Political system is a complete sequence which consists of various elements of government works and influences in order to achieve the political objectives. The aim of political system is to sustain national welfare, intellectual life of the nation, participation within the establishment of the world order in accordance with freedom of expression, lasting peace and social justice. Presidential system is the political system applied in Indonesia. It implies that the executive agents are directly elected by its people. Ironically, the cabinet as the executive agent is elected by the president.

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The Cabinet members are the agents who are responsible for the authority to intercommunicate with the president. It is believed that the Cabinet members should be elected by the people instead of the president because as is generally known, Indonesia is a democratic country and this identity should be upheld because the people of a country have rights to participate within the election of The Cabinet members with respect to the democratic value.

The second argument is if president directly choose the cabinet member, nepotism may happen. The president would elect the candidate who will not oppose to his policies. Therefore, it will be easier to manipulate financial sector. This indeed will obstruct the national development.

To sum up, the people of Indonesia must be aware of the transparency of the government and the participation in the political engagement including to elect the professional candidates who are able to assist the president.

By Fitriani  || Internal Of HEC 

     The Policy of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) refusing clemency (n. grasi/ampunan) of the death penalty for the six drug traffickers (n. pengedar) gets pros and cons (phr. pro dan kontra) responses from the public this early day. As it is known, the death sentence has brought six lifes into their end of drug traffickers, they are Marco Archer Cardoso Moreira from Brazil, Rani Andriani and Tommi Wijaya from Indonesia, Tran Thi Bich Hanh from Vietnam, Namaona Denis from Malawi, and Daniel Enemuo from Nigeria. However this policy making has drawn (v. menarik) international attention to give response, let along Indonesian people.

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     Those who do not agree with this policy argue that death penalty which takes person’s life is murder and it violates (v. melanggar) human rights as set (v. diatur) in article 28 A 1945 "every person has the right to live and to defend life and living". Jakarta Archbishop (n. uskup besar) Mgr. Ignatius Suharyo in Tribunnews.com said that life and death of a person is not in the hands of man, and this is contrary to the teachings of the church. Jokowi gives the decision as if all dealers are guilty and should be put on death penalty. "He (Jokowi) does not see the reason of the drug traffickers, it should be revised and examined one by one, the death penalty will not solve the problem," adds Ignatius. Meanwhilst (adv. sementara itu) those who agree said that the death penalty can give the effect of abundant and provide lessons for other traffickers who have not been caught yet.
       On the other hand, the Head of the National Narcotic Province Agency "BNNP" of South Sulawesi, Richard M Nainggolan approves (v. menyetujui) the decision which has been taken by Jokowi. He said "The death penalty should be carried out to the drug traffickers who are really proven, so that others feel threatened (v. terancam)". In order to legitimate the death penalty, the legal process should be based on Law, Human Rights, Health, and should be through assessment. This will determine whether the results will prove it is the trafficker or only user or addict. Those who proved to be an addict must be rehabilitated and those who proved to be a dealer (n. pedagang) must get death penalty.
      In constitution 1997 No.22 about narcotics, article 80 paragraph (1a, 2a and 3a), article 81 paragraph (3a), article 82 paragraph (1a, 2a, and 3a) the death penalty does not violate human rights, which is guaranteed in article 28A and international law obligations of Indonesia which come from an international agreement on combating illicit (adj. haram) trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances so that law enforcement needs to be improved. Moreover Indonesia does not adhere (v. menganut) to the absolute human rights law as stated in the article 28J paragraph (2) that everyone should respect other people's rights and peace to to get their rights. So that it can break the protection of human rights contained in Article 28A.
       Departing from the legal basis, it can be concluded that the death penalty for drug traffickers who would have been convicted  through (phr. dihukum) due law process and assessment must be carried out (phr. diadakan) because it can provide lessons and prevalent effects to other traffickers who have not been caught so that the drug traffickers will be decreased, and probably be stopped.

