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Indonesian Presidential Statements on Crisis and Risk Communication During the Third Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Discourse Analysis
Get PDFThe confirmation of the first Omicron case towards the end of 2021 was a turning point for Indonesia entering the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. This research aims to determine the practice of Indonesian’s COVID-19 crisis and risk communication by the central government through examining how President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) communicated the crisis. Refers to discourse analysis, we use data from six presidential speeches related to key occasions in Indonesia during the third wave of the COVID-19. We did so in examples when Jokowi provided clear instructions regarding adhering to COVID-19 rules or other proper behaviours. This study found that the country’s metaphorical construction unites Jokowi and the people as a family, which is demonstrated in linguistic choices, particularly ‘we’ and ‘together’. On the other hand, Jokowi also uses ‘I’ as a central government representative to ask, emphasize, remind, and recommend certain actions to the public in an effort to stop the virus’s spread. For instance, Jokowi emphasised the value of routine hand washing, keeping one’s distance from others, and using a mask. ‘Continue wearing masks’, ‘maintain your distance’, and ‘wash your hands’, these communications were first given credit for ‘cut-through’ with Indonesian citizens because they were straightforward, unequivocal, clear, and simple to understand, which led to safety recommendations during the beginning of the pandemic. In the midst of a pandemic, the government can use this study to prominently interact with the public and deliver addresses, even for other crises in the future
Fostering Autonomy: A Perception Study on Self-Directed English Listening Activities among Chinese EFL Undergraduate Learners
Get PDFThis study explores the impact of self-directed English listening activities on the autonomy of Chinese EFL undergraduates. The research is guided by four main questions: (1) How do self-directed listening activities contribute to autonomy? (2) Which self-directed listening activities do undergraduates prefer and find most impactful? (3) What challenges emerge during these activities? (4) How can strategies address these challenges and optimise autonomy in English listening learning? The study involves English major undergraduates and employs mixed methods to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. Surveys and interviews are utilized for data collection, with surveys gauging preferences, effectiveness, and challenges and interviews providing deeper insights. Quantitative analysis, using descriptive statistics, identifies trends in the data, while qualitative thematic analysis uncovers patterns within the interview responses. The findings of this study aim to inform educators, curriculum designers, and policymakers, offering practical implications to enhance English listening teaching by assessing the efficacy of self-directed English listening activities in promoting autonomy. Empowering EFL students to take control of their language learning journey is crucial, and this research contributes valuable insights to achieve this goal. By examining the preferences, impacts, and challenges associated with self-directed listening activities, the study provides practical guidance for educators to optimise autonomy in English learning environments. Ultimately, the research contributes to the ongoing efforts to improve English language education for Chinese EFL undergraduates
Patriarchal and Matriarchal Perspectives in Rani Manicka’s the Rice Mother
Get PDFRani Manicka’s The Rice Mother was analysed by employing feminist literary criticism that dwells on the patriarchal and matriarchal aspects presented in the novel. This is to fill the research gap on feminist literary criticism in this respect, focusing on Malaysian English novels. To do so, two objectives are set as (1) to examine the representations of the female characters in the patriarchal society by employing Simone De Beauvoir’s The Second Sex theory and (2) to identify the levels of modern matriarchal society manifested through the protagonist in the novel by employing Goettner-Abendroth’s Levels of Modern Matriarchal Society. A qualitative content analysis (QCA) was used. Using an integrated view of text, the social reality is explored. The results indicate that the female characters in the selected novel vary in the patriarchal context where most females are the victims of the patriarchal society. It was also found that the protagonist proved to be a formidable matriarch through her behaviour in all four levels identified. This study contributes to the analysis of feminist literary criticism in the Malaysian context. It is also deemed beneficial in a broader context as it can provide a voice for women who are still considered as the marginalised other in the society. The study highlights the lack of female representation in popular culture. This study is also deemed crucial to empower women as it can provide a voice for women who are still being considered as the other for the balance of power in society and a strong family as a small social institution
Nominalism, Thomism, Scotism: Seeds of Modern Science in Medieval Philosophy
