been moved to Java . This led to confusion in the minds of the people of Srivijaya itself . However , Sunan Gunung Jati then came to the Duchy of Sriwijaya . He advised that soon will come from domestic Chinese student group named Pai Li Bang . According to Sunan Gunung Jati , Pai Li Bang is a reasonable figure replaces Ario Damar , because Li Bang Pai is in his native country was a minister of the country experienced in the field of state .
Because the Indonesian tongue a little difficult to mention foreign words , Li Bang Pai diseraplah name into Palembang . Yes , that's a bit of history on the origins of the name Indonesia Palembang .
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When Putri Ayu Sundari and his retinue are still in Bukit Seguntang Mahameru , there is a boat that crashed in South Sumatra Coast . Passengers were three brothers , sons of Raja Iskandar Zulkarnain .
All three men survived death , and stranded in the Mount Seguntang Mahameru . They were greeted by Putri Ayu Sundari . One of the eldest son of Raja Iskandar Zulkarnai , namely the Sapurba then married to Putri Ayu Sundari and his two brothers married the daughter of the family .
Because Hill Seguntang Mahameru dwells in Malay River . Thus , the Sapurba and his wife claim to be Malays . Their offspring later developing and participating in local activities Lembang . Lembang more famous names .
Then , when people want to Lembang would always say to Palembang . The word " pa " in Malay parents show area or location .
There , the economy grew rapidly . People crowded flock to the area . Musi River and River Banyuasin a strong trade route known to other countries . Lembang name was changed to Palembang .
Thus , the origin of the name is based on version Palembang Indonesian folklore . Although according to mainstream Indonesian history , the reality may not be as told .

Medan
History of Medan Medan started as a village called Kampung Medan (Medan Village). Kampung Medan was founded by Guru Patimpus around the 1590s. As Kampung Medan sits on Tanah Deli (Land of Deli), Medan Village is also referred as Medan-Deli. The original location of Kampung Medan is an area where the Babura River meets Deli River.
Based on the diary of the Portuguese merchant in early 16th century, it stated that the name of Medan was actually derived from Medina which is actually a holy city in the western of Saudi Arabia. However, other sources indicated that the name of ‘Medan’ actually came from Indian language “Meiden”. One of the Karo-Indonesia dictionary written by Darwin Prinst SH published in 2002 wrote that Medan could also be defined as “recover” or “be better”.
The first population of Medan came from the Batak Karo community. It was not until the Sultan of Aceh, Sultan Iskandar Muda, sent his warlord, Gocah Pahlawan Laksamana Khoja Bintan, to be the Sultanate of Aceh’s representative in Tanah Deli, that the Sultanate of Deli started to grow. This growth stimulated growth in both the population & culture of Medan. In the second year reign of Sultan Deli (between 1669-1698), there was a cavalry battle in Medan.
Medan did not change significantly until the 1860s, when the Dutch colonialists began clearing the land for tobacco plantations. Kota Medan quickly became a center of government and commercial activity, dominating development of Indonesia’s western region.
The Dutch governed Tanah Deli from 1658, after Sultan Ismail, ruler of the Kingdom of Siak Sri Indrapura, yielded some of his once-ruled land, Deli, Langkat, and Serdang. In 1915 Medan officially became the capital of North Sumatra Province, and officially a city in 1918.
With the largest volcanic lake in the world, The Legend of Lake Toba , Medan is a city worth visiting for your family vacations in Asia Indonesia

