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Bulan September adalah bulan yang memiliki makna yang dalam bagi saya pribadi karena dibulan Februari pulalah ibunda saya tercinta kembali menghadap ALLAH SWT. Bukan hal yang mudah untuk berbagi kisah pribadi kepada orang lain dan tulisan ini semata sebagai pelajaran hidup akan selalu saya bawa hingga akhir nanti. Tidak ada maksud untuk menakuti, namun jika ada pembaca blog saya yang masih memiliki orang tua yang masih hidup, berikan yang terbaik untuk mereka. Selamat membaca

Tanggal 11 September 2026 adalah tepat 11 (sebelas) tahun ibu tercinta Almarhumah Siti Rochayah meninggalkan saya , dan semua saudara saudara. Saya anak ke 8 dari 9 bersaudara. Satu adik laki laki, dan Enam saudara laki laki, satu kakak perempuan. Semua saudara tinggal di Bekasi, Bogor, Tanggerang , Cikampek dan Jakarta. Tersebar merata memang

Wafatnya Ibuanda tercinta, almarhumah Siti Rochayah, pada hari Jumat, 11 September 2015, menjadi salah satu hari yang tak pernah bisa saya lupakan sepanjang hidup saya. Beliau dilahirkan di Semarang pada tanggal 8 Februari 1938. Jika hari ini Jumat, 11 September 2026 ini beliau masih bersama kami, tentu usianya telah menginjak 88 tahun . 

Sedangkan ayah lebih dahulu berpulang pada tanggal 22 Juni 2014. Banyak orang yang berpendapat bahwa wafat pada hari Jumat adalah barokah, karena pada umumnya yang wafat pada hari Jumat adalah mereka yang berbakti kepada Agama Islam, dan berjuang di Jalan Allah SWT. Wallahu Alam. Hanya Allah saja yang Maha Tahu segalanya. Saya berlindung kepada Allah dari godaan syetan yang terkutuk

Terlampir saya sertakan foto saya dan almarhumah ibunda saya tercinta ketika beliau masih hidup.  Foto diambil oleh istri saya kalau tidak salah antara tahun 2010-2012 

Saya dan ibu ketika beliau masih hidup

Saya dan ibu ketika beliau masih hidup. T-Shirt yang saya kenakan bertuliskan PONTIANAK POST - ya saat foto ini diambil sekitar tahun 2012 saya masih bekerja di Harian Pontianak POST

I have translated this news into English for you all

Momen Ibunda Berpulang
Sebenarnya saat Ibunda dikabarkan KOMA satu hari sebelumnya oleh saudara saudara di Bekasi, saya sekeluarga di Pontianak sudah pegang tiket untuk berangkat ke Bekasi besoknya 11 September 2015. Tiket pesawat saya adalah penerbangan pagi. Saya lupa jam terbangnya.

Nah di saat saya , istri dan 2 anak anak saya sudah berada di TAXI pagi itu menuju Bandara Internasional Supadio untuk terbang ke Bekasi, kabar duka akhirnya tiba. Di dalam pembicaraan telepon, ada suara lelaki yang saya duga adalah pemimpin porsesi pemakaman Ibunda. Beliau meminta keikhlasan saya karena prosesi pemakaman segera dilakukan.

Hari itu, 11 september 2015 saya sekeluarga masih tinggal di Kompek duta bandara kubu raya, kalbar , saya sudah dihubungi oleh sesepuh di Bekasi yang memimpin pemakanan agar pemakaman ibunda saya segera dilaksanakan tanpa harus menunggu saya yang saat itu masih tertahan di Bandara internasional SUPADIO. Pesawat dari pontianak tujuan ke Jakarta saat itu agak telat. Tetapi saya tidak menyalahkan keterlambatan itu. Saya tidak pernah menyalahkan siapa siapa. Ini catatan yang perlu saya sampaikan di sini

Singkat cerita, Hari itu juga 11 September 2015, saya. Istri dan kedua anak saya sudah berada di rumah Duka di Jalan Sarbini No.78 Komplek Inkopol Kranji pada hari Jumat itu juga pukul 14.55 WIB. Saya hanya terlambat sekitar 2 jam di hari wafatnya ibunda hari itu

VISITING MOTHER’S GRAVE: This afternoon, September 11, 2015, just about two hours after the funeral procession, went straight to Mother’s grave upon arriving, still wearing the same clothes I had been wearing since leaving Pontianak.

Photo: Rudi Maryati

Saya belum sempat melihat wajah almarhumah untuk yang terakhir kalinya, belum sempat mencium keningnya. Saya tiba di rumah duka di Jl Sarbini Kranji Bekasi saat prosesi pemakaman Ibunda sudah selesai di hari itu. Tanpa sempat mengganti baju setelah tiba di rumah di bekasi ari Pontianak, saya langsung nyekar ke makam Almarhumah ibunda saya di Pemakaman Kober di belakabg rumah, juga di Bekasi.


