Indonesian Diaspora Research Articles

DIASPORA IN INDONESIA-CHINA RELATIONSHIP AT THE COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ERA

Diaspora is a potential non-state actor as a driver of people-to-people connections between the country of origin and the country of residence. People-to-people connections are part of public diplomacy, increasing in importance with information and communication technology. Indonesia-China relations have existed for more than seven decades, experiencing dynamic ups and downs. Since the inauguration of the Strategic Partnership between Indonesia and China in 2005 and then in 2013, it has increased to become a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and bilateral and multilateral relations have tended to increase. Bilateral and multilateral relations have managed to grow. However, from the Indonesian side, there are still classic obstacles in the relations between the two countries, namely the suspicion of China's good intentions and the role of the Tionghoa (Chinese Ethnic Group). The Tionghoa is an Indonesian citizen but culturally is a part of the Chinese diaspora. Despite that, along with the rapid progress of China, the number of Indonesian citizens (WNI) and descendants of Indonesian citizens living and-/or settling in China is also increasing rapidly and can be categorized as the Indonesian diaspora. How can the Indonesian diaspora play a role in people-to-people connection to increase mutual understanding between the two nations and reduce suspicion? that is the subject of this article. This research uses a historical approach to look at the role played by the diaspora, especially the Indonesian diaspora in China, in helping to improve Indonesia-China diplomatic relations.

Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab di Sekolah Indonesia Luar Negeri dengan Model Materi Ajar Berbasis Pendidikan Karakter Multikultural

The research aimed to make learning the Arabic language in Indonesian Foreign Schools more effective, efficient and enjoyable, as well as to produce Indonesian diaspora students who possess a strong sense of nationalism and respect for diversity by developing teaching material models that are based on multicultural-based character education values. The research was designed using a research and development model and was conducted in two stages: (1) identifying the needs of students and teachers for Arabic teaching materials that contain multicultural-based character education values; (2) creating a model of Arabic teaching materials that incorporate the values of multicultural-based character education in Indonesian Foreign Schools. The study found a need to develop Arabic teaching materials in Indonesian Foreign Schools, particularly in Arab countries. The development of teaching materials is necessary for two aspects: (1) related to Arabic teaching materials that are based on the values of national character education, in line with learning objectives, and contextually relevant to the present time; (2) in terms of character education, by creating teaching materials that contain character education values such as religious values, nationalism, honesty, independence, cooperation, integrity, hard work, and responsibility.

Communication competence of Indonesian workers in intercultural interaction in Munich and Canberra

The discourse of intercultural communication competence is increasingly important in the globalized world. However, there need to be more studies reported on the communication competence of Indonesian workers in intercultural interaction, particularly in the host country Germany and Australia. This study investigates communication competence in the intercultural interaction of Indonesian workers in two cities, Munich and Canberra. It focuses on intercultural challenges encountered by Indonesian workers working at different corporations and organizations in Munich and Canberra. Using qualitative methods, we examine Indonesian workers' intercultural awareness, sensitivity, and language competence in the host cities. This ethnographic study is based on interviews and informal conversations with Indonesian workers in Munich and Canberra and observations through the engagement of the researchers in the various Indonesian Diaspora community in the two cities. Based on thematic analysis, two empirical findings are essential to everyday intercultural interaction. First, intercultural awareness and sensitivity explain the knowledge and experiences of Indonesian workers on local rules and regulations, culture, and history of the host cities. Second, language competence describes the ability of Indonesian workers to understand the accents and dialects (German Bavaria and English Australian) and to overcome language barriers in everyday work and community life. The study concludes that participants have different experiences implementing communication competence in everyday interaction. It depends on the intercultural interaction intensity of Indonesian workers with their colleagues and the local community.