Get PDFThe development of modern science is often portrayed as a radical departure from medieval thought, yet this this perspective overlooks the significant contribution of medieval philosophy to scientific revolution. This explores how three major philosophical schools such as Nominalism, Thomism, and Scotism, did laid the intellectual groundwork for early modern scientific inquiry. By examining the philosophical debates surrounding universals, empirical observation, the harmonizing of faith and reason, this study highlights how these traditions fostered a culture of critical thinking and intellectual openness that nurtured scientific progress. Nominalism emphasis on observation and skepticism of universals, encouraged the development of empirical methods, Thomism structured reasoning provided logical frameworks for organizing scientific knowledge, and scoticism\u27s focusing on contigency allowed for alternative explanations of natural phenomena. Drawing on historical secondary sources, this paper demonstrates these philosophical schools not only influenced renowned figures like Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo but also shaped broader intellectual trends in mechanics, optics, and cosmology. Ultimately, the study argues that medieval thought played an essential role in the gradual evolution of philosophical ideas that led to the flourishing of modern science, challenging the traditional narrative of a sharp break between the medieval and modern periods
Analisis Punca Perubahan Orientasi Seksual Kepada Homoseksual Menurut Perspektif Bible
Get PDFGaya hidup homoseksual merupakan isu global yang menyerang pelbagai latar belakang agama. Namun, wujudnya perbezaan yang ketara dalam menentukan punca daripada dasar kerana tiada faktor dominan kepada permasalahan ini. Sehubungan dengan itu, kajian kepustakaan dilakukan dan mendapati adanya teks yang menjelaskan punca perubahan orientasi seksual kepada homoseksual terdapat di dalam Bible. Oleh yang demikian, objektif kajian ini ialah untuk menganalisis punca perubahan orientasi seksual kepada homoseksual menurut perspektif Bible. Bagi mencapai objektif, reka bentuk kajian kualitatif digunakan untuk melakukan analisis kandungan teks Roma 1: 18-28. Hasil analisis mendapati bahawa dua faktor utama penyumbang kepada perubahan orientasi seksual kepada homoseksual. Pertama, melakukan hal yang salah. Kedua, mengajarkan orang lain melakukan hal yang salah. Kedua-dua faktor tersebut menyebabkan hati dan fikiran manusia menjadi sukar untuk memahami agama seterusnya memberi kesan kepada orientasi seksual. Sehubungan dengan itu, kajian ini berjaya menganalisis penemuan baharu dalam mengenal pasti punca perubahan orientasi seksual kepada homoseksual menurut perspektif Bible. Merujuk kepada punca yang dikenal pasti, pihak yang bertanggungjawab dapat merangka kaedah pemulihan khusus kepada homoseksual yang beragama Kristian untuk kembali semula ke pangkal jalan
Moral Judgment and Bias in Historiography: Issue and Clarification
Get PDFBias is often perceived as a challenge to objectivity in every field of knowledge, including history. The problem of bias in history has received special attention from historians since the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Notably, the topic also involves discussions on moral judgments in historiography, as if the two are strongly related. Some historians have argued that moral judgment in historiography leads to biased history and should be avoided. On the other hand, others contend that moral judgment in historiography should not be prohibited merely because it introduces bias, as there can be both justified and unjustified bias. Hence, this paper aims to present the issue of moral judgment in historiography as a cause of biased history and to explain why this issue does not necessarily undermine the legitimacy of moral judgment in historiography. As a philosophical study, the research will employ content analysis and logical inference using library-based sources to shed light on the issue. The study indicates that fundamentally, abandoning moral judgment to avoid biased history reflects a flawed understanding of the philosophy of historiography and is practically untenable
Integration of Races and Ethnicities from the Islamic Perspectives
Get PDFIntegration involves adapting to diverse cultures in a way that all ethnic groups accept. Malaysia focuses on building a national identity among communities with different cultural, religious, and social backgrounds. This process is supported through various efforts, including politics, education, and social development. From an Islamic viewpoint, integration goes beyond Muslim circles and emphasizes harmonious relations with non-Muslims. Islam promotes tolerance, mutual respect, and cooperation, as highlighted in Surah al-Hujurat, verse 13. Successful integration requires collective effort and strong commitment from all groups. This article explores Islamic teachings on integration, based on the Quran, Hadith, and scholars\u27 insights. It identifies key principles such as piety, adherence to Islamic teachings, and the goal of earning Allah’s pleasure. Integration is vital for strengthening the ummah, promoting unity, and following the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) example. The article also warns of the dangers of ignoring integration, which include damaging Islam’s image, losing Allah’s mercy, and facing divine displeasure. Finally, it outlines practical steps to strengthen unity, such as fostering mutual understanding, creating a positive environment, avoiding conflict, and appreciating the value of unity
Perkembangan Teori Fiqh Al-Watan Di Negeri Pahang: Satu Pemerhatian Epistemologikal
Get PDFArtikel ini membincangkan perkembangan teori fiqh al-watan di negeri Pahang melalui pendekatan pemerhatian epistemologikal. Ia menggunakan kaedah analisis literatur untuk menelusuri bagaimana fiqh al-watan berkembang daripada realiti sosio-politik masyarakat Melayu-Islam, dikodifikasikan melalui Hukum Kanun Pahang, dan kemudiannya diangkat sebagai satu teori kenegaraan Islam oleh sarjana moden. Kajian ini menyoroti gabungan sumber wahyu, akal, dan budaya lokal sebagai teras epistemologi Islam tempatan. Teori fiqh al-watan didapati mampu menawarkan alternatif kepada model kenegaraan kolonial-sekular dan berpotensi untuk diaplikasikan semula dalam konteks reformasi tadbir urus kontemporari di dunia Islam.