Penutup
Perjalanan hidup almarhumah yang panjang telah meninggalkan jejak yang begitu dalam di hati keluarga. Meski raga beliau telah tiada, kenangan, kasih sayang, dan nilai-nilai kehidupan yang beliau tanamkan kepada anak anaknya akan tetap hidup dan tumbuh dalam diri kami hingga hari ini.

Ada 2 buah wasiat yang Almarhumah titipkan buat saya dan saudara saudara lainnya, dan biarlah wasiat itu menjadi rahasia kami sekeluarga, dan hanya Allah SWT saja yang tahu. Insya Allah kami melaksanakan wasiat Almarhumah Ibunda tercinta saya.

Almarhumah Ibunda melahirkan 9 (Sembilan) anak anaknya. Saya adalah anak ke 8 dari 9 bersaudara. 1 adik laki laki, 1 kakak perempuan, dan 7 kakak laki laki. Satu kakak tertua, sukanta, sudah lebih dahulu berpulang. Kini tinggal kami ber delapan orang yang ada

Kalau di Pontianak istilah "kakak" merujuk pada gender perempuan (female), sedangkan dalam terminologi masyarakat kultur Jawa, istilah "Kakak" merujuk pada gender laki laki atau perempuan. Hanya saya saja yang saat ini berada di Kalimantan Barat, sedangkan adik dan semua saudara berada di Pulau Jawa yang tersebar di Jakarta, Bogor, Bekasi dan Bandung.

Saya atas nama keluarga besar Almarhumah memohon keikhlasan para kerabat sahabat, dan sanak keluarga untuk dapat memaafkan kesalahan dan kehilafan almarhumah Ibunda saya semasa hidupnya, serta mendoakannya agar ibunda saya diampuni segala dosanya oleh Allah dan diterima semua amal ibadahnya oleh Allah SWT.

Ibunda , terima kasih sudah menjadi ibuku, membesarkan ku dan merawat ku hingga saat ini. Saya dan semua saudara saudara akan selalu menyertai ibunda dalam doa.

Melalui kesempatan yang berharga ini, saya mengundang para pembaca setia blog saya agar sudi kiranya iklas mengirimkan Surat Al Fatihan untuk Almarhumah Siti Rochayah, ibu saya tercinta. Alfatihah. Sebelum dan sesudahnya saya mengucapkan banyak terima kasih. Semoga keikhlasan bapak ibu saudara semuanya mendapat ganjaran yang lebih indah dari Allah SWT. Aamin Ya Rabbal Alamin (Asep Haryono)

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A Message From Asep Haryono

 

"Thank you so much for your time here. I really appreciate your precious moment here as well.  Please leave any comment down below.  Let me hear from you.  Greetings from Indonesia"

Tag : Indonesia - Asep Haryono | West Kalimantan, INDONESIA in Haze: Still Waiting for Rain - Powered by Blogger

DISCLAIMER.  I do not have my own photos or video footage for all the situations described in this article. To enrich the article and help readers better understand the situation, 

I have included some photos and video footage from their original sources. I respect copyright and the rights of the original photographers, videographers, creators, and media organizations. I have mentioned and credited the original sources of the photos and videos whenever possible. I do not claim ownership of any photo or video that belongs to its respective owner. 

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West Kalimantan, Indonesia, is still waiting for rain. Pontianak, Kubu Raya Regency, and many other areas across West Kalimantan are facing dry weather. The haze is still around, and the situation is becoming difficult for many people.

One of the biggest problems is water. Many people have to stand in long lines to get free clean water. The water is provided by private institutions, individuals, and also through official assistance from the West Kalimantan administration. Each person can receive only two gallons of water. The water is clean, but it is not ready to drink. People must boil it first.

Drinking water is also available at local shops or warung, but the price is rising. A gallon that normally costs Rp8,000 is now around Rp10,000. So, people here have two choices: stand in line for free clean water, or buy drinking water at a local shop\

The Kapuas River is the longest river in West Kalimantan. It is now suffering from the long dry season, with almost no water in some areas. As you can see in this photo from TVONE youtube channel, this is the real situation of the Kapuas River, the longest river in Indonesia. The river is now very dry, and there is almost no water left. 

Photo courtesy TVONE channel

We are still waiting for rain. 

The majority and Most of the people of Indonesia is moslem. In islam We recognize istisqa pray or a pray to might GOD Allah SWT to drop rain, and it has been done since the last tWO Weeks all across our provinces especially to those areas Where hazordous smoke and less rain. thousands of people gathered to pray to mighty GOD allah sWt to drop rain. The istiqa pray conducted usually at large areas such park, outdoor field, and many others

Haze Thickens; Pontianak Residents Hold Istisqa Prayer

Footage from CNN INDONESIA

Prolonged Drought and Haze: 

Pontianak Residents Queue for Refill Water

Footage from BERITA SATUchannel

Japan Comes to Help 

There is also good news for us. Japan is sending three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and around 180 people to Indonesia. They will help fight the forest and land fires in Kalimantan. The helicopters will come to Pontianak, West Kalimantan. They will be used to carry and drop water on the fires. 