Peran Diaspora Di Masa Pandemi Covid-19

This paper tries to understand the phenomenon of the role of the diaspora in the Covid-19 pandemic. With the current pandemic outbreak, humans are always challenged to carry out various forms of adaptation that allow themselves to remain active and productive from within the home. The term diaspora is often used to denote different phenomena depending on the interests and focus of the study. “Diaspora” are immigrants, namely people who leave their homeland to go to another region or country in search of a better life, rather than in their own region or country. A number of migration and diaspora studies conclude that international migration that occurs in the era of globalization can not only expand the distribution of diaspora, but can also strengthen their existence. Another existence of the diaspora is related to their role in realizing a symbiosis that is beneficial for both the destination country and the country of origin. The Indonesian diaspora has the potential to be empowered for national defense. In this analysis using descriptive qualitative analysis method, using data collection techniques on the study of literature. The diaspora is not only a large global community but an extraordinary movement and idealism. Some parties use the term transnational communities to refer to the experiences of citizens who are doing contemporary migration or who have chosen to move from their country of origin but who still maintain a relationship or relationship with the land where they were born.

Potential Discrimination and Coping Strategy Models Implemented by Indonesian Trainees in Japan

The Indonesian Diaspora has been active in sending large amounts of remittances. The big contribution was mainly given by TITP trainees from Indonesia. Indonesian TITP trainees in Japan are divided into first-year trainees ( jisshusei) and subsequent-year trainees (kenshusei). Amidst a difficult situation, Indonesian TITP trainees who work in dirty, dangerous, and demeaning sectors also have to face various problems related to discrimination which can increase their stress levels. The researchers examined the potential discrimination faced by the trainees through research conducted on three kenshusei who have returned to Indonesia. The three kenshusei were interviewed using the in-depth interview method. This paper discusses how the three kenshusei solved their problems with the concepts of coping strategies namely: strengthening ethnic identity, seeking social support, and channeling anger. From the results of the study, it was found that the discrimination experienced by those kenshusei could be overcome with 3 models of Brandolo’s coping strategies and 6 other models of coping strategies.
 Keywords: TITP trainees, discrimination, kenshusei, jisshusei, coping strategies

Increasing the Investment Capacity of the Indonesian Diaspora

This service aims to provide training to Indonesian diapora residing in China. This is so that the Indonesian diaspora can understand the principles of investment and how to invest. This is important because investing is expected to provide an appropriate return and have an impact on the welfare of the Indonesian diapora. The method used in this service is lecture and discussion. The training begins with material presentations, then continues with questions and answers and discussions based on real problems faced by the Indonesian diaspora. What is obtained in this service is understanding the basic concepts of investment. In addition, it is necessary to know how to invest by understanding investment instruments based on the profile of the level of risk and level of profit. There are three stages that need to be done, namely, 1) compiling and planning life goals; 2) determine the amount of investment; and 3) execution. After running, it is necessary to carry out a review and evaluation stage so that it can invest properly and correctly.

Defense Strategy of Religious, Pancasila, and National Culture in Indonesian School and Indonesian Diaspora as Anti-Radicalism Efforts

This study aims to analyze the strategy of the Republic of Indonesia Embassy through the management of Indonesian Schools and diaspora in maintaining religious values, archipelago cultural treasures, and Pancasila values. This research was carried out based on the phenomenon that the Indonesian Foreign School (SILN) had planted religious values, in Pancasila and promoted the culture of the archipelago, but the diaspora preferred to live abroad. In addition, the issue of the tendency for radical religious understanding was also a concern for SILN students and the Indonesian diaspora in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the Netherlands as representatives of the Asian, African and European regions. This study uses descriptive qualitative methods the data was collected from diaspora representatives, the head of the Indonesian School, Indonesian School students, and the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while in-depth interviews, questionnaires, and observations were made of the 3 countries. The purpose of the results of this study was to map the suitability of the curriculum with the local environment from the dimensions of religion, Pancasila, and archipelago culture. In the future, the government not only organizes Indonesian Schools Abroad but also Indonesian Madrasas Abroad (MILN) to increase moderate religious values that are not affected by radicalism activities and provide distinctive characteristics of the archipelago culture and are characterized by Pancasila.