Surabaya
Formerly, in the vast ocean frequent fights between Shark Sura with Crocodile. They fight over prey scramble. Both are equally strong, equally competent, equally smart, equally ferocious and equally greedy. Already many times they fight nobody ever wins or lose. Eventually they entered into the agreement. The deal is to divide the territory into two. Sura ruled supreme in the water and had to find their prey in the water, while crocodiles barkuasa on land and prey must be located on the mainland. As the boundary between land and water, is reached by sea water at low tide. The deal was approved by both.
With the division of the territory, it is no longer a fight between Sura and Crocodile. Both have agreed to respect each region. But one day, Sura Shark prey in the river. This is done in secret so as crocodiles do not know. At first it did not get caught. But one day Crocodile caught deeds Shark Sura ini.Tentu just very angry crocodile sharks Sura broke his promise. Shark Sura who feel no guilt calm. "I violated the agreement? Was not this river berair.Bukankah I've told you, that I was a ruler in water? Now, the river is right there is water, so it also includes regional power," Shark said Sura. "What? River right place on the ground, while the area of ​​your power in the sea, meaning the river is darerah my power!" Crocodile insisted. "Can not. I did not tell you that the water was only sea water, but also the river" said Sharks Sura? "You deliberately asking for trouble, Sura?" "No, I think the reason is quite strong and I was on the part of the right!" Sura said. "You deliberately palming. I'm not as stupid as you think!" Crocodile said getting angry. "I do not care you stupid or clever, which importance of river water and sea water are my power!" Sura did not want to lose. Because no one wants to budge, then fierce battle between Sura and Crocodile Shark happen again.
The fight this time more fun and awesome. Jump and pounce on each other, biting and hitting each other. In an instant, the water around it becomes red by the blood from the wounds of the two animals. They continue to fight tooth and nail without a break. In this fierce battle, Crocodile Shark Sura got bites right at the base of its tail. Furthermore, its tail was forced to always bend to the left. While fish Sura also bitten her tail until almost severed, and Sura fish back into the ocean. Crocodiles have been satisfied to maintain the area.
The battle between fish shark called Sura and Crocodile is very memorable in the hearts of the people of Surabaya. Therefore, the name of Surabaya has always been linked to these events. From peritiwa is then made that the symbol of Surabaya picture "sura fish and crocodiles".

Banyuwangi
In the old days at the eastern tip of East Java Province, there is a big government ruled by a just and wise king. King has a son named Raden Banterang mighty. Raden Banterang favorite is hunting. "This morning, I will hunt to the forest. Prepare a hunting tool, "said Raden Banterang to the slave. After hunting equipment ready, Raden Banterang with several entourage went to the forest. Raden Banterang When walking alone, he saw a deer crossing in front of him. It was soon chasing deer to go deep into the forest. He split with the entourage.
"Where a deer today?" Said Raden Banterang, when it lost track prey. "Will I continue to look to," his determination. Raden Banterang break bush and forest trees. However, the game was not found. He arrived in a very clear river water. "Hem, fresh water really is," Raden Banterang drinking river water, to feel lost their thirst. After that, he left the rivers. But walk a few steps, suddenly surprised the arrival of a beautiful girl.
"Ha! A beautiful girl? Really it is a human? Maybe the devil forest guards, "murmured Raden Banterang wondering. Raden Banterang ventured to approach the girl was beautiful. "You or the keeper of the forest people?" Sapa Banterang Raden. "I'm human," replied the girl, smiling. Raden Banterang even introduced himself. Beautiful girl is welcomed. "My name comes from the government Surati Klungkung. "I was at this place because it saves itself from enemy attacks. My father was killed in defending the royal crown, "is obvious. Listening to her speech, Raden Banterang remarkably surprised. Seeing the suffering of the daughter of the King of Klungkung, Raden Banterang immediate help and take it back to the palace. Soon after their marriage to build a happy family.