I would like to keep it straight that the assistance offered by Japan is considered complementary aid to help finish the forest fires in Indonesia, and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia does allow Japan to participate in efforts to settle the forest fires in Indonesia. Indonesia is still able to handle all land clearing and forest fires. However, in international relations and diplomacy, aid offered by another country should be respected and appreciated for certain reasons. 

 

This is good news for the people of West Kalimantan. We hope the Japanese helicopters can help stop the fires and reduce the dangerous smoke. We are very thankful for this help from Japan. We hope the fires will be under control soon, the smoke will disappear, and rain will finally come to West Kalimantan

Students Study at Home 

School students are still studying at home. The hazardous smoke is everywhere these days. Because of this situation, the West Kalimantan Education Service has given recommendations to schools from elementary school to high school. Students are asked to stay at home and continue their studies through distance learning until further notice. 

They can study online using Zoom and other online learning methods. Teachers can give lessons and assignments through the internet. University students are not included in this recommendation. For students, studying at home may be safer because they do not have to go outside and breathe the unhealthy smoke. We hope the haze will disappear soon, so students can return to their schools and study together with their teachers and friends

PRAY FOR WEST KALIMANTAN .

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A Message From Asep Haryono

 

"Thank you so much for your time here. I really appreciate your precious moment here as well.  Please leave any comment down below.  Let me hear from you.  Greetings from Indonesia"

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DICLAIMER. 

I have dedicated this English version specifically to Mrs. Irina from Russia and also to my foster parent, Sandy Clement, from Duncan, Canada.

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Looking at the title of my writing today, it does indeed recount my experience working as a guard for the internet café (cyber café) at Tanjungpura University, Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. The events took place a long time ago, but there are several interesting things that I would like to write about in my blog as a record of my journey during my time as an internet café officer at three different locations between the years 2001 and 2002. It has indeed been a long time.

This story will start simply, from around the year 1999. At that time, my status was "unemployed," or rather, involved in many activities. The internet café at the Tanjungpura University Cooperative was already in existence. I was interviewed with another candidate. Fortunately, my competitor was accepted as a teacher, if I’m not mistaken. Accompanied by Deddie Jaya Kuning, I applied there.

At that time, there was news that in 1999, the Student Cooperative (Kopma) of Untan was opening vacancies for internet café guards to manage the Kopma internet café, and that information reached me as well.

In short, I attempted to apply for the position as the guard of the only internet café available at that time in 1999. Upon investigation, it turned out that the internet café was a collaboration between the Pontianak Post daily newpaper and Tanjungpura University of the Untan campus. The Untan side provided the location, electricity, and building, while the Pontianak Post provided the hardware and software equipment for the PCs and other necessities. short, 

This is the only photo I have from the time when I worked as a guard at the Internet café at Tanjungpura University in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, back in the early 1990s.

The quality of the photo is not very good, but I hope you can still see me as I looked when I was young at the moment.

The person on the far left is me with friends from my English major.

This is a photo from the early 1992s, when I was an English major at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) at Tanjungpura University in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.

I was sitting with John, an English tutor from the UK who was on an exchange program. This photo was taken in 1992 during a General English class in the English major at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) at Tanjungpura University in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.

At that time, I had already been appointed by the student senate to deal with native English speakers as an escort or translator.

What my duties were at that time
The billing officer or internet café attendant (warnet/cyber café) plays an important role in maintaining the smooth operation of the business. Their main duties include operating the billing system, managing customer computer use, recording usage time, and accepting payments for the services utilized.

In addition, the billing officer is also responsible for providing customer service, assisting if there are minor issues with computers or internet connections, and ensuring security and order within the café. In some internet cafés, the attendant also handles additional services such as printing documents, selling food and beverages, or assisting with other customer needs.

Cleanliness and tidiness of the internet café area are often part of the attendant's responsibilities, especially in small-scale internet cafés. Therefore, a billing officer does not only function as a guard or cashier but also plays an important role in providing good service and ensuring that the café's operational activities run smoothly.

First time receiving a real salary beyond a student
The salary I received at that time, which was Rp250,000, was a significant amount for me, especially when viewed in the context of a student's life in the 1990s. This figure is certainly very different when compared to the current economic conditions. For comparison, the cost of re-enrolling in college at that time was still around Rp75,000, while the rent for my boarding room was only Rp25,000 per month. Thus, an income of Rp250,000 was not a small amount. In fact, that salary could cover various important needs for a student, including education and living expenses.

For me, as someone who was still living the life of a student at that time, earning Rp250,000 from a job as a billing officer or internet café attendant was extremely meaningful. Compared to the re-enrollment fee of Rp75,000, one paycheck alone was more than enough to cover that expense. Even after paying for education fees, there was still leftover money that could be used for daily needs. Similarly, the cost of boarding was only about Rp25,000 per month. Simply put, that salary was equivalent to the cost of boarding for several months.