Dilemma of Dual Citizenship Issues in Indonesia: A Legal and Political Perspective

The issue of dual citizenships has been in much of the debate over the years. Many developed countries such as US, UK, Australia, and Switzerland have no restrictions on holding dual nationality, whereas countries such as Singapore, Austria, India, and Saudi Arabia do not “recognize” or “restrict” dual citizenships, leading to automatic loss of citizenship upon acquiring other. Some countries such as Austria, Spain may still grant dual citizenships upon certain special conditions under exceptional cases like celebrities. The implementation of dual citizenship nowadays is not something strange or unusual things internationally. By considering the international environment that is nowadays being wider and no limit, everyone has an easy access to go abroad. In Indonesia, the concept of dual citizenship still limited to the children from inter-marriage, while consider the amount of Indonesian diaspora in another country this is the time for Indonesia to upgrade or revise the citizenship system in Indonesia.

Hometown Transnationalism and the Emergence of Indonesian Diaspora Organizations in Europe

This article aims to explain the movement of Indonesian diaspora and their initiative to create multifarious new activities in today�s globalized era. Focusing on Indonesian diaspora organizations in Europe, namely Indonesian Diaspora Networks (IDN) in the Netherlands and France who are eager to come together, build organizations based on a common identity, and contribute to Indonesia. The newly-emerged concept of hometown transnationalism is used to explain the phenomenon in which collective remittances through development projects are the main output of diasporas� contribution. Qualitative method is applied to this study through a set of in-depth interviews, a study of life history, and literature review completed by site visits to observe diasporas� works. The results of this study show that the emergence of various diaspora organizations is the impact of the increasingly rapid movement of people and technological developments, thus encouraging the diaspora to be more connected to their hometowns. Both IDNs play a vital role in realizing diaspora's aspirations to develop Indonesia through multifarious ways. Keywords: diaspora organizations, hometown transnationalism, Indonesian diaspora, Indonesian diaspora networks

Teaching The Indonesian Language As A Heritage Language For Diaspora Children

Indonesian diaspora children have different characteristics compared to foreign students in general. They have acquired Indonesian naturally in their families. This background makes them included in the category of learners of Indonesian as a heritage language. The teaching of Indonesian that is done to them also has special characteristics. Therefore, this study specifically focuses on the characteristics of teaching Indonesian as a heritage language for diaspora children by using a qualitative approach and descriptive analysis. The data obtained through in-depth interviews with three teachers were then codified and analyzed. Based on the results of the analysis, it was found that the teaching in the Indonesian language as a heritage language class for these children has four characteristics. First, the teaching uses the total physical response (TPR) method. Second, it focuses on teaching daily vocabulary. Third, it focuses on teaching daily language skills. Fourth, teaching is assisted by the role of parents. Suggestions and recommendations from the results of this study are intended for Indonesian language teachers and researchers. Researchers should research more about the role of parents in learning Indonesian for diaspora children in the family. For Indonesian language teachers, it is recommended to focus on teaching daily vocabulary in everyday contexts using the TPR method.Keywords: heritage language, young learners, Indonesian diaspora, Indonesian language teaching

The Citizenship Paradigm Debate in Dual Citizenship Discourses in Indonesia

Various adjustments regarding citizenship law regulations in Indonesia still do not provide accommodation for all citizens. After the enactment of Law Number 12 of 2006 concerning Citizenship, there was pressure from the Indonesian diaspora to implement dual citizenship. This urge received a rejection from other citizens because it endangered security, economy, politics and questioned loyalty as a citizen. This study aims to examine in the literature the differences in paradigms of globalist and nationalist groups in Indonesia and the reality that occurs in other countries regarding dual citizenship. The study uses a qualitative approach with a literature study to examine the issue of dual citizenship in Indonesia and compare the development of dual citizenship in other countries. The results showed that the debate on the dual citizenship paradigm is in the material and immaterial debates. The group that supports dual citizenship wants distributive justice in terms of material (economics) for those who live abroad. In contrast, the opposing group wants to maintain immaterial aspects. (identity, culture, and ideology). This situation makes Indonesia unable to fully implement dual citizenship. Besides that, Law Number 12 of 2006 concerning citizenship at the beginning of its formation was intended to prevent apatride and bipatride. On this basis, recommendations for stakeholders related to dual citizenship need to be careful in making policies, being able to accommodate the various wishes of citizens, as well as further reviewing the legal and social impacts caused when implementing dual citizenship in Indonesia.