Questions.
1. What is in your mind about death senctence? What if it is implemented to criminals? What kind  of crimes that deserve it?
2. Do you agree about Jokowi’s decision to reject petition for mercy of the six drug traffickers?
3. What do you know about the result of the Jokowi’s rejection? Is it good for our country?
4. How drugs give bad impact to our society? How to resolve it?
5. How should law behave to user, addict, and traffickers of drugs?

       Written By: Mila | English Department Bachelor

Every country has relation with another country both bilateral and multilateral relation known as International relation. The relation between country and individual or country and international organization is not always plait well. Sometimes this relation causes a dispute between them. The dispute comes from factors such us border area, natural resource, environmental damage, trade etc. when the dispute happens, there are some efforts to solve it whether in diplomatic way or war (military way). This paper will discuss about the best way to resolve international dispute.

Negotiation is one of the diplomatic ways and the most important way in solving a dispute. Some countries prefer to do negotiation as a first step to solve their international dispute. In negotiation, both countries will discuss directly to look for the solution of their dispute through dialogue without intervention from the third side. When negotiation is successful, the result will be poured on peace agreement document. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that negotiation will solve the dispute because one of parties is stubborn and maintain its opinion especially when the country has stronger bargain. There will be political stress to the week country.

Moreover, military way (war) is also claimed and practiced internationally/globally. Even war has become a tool and international policy. War has been used by some countries to force their interests in the forms of rights and understandings about international public rule. War is an action of independence country. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the U.S, Robert Lansing, in 1919 says;to declare war is one of the highest acts of sovereignty. However, because of the development of weapon of mass destruction technology, international society becomes more aware about the danger of war. In addition to that, war will not resolve the dispute. Instead, war will create bigger dispute between countries because war means violence. In the war there will be some irresponsible countries that will take advantage from the war by selling their guns or doing military intervention on one of them.

To sum up, solving the dispute between countries in international world is important. Both negotiation and military action are the rights of every country in the world. Each government has right to decide the best way of solving the dispute. As independence country we must maintain our international relation with other countries. Government must put every diplomatic possibility as first way to resolve the dispute. In order that war will not become the way of solving the dispute or at least we decrease the using of war.

Written by : ZakiaKhyadhanielZaskia

The issue of friction between Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and National Police (Polri) has been popped up (v. muncul) in this country lately through their action in condemnation (n. penersangkaan) of their masters each other. This issue has brought society to nationally pay heed (n. perhatian) on the two big law institution of this country, even being confused.

All was started by the desicion of the president Joko (Jokowi) Widodo to appoint (n. pengangkatan) Gen. Budi Gunawan as a single candidate to replace Gen. Sutarman as The Chief of Polri. Before the House of Representative (DPR) legitimated (v. mengesahkan) Gunawan’s to be General Chief of Polri,KPK turned out to condemn him being involved in a graft (n. suap)case. Gunawan actually was red-highlighted by KPK beforehand in ministry selection process.

This condemnation made the President suspend (v. menunda) his inauguration due to the investigation of KPK to his case. In the other hand Polri eventually proceeded a handcuffing (n. penangkapan) to Bambang Widjayanto, Vice Chief of KPK as a report fromSugianto Sabran, a member of IndonesiaDemocratic Party – Struggle (PDI-P), with accusation for beinginvolved in a case of perjury (n. sumpah palsu) in a regional election dispute (n. sengketa) in 2010.

Obviously seen from the events happening above, KPK and Polri attacked each other in responding their master’s condemnation. This far the rest three chiefs of KPK have been reported to Polri with respective (adv. masing-masing) criminal case.

Responding to this case, President Jokowi had summoned (v. memanggil) both institutions’ leader, ministry of POLHUKAM to discuss about the matter of what really happens between KPK and National Police. After the meeting, Jokowi turned to give his remark (n. pernyataan)in the Bogor Palace.In the remarks he suggested both intitutions keep proceeding the recent case objectively and in line with regulation.

According to the former of Antigraft Watchdog Corruption Watch (ICW) Danang Widyoko, Jokowi was wrong to issue such equivocal (adj. klise) statement. The statement he said was reflecting his doubtedness (n. keragu-raguan) in making firm (adj. tegas) decision to resolve the case since his party was still behind him controlling.