Beautiful Memories
That's why I have always considered a salary of Rp250,000 in the 1990s to be a considerable amount. Not only because of its nominal figure, but because its purchasing power at that time was genuinely felt. That money provided me with financial independence and helped ease various needs during my college years. The experience of working while studying also taught me valuable lessons about responsibility, discipline, and the importance of appreciating every income earned.

At that time, getting a job with an income of Rp250,000 as a student was a significant opportunity and remains one of the experiences I remember fondly to this day. ===The images coming out of Gaza are heartbreaking bombed-out homes, lifeless children, grieving families. It’s impossible to ignore the sheer scale of suffering. And yet, the global community governments, institutions, and world leaders remain largely silent or ineffective. Why does the world seem so powerless, or even unwilling, to stop Israel’s brutal campaign against Palestinians? .

The Shield of U.S. Support At the core of this issue is the United States. As Israel’s most powerful ally, the U.S. provides billions in military aid, advanced weapons, and perhaps most importantly diplomatic protection.

The U.S. has repeatedly used its veto at the UN Security Council to block resolutions that criticize Israel or call for ceasefires. Without global consensus, institutions like the UN are left paralyzed. As long as Washington continues to defend Israeli actions, meaningful accountability is nearly impossible.

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A Message From Asep Haryono

 

"Thank you so much for your time here. I really appreciate your precious moment here as well.  Please leave any comment down below.  Let me hear from you.  Greetings from Indonesia"

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Indonesia, my country, has not yet recovered from the haze disaster that struck West Kalimantan, and now our country is facing another natural disaster: the eruption of Anak Krakatau.. Thankfully, there have been no reported deaths so far. However, this could still become a tragic and horrifying situation for the people of the Republic of Indonesia. 

PRAY FOR INDONESIA

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Anak Krakatau, one of Indonesia’s active volcanoes, has erupted again in the Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra. The eruption sent volcanic ash high into the sky, reaching around 50,000 feet. The ash was carried by the wind to several areas, including Jakarta, Banten, Lampung, and parts of Java and Sumatra. The eruption also caused problems for air travel. Several airports had to stop their operations because volcanic ash can be dangerous for airplanes. 

Since I do not have my original photo of Anak Krakatau, and I care about copyright issues and I do not want to violate especially when using photos from social media.This is a part of the photo taken Wild WeatherUS channel


A footage from Wild WeatherUS channel

All my readers could easily search for original photos or videos of Anak Krakatau spread all over the place on the internet on your own accountability.

At Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, hundreds of flights were cancelled or rescheduled, affecting many passengers. The ash has also affected daily life in some areas. Some schools moved their classes online, while fishing activities were stopped in some coastal areas. 

People living in areas affected by the ash have been advised to wear masks and reduce outdoor activities. So far, there have been no reports of casualties, and authorities say there is no immediate tsunami threat. People are also advised to stay away from the volcano’s crater. 

The situation is still developing, and authorities continue to monitor Anak Krakatau closely. As an Indonesian blogger, I will continue to follow the news and share updates when I can. 

Please stay safe, Indonesia

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A Message From Asep Haryono

 

"Thank you so much for your time here. I really appreciate your precious moment here as well.  Please leave any comment down below.  Let me hear from you.  Greetings from Indonesia"

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Disclaimer: 

This article is written in Bahasa Indonesia and is primarily intended for Indonesian readers. International readers, bloggers, and visitors are welcome to read it and may use Google Translate or other translation tools to understand the content.

This article is based on the author's personal experiences, memories, and perspectives. Events, prices, salaries, and other monetary values mentioned reflect the historical context of the time, particularly the 1990s, and should not be directly compared with present-day conditions. Information is shared for personal, historical, and storytelling purposes only. The author does not guarantee complete accuracy, as memories and perspectives may differ.

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Melihat dari judul tulisan saya pada hari ini memang bertutur tentang pengalaman saya yang pernah bertugas atau ditugasi menjaga billing warung internet (cyber cafe-red)di Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak, Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia. Memang kejadiannya sudah lama, namun demikian ada beberapa hal menarik yang ingin saya tuliskan di blog saya ini catatan perjalanan selama menjadi petugas warnet di 3 (tiga) tempat dalam kurun waktu sekitar tahun 2001 hingga 2002 tahun yang lalu. Udah lama memang

Cerita kali ini akan saya mulai secara sederhana saja urutannya mulai dari tahun sekitar 1999 yang lalu. Saat itu status saya adalah "pengacara" alias pengangguran banyak acara. Saat itu Warung Internet (warnet-red) Kopma Universitas Tanjungpura sudah ada. Saat itu saya diwawancara dengan satu calon lainnya. Tetapi beruntung calon saya yang satu lagi keterima sebagai Guru kalaw nda salah. Dengan diantar sama Deddie Jaya Kuning saya pun melamar di sana.