Social Dynamics of the Minang Ethnic Diaspora in Japan: Case Study of Japanese Literature Graduates of Universitas Bung Hatta

The purpose of this study is firstly to know and describe how the diaspora Alumni of the Japanese Literature Study Program of Universitas Bung Hatta live in Japan. Then, secondly, the purpose of this study is to know whether the language and culture that they studied at the University are useful in their life in Japan. The formulation of the problems that want to be studied is the impression felt when first arriving in Japan, the related learning of Japanese language and culture in living life in Japan, and what kind of living life by diaspora alumni of Japanese literature Minang ethnic in Japan. The methods used in this study are qualitative descriptive utilising questionnaires and structured interviews. The number of identified respondents is 29. The questionnaires were constructed in Google Forms, distributed through social media: WhatsApp. The data were then analysed using interpretative descriptive models. The analysis suggested that the obstacles experienced by Japanese Literature alumni from Minang ethnic diaspora in Japan when they first arrived in Japan were language and food. This is due to their lack of training in using Japanese when they were in college, and as ethnic Minangs, they cannot escape the taste of Minang cuisine. While related to the learning of Japanese language and culture, the material that has been given is felt quite helpful and quite used in, as well as the Japanese language that the diaspora uses, during living life in Japan, the Minang ethnic diaspora cannot be separated from consuming Indonesian cuisine or food, because this is also supported by the ease of obtaining Indonesian food and cuisine. This study finding is expected to add insight into the life of the Indonesian diaspora in Japan and can be a reference for further research related to the Indonesian diaspora.

The Identities of Second-Generation Indonesian Diaspora Communities


 
 
 Indonesian emigrants and their descendants are important actors in developing Indonesia and their new home countries. These diaspora members have advantages such as intercultural and language skills as well as networks for economic activities. Digitalization increases and accelerates the bilateral influence of this group on personal networks, economic contributions, knowledge transfer, and political engagement. This article draws from social identity theory and the culture cycle to explore the sense of belonging of second-generation Indonesian diaspora members in Germany. The aim is to understand how the relationship of the Indonesian diaspora changes due to birth and socialization in Germany and cross-cultural parenting. The findings of this thesis suggest that members of the second-generation Indonesian diaspora have a strong sense of cultural belonging to Indonesia and tend to separate themselves culturally from Germany.
 Keywords: social identity, diaspora, sense of belonging, model minority myth, culture and the self, Germany, Indonesia
 
 

The Widening Global Network of Indonesian Diaspora Scholars in Malaysia

Abstract The paper discusses the global network for Indonesian diaspora scholars who work in Malaysian tertiary education, an emerging Asian education hub. The study is based on documents, text reviews, interviews, and reflections from Indonesian diaspora scholars. Our analysis identified three main themes: building academic success, brain circulation, and contributing to development in the country of origin. The analysis indicates that the interplay between the quality of human diaspora capital and Malaysian policies on higher education has shaped the academic success stories of Indonesian diaspora scholars in Malaysia. Although the Indonesian diaspora scholars in Malaysia have generated brain drain debates, the findings show that while Indonesian scholars continue to work in Malaysia, they also exercise their global networks as sources of human capital and knowledge to assist their home country.

Understanding Communication and Identity Strategy of Indonesian Diaspora Women as YouTuber

<em><span>Nowadays the presence of internet provides virtual spaces for diaspora women who are living outside Indonesia. Living within different cultures are challenging and social media platform can be as self-actualization medium to representing identities and expressing their emotional bonding with homeland. There are only several research which have revealed on how Indonesia women diaspora from mixed family especially in maintaining YouTube platforms. The aim of this study is tried to portray how Indonesian diaspora women revealing their national identity within video YouTube content. This research method was descriptive qualitative. Data were collected from ten videos of two Indonesian diasporas YouTuber who have mixed family, living abroad, and have more than 1 (one) million subscribers. We tried to explore from some categories such as video's location, moment or time background, target viewer, and on how delivering the messages within videos. Research finding showed that the video’s contents indicated kind of negotiation construction for showing love and caring between homeland and recent locations, also acceptance with local identities. Elements of Indonesian are attached in their everyday life. In addition, they were still depicted as being related to domestic role and being responsible for taking care of the family.</span></em>