One day, the daughter of the King of Klungkung walking alone outside the palace. "Surati! Surati ", call a man who dressed shabbily. After observing the man's face, he realized that in front of the older sibling named Rupaksa. Rupaksa purpose is to encourage the arrival of her sister for revenge, because Raden Banterang had killed his father. Surati told that he would diperistri Raden Banterang since been indebted. That way, Surati does not help the older sibling call. Rupaksa angry to hear answers to her sister. However, it could provide a memorable form of Surati headband. "This headband should you keep under your bed," the message Rupaksa.
Surati meeting with the elder sibling is not known by Raden Banterang, because Raden Banterang was hunting in the forest. When Raden Banterang in the middle of the forest, his eyes suddenly startled by the arrival of a tattered man. "Sir, Raden Banterang. You threatened the safety hazards that are planned by your own wife, "he says. "You can see the proof, with a view of a headband is placed under a dusk. Headband is owned by a man who asked for help to kill the Lord, "he said. After saying those words, tattered men disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Raden terrified Banterang heard reports that a mysterious man. It was immediately returned to the palace. After arriving at the palace, Raden Banterang go directly to the contest with his wife. He finds a headband that has been told by a man dressed in a ragged found in the forest. "Ha! True said the man! This headband as proof! You want to kill the plan to ask the owner of this headband! "Raden Banterang accused to his wife. "Is that so recompense to me?" Raden Banterang toilet. "Do not accuse the original. Younger brother did not mean to kill Kakanda, let alone ask for help to a man! "Surati said. However Raden Banterang fixed establishment, that his wife had helped it would endanger his life. Well, before his life is threatened, Raden Banterang first want to harm his wife.
Raden Banterang his wife intend to drown in a river. After arriving at the river, Raden Banterang talked about meeting with a ragged man while hunting in the forest. The wife was told about the meeting with a man dressed in tatters, as her husband explained. "He is the elder brother of Adinda. He is given a headband to Adinda, "Surati explain again, for Raden Banterang melted his heart. However, Raden Banterang still believes that his wife would harm himself. "Kakanda my husband! Open your hearts Kakanda! Sister is willing to die for the sake of Kakanda. But give me a chance to Adinda Adinda for describing the meeting with the elder brother named Rupaksa Adinda, "Surati said alert.

"Brother will kill brother of Adindalah! Adinda popular support, but Adinda less! ". Hearing this, the liquid heart of Raden Banterang not even consider her to lie .. "Kakanda! If the water becomes clear and aromatic, meaning Adinda not guilty! But, if it remains cloudy and foul smell, then Adinda fault! "What Surati. Raden Banterang assume that her speech trump. So, Raden Banterang immediately drew a dagger tucked in his waist. Along the front, Surati jump into the middle of the river and disappeared.
Soon, there was a miracle. Nan fragrant smell spread around the rivers. Looking at the incident, Raden Banterang cried in a voice shaking. "My wife is not guilty! Scented water this time! "What a sorry Banterang Raden. He laments the death of his wife, and regrets his stupidity. But it is too late.
Since then, the river becomes fragrant. In the Java language called Banyuwangi. Banyu meaning fragrant water and meaning fragrant. The name later became the name of the city of Banyuwangi

Bandung
Regarding the origin of the name "Bandung", put forward various opinions. Some say that, the word "Bandung" in Sundanese, synonymous with the word "appeal" in the Indonesian language, means side by side. Ngabandeng (Sunda) means contiguous or adjacent. This is among others expressed in Big Indonesian Dictionary published by Balai Pustaka (1994) and Sundanese-Indonesian dictionary published by Pustaka Setia (1996), that the word "Bandung" means in pairs and also means that side by side.
Another opinion says that the word "bandung" means big or large. The word comes from the word milk. In Sundanese, ngabandeng is a term for a vast pool of water and seemed calm, but it seemed creepy. Allegedly milkfish said it then turned the sound into "Bandung". There is also an opinion stating that the word "Bandung"is derived from the word "weir". Opinions about the origin and meaning of the word "Bandung"is, apparently related to the events terbendungnya ancient Citarum River in the area Padalarang by Tangkuban Mt lava that erupted during the Holocene (± 6000 years ago). As a result, the area between Padalarang until Cicalengka (± 30 kilometers) and the area between Tangkuban Mt until Soreang (± 50 kilometers) under water into a large lake which became known as "Lake of Bandung"or "Ancient Lake of Bandung". Based on the study of geology, water "Lake of Bandung" is expected to begin receding in the Neolithic period (± 8000-7000 BC). The process of reflux of the lake took place gradually over the centuries.


Historically, the word or name "Bandung" began to be known since in former lake stood Bandung regency government (about the third decade of the 17th century). Thus, the term "Lake of Bandung" to the big lake that ensued after the founding of Bandung regency.