Saat itu memang terbetik kabar kalaw saat itu (taun 1999-red) Koperasi Mahasiswa (Kopma) Untan lagi buka lowongan Petugas Jaga Warnet yang akan menjaga Warnet Kopma , dan informasi itu juga sampai ke telinga saya. Singkat kata saya juga mencoba melamar jadi Petugas Jaga Warung Internet satu satunya saat itu pada tahun 1999. Selidik punya selidik ternyata warnet tersebut merupakan kerjasama antara Pontianak post dengan pihak kampus Untan. Pihak Untan yang menyediakan lokasi, listrik dan Bangunan, dan Pihak Pontianak Post yang menyediakan perangkat Hardware dan software PC dan lain sebagainya.

 Ini adalah satu satunya foto yang saya miliki saat saya bertugas sebagai petugas jaga warung internet UNIVERSITAS TANJUNGPURA Pontianak Kalimantan Barat Indonesia era tahun 1992 an.   Kualias fotonya yang kurang baik, dan semoga masih bisa melihat saya saat itu yang masih muda

Yang paling kiri itu adalah saya bersama teman teman satu jurusan.  Ini salah satu foto saat saya masih menjadi mahasiswa Jurusan Bahasa Inggris di Fakultas Kegurua dan Ilmu Pendidikan FKIP UNIVERSITAS TANJUNGPURA Pontianak Kalimantan Barat Indonesia era tahun 1992 an yang lalu

Apa sebenarnya tugas saya saat itu
Petugas billing atau penjaga warung internet (warnet/cyber cafe) memiliki peranan penting dalam menjaga kelancaran operasional tempat usaha tersebut. Tugas utamanya adalah mengoperasikan sistem billing, mengatur penggunaan komputer pelanggan, mencatat waktu pemakaian, serta menerima pembayaran atas layanan yang digunakan. 

Selain itu, petugas billing juga bertanggung jawab memberikan pelayanan kepada pelanggan, membantu apabila terjadi kendala ringan pada komputer atau koneksi internet, serta mengawasi keamanan dan ketertiban di dalam warnet. Pada beberapa warnet, petugas juga menangani layanan tambahan seperti mencetak dokumen, menjual makanan dan minuman, atau membantu kebutuhan pelanggan lainnya.

Kebersihan dan kerapian area warnet juga sering menjadi bagian dari tanggung jawab petugas, terutama pada usaha warnet berskala kecil. Oleh karena itu, seorang petugas billing tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai penjaga atau kasir, tetapi juga menjadi bagian penting dalam memberikan pelayanan yang baik dan memastikan kegiatan operasional warnet berjalan dengan lancar.emang sih tulisan ini sudah saya publikasikan secara lengkap dalam website pribadi saya

GAJI yang BESAR saat itu
Gaji yang saya terima saat itu sebesar Rp250.000 merupakan jumlah yang sangat besar bagi saya, terutama jika dilihat dalam konteks kehidupan seorang mahasiswa pada era 1990-an. Nilai tersebut tentu sangat berbeda apabila dibandingkan dengan kondisi ekonomi saat ini. 

Sebagai gambaran, biaya daftar ulang kuliah pada waktu itu masih sekitar Rp75.000, sedangkan biaya sewa kamar kos yang saya tempati hanya Rp25.000 per bulan. Dengan demikian, penghasilan sebesar Rp250.000 bukanlah jumlah yang kecil. Bahkan, gaji tersebut dapat menutupi berbagai kebutuhan penting seorang mahasiswa, termasuk biaya pendidikan dan tempat tinggal.

Bagi saya yang saat itu masih menjalani kehidupan sebagai mahasiswa, mendapatkan penghasilan sebesar Rp250.000 dari pekerjaan sebagai petugas billing atau penjaga warnet merupakan sesuatu yang sangat berarti. Jika dibandingkan dengan biaya daftar ulang sebesar Rp75.000, maka satu kali gaji saja sudah lebih dari cukup untuk membayar kebutuhan tersebut. 

Bahkan setelah membayar biaya pendidikan, masih terdapat sisa uang yang dapat digunakan untuk kebutuhan sehari-hari. Begitu pula dengan biaya kos yang hanya sekitar Rp25.000 per bulan. Secara sederhana, nilai gaji tersebut setara dengan biaya sewa kos selama beberapa bulan.

Kenangan INDAH
Karena itulah, saya selalu menganggap gaji Rp250.000 pada era 1990-an sebagai jumlah yang sangat besar. Bukan hanya karena angka nominalnya, tetapi karena daya belinya pada saat itu benar-benar terasa.

Uang tersebut memberikan saya kemandirian secara finansial dan membantu meringankan berbagai kebutuhan selama menjalani masa kuliah. Pengalaman bekerja sambil kuliah juga memberikan pelajaran berharga tentang tanggung jawab, disiplin, dan pentingnya menghargai setiap penghasilan yang diperoleh. 