As an institution in the first line of corruption eradication, KPK slowly losses its strength in its function. The conviction (n. penuduhan) of Polri to the four KPK commissioneries is considered to be a dilutoin (n. pelemahan) and an effort to criminalize KPK. Absolutely the effort successfully puts off (v. menunda) KPK investigation to allegedly bribed Kapolri candidate, Gen. Budi Gunawan.

The complicated conflict has made Jokowi formed Tim Sembilan which consists of experts of Indonesia governmetal figures to investigate the case and hoped to give recommendation of overcoming (v. mengatasi) the problem. This step of President even makes things worse because the role of board of advisor (Wantimpres) that he just formed lately is judged useless. At last, President puts himself in problematic position, whether following his party coalition’s will or public’s will.

Meanwhile (n. sementara itu) as Jokowi was in elusive (adj. sukar) condition, Jokowi tried to approach his political opponents, KIH, to cooperate in settling (v. mengatasi) the conflict. Jokowi asked for support from its leader as well as his ex-competitor in presidential election, Prabowo Subianto. The support he finally gained (v. dapatkan) from Prabowo has told Jokowi implicated his planning to get over with KIH, his present party coalition.

Above all, public still puts big hope in president’s shoulder to finish the conflict between KPK and Polri. It has given many impacts for governmental programs though, including in enforcing (v. menegakkan) the law of this country. Furthermore, society along this porgram has learned about the dynamic of recent Indonesia politic. So that, hopefully, public can transform into smarter watcher towards government agenda to create prosperous democracy country in the future.

Writtern by : Muhammad Arham | Fajar Radio Announcer 

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Politic news has become number one topic among the other. It can be seen from all of the media in Indonesia which is talking about it. It is like sugar surrounded by ants. In fact, almost every year the development of this issue increase rapidly. It proves that politic is very important in this country. This paper will explain about phenomena of politic in Indonesia.

Politic issue is heard every year and become trending topic in society. Because politic issues are interesting to discuss, either its doers or the politic organization. In society, politic issues have become an obligatory thing to do like breakfast.  Politic issues very important especially if it is with other issues, such as the issues of natural disaster or issues about public health.

People do not only discus about politic but also become politician. Becoming politician in politic world will give many advantages rather than just discussing about politics. One of advantages when people involve world is having much money.

It is undeniable that a political issue has become one of the informations that always appear in the mass media. According to the data presented by Indonesia’s communications director, Rustika Herlambang on republika.co.id, that reports about political issues increased rapidly in 2014, which approximately 12.5 % of all the news in Indonesia is dominated by news about political issues. Therefore, mass media in Indonesia itself has been dominated by political issues.

Recently political issues have become the most searched news in Indonesia. Beside that political news attracts people to involve. Politic influence in Indonesia is very strong. Politics has become a primary needs and inseparable from social life.

By Recky Mokoginta | Executive Board | reckymokognita@ymail.com

2014 election frenzy is already sounded crowded. There are many artists who want to involve in political party. The duty as a representative of society is not easy because they must have a strong knowledge.

They just rely on their popularity to get many votes but they do not have the proper capability.Whereas Parliament (DPR) is not the place to learn, yet a place working devotedly. The latest data from the Indonesian parliament concerned citizens forum (FORMAPPI) released that there are only three parties that are not going to carry artist as candidates in the general election, namely PKPI, PBB, and PKS. It means that nine other political parties are still carring the artists to collect votes from societies. PAN and GERINDRA are the first parties with the biggest number of artists candidates, those are nine artists. The second rank is PKB with 7 artists, NASDEM with 6 artists, Demokrat and PDIP-P with 5 artists, PPP with 4 artists and then Golkar and Hanura with 3 artists. Some candidates artists who will participate in the next election are new faces in politics.