Tugas Bahasa Inggris Bisnis 2 (Correction Error)


Even
  1. There are many books in the library.
  2. A group of students is discussing the homeworks.
  3. Either the President of Iran of the President of Turkey is attending the meeting.
  4. Neither they nor my sons never do the school task.
  5. Not only my mother bit also my father has been in London.

Sabtu, 29 Maret 2014

Tugas Bahasa Inggris Bisnis 2 (Article)

Hydroponics to take root in Marunda
Indah Setiawati and Sita W. Dewi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Jakarta | Mon, March 03 2014, 11:57 AM


Governor Joko “Jokowi” Widodo may have a fondness for the rock and roll “horns” hand gesture, but recently he has been showing off his green fingers. 

Last November,
he ordered a face-lift for the gardens around the National Monument (Monas) in Central Jakarta and the parks at the Semanggi intersection after criticizing the former landscape as lacking concept and featuring a poor selection of decorative plants. 

 The governor has even redecorated the garden of his official residence in Menteng, Central Jakarta. “[A change in] the landscape and parks can change the face of the city,” he said. 

When asked about the reason behind his affinity for gardening, Jokowi said it might have something to do with his time at the School of Forestry at Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta and his involvement in the mountain-climbing club in the faculty. 

“I like giant trees — the enormous ones such as banyan trees and trembesi [rain trees], which grow massively and provide shade. They look sturdy,” he said recently. 

The hydroponic farming project at the Marunda low-cost apartments in North Jakarta is expected to be his latest breakthrough in expanding green spaces after the park at Pluit Reservoir. 

Jokowi said he had chosen Marunda as the location of the pilot project to develop hydroponic farming in other low-cost apartments because it would be a long-term home for the residents, who had been squatting on state land but who have since been rehoused.

During the past three years, urban farming has become a hot topic among the middle class in Jakarta, especially those who want to watch the growing process of their food, food which usually produced far from the capital. 

 The concept of hydroponics, however, is still quite new in the country compared to traditional farming.
The hydroponic system does not use soil, depending instead on water as its media of growth with the nutrients required by the vegetables dissolved in the water.

 “Hydroponic farming is not yet developed in Indonesia despite its great potential. Once farmers have learned about it in the greenhouse, they can spread the knowledge to other residents,” consultant to the farming program, Heru Agus Hendra, told The Jakarta Post recently.

Heru said soil-based farming would be difficult in Marunda due to the proximity of the sea and the possibility of seawater intrusion. On the other hand, the hydroponic system would ensure growth and the quality of vegetables because they get the same amount of nutrients from the water. 

Currently,
a 640-square-meter greenhouse stands near the entrance of the Block A building in the Marunda low-cost apartments. The hydroponic farming in Marunda uses equipment such as PVC pipes with 16,000 holes and rock wool imported from the Netherlands that function as plant holders, pumps, water, seeds and nutrients. 

We will also make some adjustments, so the residents can replace the pipe with used items such as plastic bottles, boxes or containers,” he said. 

Heru, who is also the founder of Hidroponiku, a nationwide community of hydroponic lovers, said
a group of eight farmers would run the greenhouse under his supervision. They will be expected to transfer their knowledge to other residents in the apartments once they master the hydroponic system. 

The group of farmers expects to welcome Jokowi when they commence the planting of various vegetables such as leaf mustard, red lettuce, kailan or Chinese broccoli and pak choi in the greenhouse. The planting is expected to start this week.

Heru, who learned about hydroponics in Thailand, estimates that after a couple of months, the 16,000 plants in the greenhouse can produce a harvest of up to 1.5 tons. 

“We hope food-stall owners and residents can come here to pick the vegetables by themselves, while the farmers can get an income from this farming,” he said. 

The greenhouse cost Rp 250 million (US$ 21,431), which came from an anonymous company that donated the funds through its corporate social responsibility program. 

Sokidi, a resident who was involved in the construction of the greenhouse, said he was not interested in joining the group of farmers but he was curious about the hydroponic system and had always joined the discussions. 

“I am interested to learn about hydroponics and plan to apply it by myself because
I don’t really like to be bound into a certain group,” he said.


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