Pada masa itu, mendapatkan pekerjaan dengan penghasilan sebesar Rp250.000 sebagai seorang mahasiswa merupakan sebuah kesempatan yang sangat berarti dan menjadi salah satu pengalaman yang hingga kini masih saya ingat dengan baik. .

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A Message From Asep Haryono

 

"Thank you so much for your time here. I really appreciate your precious moment here as well.  Please leave any comment down below.  Let me hear from you.  Greetings from Indonesia"

Tag : Indonesia, Keseharian - Asep Haryono | SPPG Kualadua Temporarily Closes Due to Severe Haze Conditions - Powered by Blogger

Hello Mrs. Ananka from Scotland, Madam Mary Kirkland from the US, Mrs. Irina from Russia, and all my fellow international bloggers that I recently visited. How are you all doing? It is Saturday. Happy weekend to all of you!

First of all, I would like to apologize to my fellow bloggers and friends around the world for not publishing many blog posts or visiting and commenting on your blogs during the last few weeks. My work schedule has been quite busy, and I also need to spend time taking care of my family. In addition, I have been working on several projects for my clients. I hope you understand my situation. 

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I truly appreciate your friendship, patience, and continued support. I hope to have more time soon to return to blogging and reconnect with my fellow bloggers around the world.

Today, I would like to share some information about my work at SPPG Kualadua, located in Kabupaten Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, as well as the current weather and environmental situation in our region.

I have been working at SPPG Kualadua as part of the Packing Personnel Unit since November 2025. There are 12 personnel, including me, in our team. Our regular working schedule is five days a week, from Monday to Friday.

Recently, the situation in West Kalimantan has become very concerning. The weather and air conditions have been severely affected by land clearing and forest fires, which have produced thick smoke and haze across many areas of West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. The haze has affected daily activities and raised concerns about public health and safety. Because of these conditions, people are encouraged to take care of their health and reduce unnecessary outdoor activities.

A photo captured by a journalist showing the situation: Thick haze caused by forest and land fires has once again blanketed cities across West Kalimantan. Residents are advised to limit unnecessary outdoor activities and are encouraged to wear masks.
source ; PHOTO from Pontianak POST

Haze in West Kalimantan,Indonesia

Video from Vertex youtube

The situation has also affected schools. Schools have been temporarily closed, and students have been instructed to stay at home until further notice from the authorities. Because of the unfavorable conditions, the kitchen operations at SPPG Kualadua have also temporarily stopped until further notice. We sincerely hope and pray that the situation will improve soon, that the fires can be controlled, and that the air quality will return to normal. We also hope that schools, workplaces, and other public activities can safely return to normal as soon as possible.

Further information about the reopening of the kitchen and other developments will be shared when updates become available. Despite my busy schedule and the current situation, I will continue to write and share stories, experiences, and other interesting information on this blog whenever I have enough time.

Thank you very much to all my fellow bloggers and readers around the world for your patience, understanding, friendship, and continued support.

Let us all pray for cleaner air, better weather, good health, safety, and better days ahead.

Stay safe, stay healthy, and keep your spirit strong!

Warm regards, 

Asep Haryono 

Indonesia 

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Reader’s Note 

This article is an original and genuine piece of writing published in Indonesian. It has not been translated into English, as my main target audience and readers are local Indonesian readers. For readers from overseas who are interested in reading this article, please feel free to use Google Translate or any other translation tool to translate the article into your preferred language. I apologize for not providing an English version at this time, and I hope you will still enjoy the story and the experiences shared in this article.

Thank you for visiting and reading my blog

Asep Haryono

Indonesia. 

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Kubu Raya Saya memang termasuk yang paling jarang bepergian ke luar negeri dengan cara merogoh kocek alias menggunakan uang pribadi atau uang sendiri.  Kalau dihitung dengan Jari frekuensi saya melakukan perjalanan wisata ke Luar Negeri memang sangat jarang.  Saya terakhir melakukan perjalanan wisata ke Luar Negeri pada tahun 2009 saat itu ada saya diundang menghadiri Youth Engagement Summit bulan November 2009 di Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Setelah itu belum ada kesempatan lagi

Namun demikain, saya memiliki beberapa souvenir dari berbagai negara sudah saya koleksi sejak beberapa tahun terakhir ini.  Beberapa souvenir dalam bentuk PIN, Key chain (Gantungan Kunci), selebihnya berbentuk lain.