Dr. Chairil N Siregar as the lecturer from ITB said : “Artists who do not have political experience would be easily controlled by political parties (political party) because they basically do not have the provision and political knowledge needed. However, artist candidates still has a big chance to sit as a member Parliament. According to him, candidates that will be carried by political parties make the majority of the people become confuse for taking election. Therefore, societies will choose the candidates that famous or usually appearing on television

By Rizky Utami | Executive Board Member of HEC

PSSI is a recognized football organization FIFA and AFC. On the basis of the recognition of these competitions are made by FIFA and the AFC is only entitled to be followed by a national team formed PSSI and Clubs who take shelter under the PSSI. In 2011, FIFA and AFC reform Indonesia's professional competition. FIFA, AFC and PSSI then verify that the participant clubs will perform professional competition in Indonesia. Then, after verification PSSI finally decide 24 clubs eligible for the highest professional competition called IPL. PSSI decision was later rejected by the 12 clubs and four members executive committee PSSI who then formed a new competition ISL and KPSI. Reasons for rejection include     :

1. PSSI appoint a new consortium implementing competition PT Liga Prima Sportindo, but in the era of managed competition by Nurdin Halid PT Liga Indonesia. 
2. The number of participants is very large club competition is 24 clubs are perceived to be burdensome club especially later during the competition no longer allowed to use budget funds, and 
3. The existence of six clubs straight into the highest league without ever PSSI competition the previous year (Era Nurdin Halid)

One year gone by the competition dualism National football organization's football national climate was uncertain. Establishment of National Team for the FIFA and AFC the agenda can not be followed by all the best players from Indonesia as it gets hitch Club ISL and KPSI, consequently no improvement with the national team achievements. Example: Matches AFC Suzuki Cup held in Malaysia, the composition of the national team players be dominate Garuda and some IPL players from ISL players who still have to defend the Indonesian national spirit despite obstacles must obtain from each club. Garuda national team struggles in asia competition is stopped at Level qualification. It looks to be the worst performance in the arena asia because Indonesia has always entered the semifinals.

But even so, young talents emerge and become the new national football idol as well as the development of young seedlings and early national football assessed has increased significantly. FIFA and AFC pay great attention to the chaotic Indonesian football. AFC then mediation to enable the reconciliation between the PSSI, ISL and KPSI who then agreed a 'Memorandum of Understanding' (MoU) which one it is the command form the Joint Committee (Joint Committee). JC consists of two sides, namely PSSI and ISL / KPSI for completion of the concept design and integration of the national football muddle Indonesia.

As the settlement process takes place each well PSSI and ISL / KPSI prohibited conduct new competition. Regarding the national team and the club will follow the agenda of FIFA and AFC are to be recognized right PSSI FIFA and AFC. But what happened in the field KPSI also make Riedl national team by appointing as a trainer called The Real Garuda, then they are also planning to conduct ISL competition with no serious reason PSSI chaotic finish. KPSI even intensified by the influence PON Riau football. When PSSI draw the match in PON PON because the committee did not include participants who recognized PSSI, Tim KPSI immediately replace the match. In fact, the Minister of Sports and Sports Committee was talkative admitted arguing KPSI KPSI AFC has recognized since the signing of the MoU included the completion of the National Football chaotic. Yet it is clear that is recognized by FIFA and the AFC just PSSI whereas ISL / KPSI in such cases as the parties were invited and included by the AFC team for the completion of the chaotic Indonesian Football.

Is the FIFA and AFC will punish ISL Indonesia such expectations and KPSI after supervising later? I do not know. If that happens then we Indonesian people already know that the cause of sanction is KPSI ISL and who do not have good faith to resolve the conflict with the intelligent and noble. PSSI in this case has done the right thing even well-meaning relatives welcomed ISL / KPSI in the negotiations and sign the MoU. Let's see together will end up where chaotic PSSI Versus KPSI that on December 14 in Tokyo, Japan FIFA will decide the issue PSSI and KPSI. Are PSSI is sanctioned by FIFA as the State Sports Organisation Brunei?

by Safrin Salam | Graduate Program of Moslem University of Indonesia