The Need for Arabic Language Teaching Materials Based on Multicultural Education for Indonesian Diaspora Students

This study aims to analyze the need to develop a model of Arabic teaching materials containing the values ​​of multicultural-based character education, especially in Indonesian Foreign Schools (Sekolah Indonesia Luar Negeri) in Jeddah, Riyadh, and Makkah. In this needs analysis, the researcher describes the data obtained from the questionnaires of students and teachers who teach Arabic subjects with 39 respondents. This study indicates that Arabic teaching materials in Indonesian Foreign Schools, especially in Arab countries, need to be developed. Developing Arabic teaching materials with multicultural values ​​is very important to make learning Arabic at Indonesian Foreign Schools easier, more effective, fun, and produce Indonesian diaspora students who have a spirit of nationalism and respect plurality. The development of these teaching materials is manifested in three aspects, namely (1) related to Arabic language teaching materials based on the values ​​of national character education by learning objectives and contextual with the times; (2) aspects of application technology, namely by developing Arabic teaching materials equipped with multimedia learning media such as audio, video, animation, and others to make it easier to learn; (3) aspects of character education, namely Arabic teaching materials that contain character education values, such as religious values, nationalism, honesty, independence, cooperation, integrity, hard work, and responsibility

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The 8th International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture and Environment (ICSAE-S), Conference photographs gallery, List of committees and this titles are available in this pdf.24-25 August, 2021Surakarta, IndonesiaThis conference held by Research and Development Center for Biotechnology and Biodiversity (P3BB) Universitas Sebelas Maret in collaboration with: Indonesia Diaspora Network - United Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia Faculty of Art and Design, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia Faculty of Politic and Social Science, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Sebelas Mare, Indonesia Indonesian Agronomist Association (PERAGI)It gives me great pleasure to extend you all a high appreciation for your participation in joining the 8th International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture and Environment (ICSAE) on August 24-25, 2021. This conference is held online in Surakarta Indonesia due to current Covid-19 pandemic circumstances and proudly organized by Centre for Biotechnology and Biodiversity Research and Development, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), and the Faculty of Agriculture UNS. This conference is also supported by the Indonesian Diaspora Network United (IDNU). Furthermore, to improve key performance indicators, this conference is supported by the Faculty of Arts and Design, Faculty of Social and Political Science, and Faculty of Economic and Business in UNS.The 8th ICSAE conference belongs to the ICSAE conference series. The previous conferences were held in Surakarta Indonesia (2013) as the 1st, Konya Turkey (2015) as the 2nd ICSAE, Warsaw Poland (2016) as the 3rd ICSAE, Surakarta Indonesia (2017) as the 4th ICSAE, Hammamet Tunisia (2018) as the 5th ICSAE, Konya Turkey (2019) as the 6th ICSAE, and Surakarta Indonesia (2020) as the 7th ICSAE. We are sure that the 8th ICSAE will be the flagship conference for researchers, students, and professionals in the areas related to agriculture and environment.Sustainable is the keyword in agricultural and environmental management to assure global food security and maintain the high quality of human life. According to that, this conference is held to identify ideas, practices, and policies that constitute our concept of sustainable agriculture and the environment. We aim to provide a platform for researchers, academics, and practicing professionals worldwide to present their research and professional development activities in agriculture, environment, food, and other relevant subjects. Stakeholders' exchange of knowledge and experiences is needed due to the rapid Sustainable is the keyword in agricultural and environmental management to assure global food security and maintain the high quality of human life. According to that, this conference is held to identify ideas, practices, and policies that constitute our concept of sustainable agriculture and the environment. We aim to provide a platform for researchers, academics, and practicing professionals worldwide to present their research and professional development activities in agriculture, environment, food, and other relevant subjects. Stakeholders' exchange of knowledge and experiences is needed due to the rapidList of Conference photographs gallery, List of committees are available in this pdf.