Beberapa negara yang saya sudah miliki souvenirnya antara lain berasal dari Vancouver (Canada), China, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Brunai Darussalam, Thailand, dan dari Amerika Serikat.  Dari koleksi souvenir manca negara yang saya sudah koleksi tersebut yang paling saya sukai adalah koleksi dari Amerika Serikat dan Australia.  Ini juga ada ceritanya sedikit loh.  Beberapa souvenir yang saya miliki dan koleksi ini ada ceritanya masing masing. Saya akan coba sampaikan sedikit saja ya

SOUVENIR : Ini adalah koleksi souvenir dari Manca Negara yang berhasil saya miliki dan saya selamatkan. Banyak souvenir yang rusak karena usia penyimpanan yang terlalu lama seperti berkarat dan lain sebagainya. Foto Asep Haryono

Misalnya saja Sebuah Pulpen dari Amerika Serikat. Pulpennya sih pulpen biasa aja yang kalau di Indonesia tersedia banyak sekali. Yang istimewa karena di dapatnya dan dikirimkannya dari Amerika Serikat. Cerita begini. Saya pendengar program acara How Do You Say That yakni salah satu program siaran radio yang dipancarkan ke Indonesia dari Voice Of America seksi siaran Bahasa Indonesia. Tentu dengan menggunakan gelombang pendek tentunya. Itu saya sudah dengar program itu sejak sekitar tahun 2005 hingga 2010 kalau tidak salah

Program acara bertajuk "How Do You Say That" itu adalah koleksi bahasa gaulnya orang orang Amerika Serikat yang jika diterjemahkan ke dalam bahasa Indonesia mempunyai kesan yang unik dan arti yang juga tidak kalah menariknya. Sebagai contoh Nasi Kuning.  Ya makanan khas bangsa Indonesia itu kalau dalam bahasa gaulnya US people disebut "Safron rice".  Dan masih banyak lagi lainnya. 

Nah saat ada kuis, saya pun mengirimkannya melalui email, dan ada yang menang loh. Hadiahnya dikirim ke alamat saya di Indonesia, saat itu saya masih ngekos di kawasan Untan Pontianak di era tahun 2005 an.  Selain itu masih ada souvenir lainnya seperti PIN VOA, dan Majalah VOA.

SINGAPORE : Ini contoh gantungan kunci pemberian dari Mba Kusmalina SH yang pulang liputan dari Singapura. Masih ada gantungan dari Singapura lainnya dalam koleksi saya. Foto Asep Haryono

TATAKAN GELAS :  Souvenir tatakan gelas ini dari Negeri Kangguru Australia. Pemberian atau cinderamata dari Kevin Dalton, Mantan Project Manager KanGuru Indonesia.  Foto Asep Haryono

Pernah satu kali saya mendapat souvenir berbentuk jam tangan mini yang tertera di pergelangannya made of china, sayan sekali jam tangan mini itu tidak berfungsi. Tidak ada battery nya atau rusak diperjalanan.  Nah masih penasaran sama cerita lainnya dari Koleksi Souvenir Manca Negara yang saya miliki ini, Insya Allah pada kesempatan yang akan datang ya. 

Dari Negeri KangGuru Australia saya mendapat cukup beragam jenis Souvenirnya mulai dari PIN lambang negara, taplak meja yang berisi resep resep tradisional Masyarakat Australia (Bush Tucker), Buku Buku Sejarah Australia dalam membantu Perang Kemerdekaan Indonesia, Topi dan beberapa lagi lainnya. Sayangnya untuk Topi Australia tepatnya dari Sydney hilang entah kemana.  Topi Sydney itu pemberian dari H.Daeng Effendy Ali yang sudah puluhan tahun menetap di Sydney. Sahabat saya

TOPI AUSTRALIA : Inilah merchandise berbentuk Topi dari Australia pemberian sahabat saya H.Daeng Effendy Ali yang kini hilang entah dimana. I am so sorry Pak Haji Daerng.  Foto Asep Haryono

Baca juga Dapat Topi Gratis Dari Pak Haji Daeng

Jika ada pertanyaan akan diapakan koleksi Souvenir Luar Negeri yang saya kumpulkan ini?  Secara prinsip sih untuk koleksi saja. Namun saya bisa saja menggunakannya dalam kesempatan atau menghadiri acara tertentu.

Namun dari semua itu saya sangat menghargai apresiasi atau pemberian orang kepada saya dan saya menganggapnya sebagai sebuah kepercayaan. Menghargai pemberian orang tentu boleh boleh saja bukan.  Tidak ada sentimentil.  Tidak apa pun yang sifatnya personal atau pribadi. Semuanya hanya semata mata menjaga pemberian dan menghargai pemberian orang lain.  Terima kasih sudah meluangkan waktunya membaca artikel saya ini. (Asep Haryono)

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Hello, everyone! How's it going?

 I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend. By the way, I have a question for you. Do you enjoy grabbing a cup of coffee as much as I do? Here's my coffee story today. I hope you enjoy reading it, and I'd love to hear about your favorite kind of coffee in the comments!

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One of my simple daily pleasures is enjoying a cup of coffee, although I don't drink it every day. Like many people, I have my own preferences when it comes to coffee.

I'm not a fan of kopi tubruk, the traditional Indonesian style of coffee in which the grounds are left to settle at the bottom of the glass. While many people love its bold and authentic taste, it has never really suited my palate. Instead, I prefer coffee that is blended with other ingredients such as milk or creamer, giving it a smoother, creamier, and milder flavor.