This article explores the development of the fiqh al-watan theory in the state of Pahang through an epistemological lens. Employing a literature analysis method, the study traces how fiqh al-watan emerged from the socio-political realities of the Malay-Muslim community, was codified through the Hukum Kanun Pahang, and subsequently recognized by modern scholars as a theory of Islamic nationhood. The study highlights the integration of revelation, reason, and local custom as the foundation of a local Islamic epistemology. The fiqh al-watan theory is shown to offer a compelling alternative to the secular-colonial model and holds potential for application in contemporary Islamic governance reform
Leila Khaled: Tokoh Pejuang Nasionalis Wanita Palestin Menentang Imperialisme Zionis, 1959-1972
Get PDFMakalah ini meneliti sejarah perjuangan politik Leila Khaled yang merupakan aktivis radikal dari organisasi Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine atau PFLP. Objektif utama wacana ini ialah untuk menganalisis sejarah penglibatan Leila Khaled dalam gerakan politik radikal dan militan dalam menentang penjajahan Israel antara tempoh tahun 1959 sehingga tahun 1972 apabila Leila menjadi aktivis Arab Nationalist Movement (ANM), dan diikuti sebagai komrad PFLP sehinggalah PFLP menghentikan tindakan rampasan kapal terbang dalam strategi politik mereka. Fokus utama makalah ini ialah berkisar tentang tindakan kontroversi Leila dalam perjuangan pembebasan Palestin apabila menjadi wanita Palestin pertama yang melaksanakan misi rampasan kapal terbang penumpang pada tahun 1969 dan 1970. Tindakan berani Leila telah mengejutkan komuniti penerbangan dan menyedarkan masyarakat antarabangsa tentang kisah penderitaan rakyat Palestin yang dijajah oleh regim Zionis sejak tahun 1948. Makalah ini yang menggunakan sumber dan metodologi penyelidikan disiplin sejarah turut mendedahkan intipati ideologi politik serta idealisme pemikiran Leila tentang perjuangan nasionalisme Palestin, termasuklah motivasi yang mendorong tindakan nekad melaksanakan misi rampasan kapal terbang tersebut. Dapatan dari naratif sejarah ini tentang kebangkitan gerakan nasionalisme kaum wanita dan ideologi perjuangan revolusioner oleh Leila Khaled membuktikan bahawa kaum wanita mempunyai sumbangan yang signifikan dalam sejarah perjuangan nasionalisme Palestin di sebalik tembok budaya patriaki konservatif yang masih menebal di Dunia Arab pada ketika itu.
Kata kunci: Palestin, Arab, Zionis, nasionalisme, radika
Beyond Tang Chang’s Self-Portraits
Get PDFThis article analyses several self-portraits by Sino-Thai artist Tang Chang, renowned for his abstract paintings and concrete poetry. It examines how these works extend beyond mere self-representation to reflect his views on social roles, family, and the political climate of his time. Self-portraits were a significant part of Chang’s body of work, with over 400 pieces created throughout his life. His self-portraits reveal his deep connection to his family, particularly his close relationship with his wife. They also played a key role in his artistic experimentation and served as teaching tools for his students. Additionally, his most renowned self-portrait in Thai society reflects his response to the political landscape. These self-portraits not only represent his identity but also function as autobiographical narratives, offering deeper insights into his life and beliefs