Diaspora organizations, political settlements, and the migration-development nexus: the case of the Indonesian Diaspora Network

Abstract This article examines the Indonesian Diaspora Network (IDN), an organization that seeks to ‘facilitate’ and ‘empower’ Indonesia’s diaspora and enhance its contribution to the country’s development. IDN portrays itself as an expression of the collective will of a unified and coherent Indonesian diaspora that is working to promote development-for-all, while critics suggest it is the instrument of elite and professional elements within the diaspora pursuing narrower interests and agendas. By contrast, this article suggests that IDN is a political settlement between these and other elements within the diaspora, each of which has distinct interests and agendas with regard to Indonesia’s development. Its impact on Indonesia’s development is consequently much less clear-cut than existing analyses suggest while also being contingent on processes of political and social struggle. In theoretical terms, the article encourages an understanding of diaspora organizations in terms of political settlements analysis.

IDENTITY OF THE ACEHNESE SOCIETY IN THE COMMERCIAL DIASPORA OF GROCERY STORE IN MALAYSIA

This journal contains the identity of the Aceh people in diaspora of grocery store (Kedai Runcit) in Malaysia. Diaspora plays a role in the establishment of a cosmopolitan commercial culture. The spread of humans from various parts of the earth to other parts of the world, meeting each other, communicating, forming networks, is ultimately a meeting between cultures, mutual appreciate, mutual respect, and mingling. Given that interaction between people is one of the important factors in strengthening relations between countries. The Indonesian diaspora is also expected to strengthen bilateral relations between Indonesia and Malaysia. The form of actualization of the runcit diaspora is a type of commerce that is easy to engage and can contribute to development. The study of these findings is focused on a review of the cultural identity of the Acehnese society in the grocery store diaspora in Malaysia. Among the Diaspora minorities in Malaysia, there are a small number of Acehnese migrants after the conflict and post-tsunami. Malaysia is known as the second multi-ethnic country after Singapore in the Southeast Asian Region. Researchers would look for samples of Acehnese people who have succeeded in creating new communities among ethnic communities, local Malays, ethnic Chinese, ethnic Indians who are the majority in Malaysia. Researchers would use the method of Literature Review and Netnography interview in data collection. The sample taken was Acehnese people who live or have a grocery store in Malaysia. The results of this research found that it is true that there is a diaspora process between the Acehnese people in Malaysia through commerce.KEYWORDS: Diaspora, Identity, Commerce, Grocery Store, Malaysia

Enhancing Islamic financial literacy through community-based workshops: a transtheoretical model

PurposeThis study aims to propose a comprehensive education model to enhance Islamic financial literacy to elevate the prominence of Islamic finance.Design/methodology/approachThe study conceptualized a framework of Islamic finance education using Prochaska and DiClemente’s transtheoretical model (TTM) of change aided by a review of the essential literature on Islamic financial literacy. The study also includes critical reflection based on the real firsthand experiences of delivering 16 voluntary non-formal community-based Islamic finance workshops for Indonesian diaspora in the UK and the Republic of Ireland from December 2014 to July 2016.FindingsThis study provides an inclusive conceptualization of an Islamic finance education approach to creating awareness in communities of applying Islamic financial principles in daily life. It also elaborates stage-appropriate strategies that cover the pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action and maintenance stages that vary by upon individuals based on their readiness to adopt Islamic finance principles.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is not merely based on a conceptual examination of literature but also incorporates critical reflection on a series of community-based Islamic finance workshops conducted by the authors. It therefore offers the potential to present an under-researched model used to enhance Islamic finance literacy as one of the pillars in supporting the development of the Islamic economic and financial sector.Practical implicationsThis study provides guidelines and various practical ideas that scholars and any concerned parties can use to offer community-based Islamic finance educational activities aimed at supporting the future organic growth of Islamic finance.Originality/valueThe study expands the use of Prochaska and DiClemente’s TTM (which has been widely cited in health-related behavioral research) and brings a unique theoretical lens, notably within the Islamic finance literature. The use of the TTM was established in psychology and health-related behavioral science, particularly in relation to elucidating how people cease unhealthy behaviors (e.g. alcohol and smoking addictions) and how they develop healthy behaviors. This paper brings the TTM into another context on how to stimulate individuals, particularly Muslims, to shift from “riba addiction” and develop sharia-compliant financial behaviors.