The coffee I'm referring to in this article is not pure black coffee made solely from roasted coffee beans. Rather, it is a blended coffee beverage a combination of coffee with milk, creamer, sugar, or other ingredients. This distinction is important because the experience of drinking specialty black coffee is quite different from enjoying a convenient instant coffee drink.

COFFEE: Whether you prefer black coffee, a creamy latte, or a simple instant coffee, every cup has its own story. Whatever your preference, may your coffee bring you a moment of happiness. Photo by Asep Haryono.

The photograph above was taken during the second week of June 2026 at D'Grill Cafe and Resto on Jalan Pak Kasih in Pontianak, directly opposite Graha Korpri. For readers who may not be familiar with the city, Pontianak is the capital of West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia

INSTANT COFFEE: I took this photo myself yesterday. It shows one of the many instant coffee products readily available in almost every corner of Indonesia. There are countless instant coffee brands on the market, and Good Day Cappuccino is one of the most popular. It's affordable, too a single sachet costs less than US$0.50. So, if you're in the mood for a cup of coffee today, why not give it a try?

Photo by Asep Haryono.

There is a wide variety of coffee available on the Indonesian market, offering something for almost everyone. For people like me, who cannot always afford premium coffee made from carefully selected whole beans, instant coffee is an excellent alternative. I once treated myself to a cup of specialty coffee while transiting at Juanda Airport in Surabaya. A single cup cost around 70,000 rupiah approximately US$4. While I don't regret the experience, it reminded me that premium coffee is a luxury I enjoy only occasionallyy

Indonesia is a great place for people who enjoy instant coffee. There are many popular brands to choose from, such as Good Day, Kapal Api, Torabika, Nescafé, Luwak White Koffie, Indocafé, Kopi ABC, and TOP Coffee. Each brand has its own taste and different coffee products, from strong black coffee to sweet and creamy cappuccino.

 

You can find these instant coffees almost everywhere, including supermarkets, convenience stores, and small local shops. They are easy to make, affordable, and enjoyed by millions of people every day.

 

So, if you are visiting Indonesia and want to grab a quick cup of coffee, you will have plenty of good choices. One sachet of instant coffee in Indonesia usually costs between Rp2,500 and Rp4,000 (about US$0.15–0.25). A box with five sachets generally costs around Rp13,000 to Rp20,000 (about US$0.75–1.25). This affordable price makes instant coffee a popular choice for millions of Indonesians every day..

 

If you are visiting Indonesia, take a few minutes to stop by a convenience store or a small neighborhood shop. You will find shelves filled with instant coffee in many different flavors and brands. They are affordable, easy to prepare, and offer a taste of everyday life in Indonesia. You might even want to take a few sachets home as a simple and unique souvenir for your family or friends.

Pontianak itself is often regarded as a paradise for coffee lovers. The city is home to countless coffee shops, cafés, and enthusiastic coffee communities. Whether you prefer traditional coffee, espresso-based drinks, or modern café beverages, you'll find plenty of places to enjoy a good cup of coffee while socializing with friends.

As for me, I still prefer instant coffee. It is commonly sold in small sachets that are inexpensive, practical, and easy to carry wherever I go. Whether I'm traveling by plane, taking a road trip, or simply enjoying a quiet moment at home, a few sachets easily fit into my bag. In Indonesia, one sachet usually costs around 4,000 rupiah less than a half of a 1 US . Most instant coffee products are blended beverages containing coffee, sugar, creamer, and flavorings, producing the sweet and creamy taste that I enjoy.

My appreciation for coffee grew even more when I had the opportunity to attend a coffee processing workshop in Pontianak. During the event, I learned about the craft of coffee preparation from Hidenori Izaki, the 2014 World Barista Champion from Japan, during one of his visits to the city.

Me and Hidenori Izaki during his coffee presentation held in Botany caffee in Pontianak, Indonesia last April 2017.  

 

2014 WBC Champion: Hidenori Izaki, Japan. Video from World Coffee Championship

The workshop opened my eyes to the fascinating world of specialty coffee. I discovered that authentic coffee can naturally have a noticeable acidity, depending on the variety of beans, the roasting process, and the brewing method. This was quite different from the sweet and creamy instant coffee that I usually drink. Although I respect the craftsmanship behind specialty coffee, I realized that my own taste still leans toward the familiar comfort of instant coffee.

Coffee is more than just a beverage. It accompanies conversations with friends, quiet moments of reflection, long journeys, and busy mornings. Sometimes it helps us stay awake; other times it simply gives us an excuse to slow down and appreciate the moment.

In the end, coffee is deeply personal. Every cup tells a story of memories, places, friendships, and experiences.

This is the story behind my cup of coffee.

What about yours? 

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A Message From Asep Haryono

 

"Thank you so much for your time here. I really appreciate your precious moment here as well.  Please leave any comment down below.  Let me hear from you.  Greetings from Indonesia"