Tag : Indonesia - Asep Haryono | Different Cultures, Shared Respect: A Memorable Evening in Bali. - Powered by Blogger

Hello everyone, especially my favorite bloggers: Mrs. Ananka from Scotland, Madam Mary Kirkland from the United States of America, and Mrs. Irina from Russia. How is it going?

As for me here in Indonesia, I am doing just fine. I would like to apologize for not visiting your blogs during the last two weeks. I have also not written any new blog posts due to the nature of my work. I briefly mentioned my current job in one of my previous posts. I cannot lie to you about this. I have been a bit lazy for some reasons.

Today is May 31st. I would like to share a little story about something that happened when I was working as a part-time volunteer for KangGURU Champions between 2005 and 2010.

One occasion that I still remember happened when I and my fellow volunteers gathered at the home of Mr. Kevin Dalton, an Australian manager of the program. I am quite sure it happened on April 25, 2009. The location was Kevin's home in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.

I have edited this story in a comic-style format using real photographs, which I believe makes it more engaging and interesting. To keep a long story short, some of the photos were taken by my friends, while others were taken using my own cellphone camera.

This is the story.

CHAPTER ONE: ARRIVING AT KEVIN'S HOME
Six other KangGURU volunteers and I were invited to visit Kevin Dalton's home near Ubud, Bali. We left our hotel and took a taxi to his house. The journey only took a short time.

We arrived in the area at around 4:00 PM and had to walk for a few minutes before reaching Kevin's home.

I stepped out of the group for a moment to take this photo with my cellphone camera. As you can see, we were walking along a path leading to Kevin's house in the Ubud area of Bali, Indonesia. It looked like a small village path, at least to me.

During the walk, some of us were a little scared because of the barking dogs along the way. Their barking was very loud, and some of the dogs were quite large, which made us nervous.

After we arrived, all seven of us performed our Maghrib prayer first at around 6:00 PM.

Do you know what happened next?

Let's party... yeaaaaa!


CHAPTER TWO: NO BEER, NO PORK, AND NO KISSING
It was around 7:00 PM when the party started. I still remember some of the Australian guests who attended, including staff members from the Indonesia Australia Language Foundation (IALF), the manager of IALF, and several Australian English tutors.

With lively music playing in the background, we danced, sang, and enjoyed ourselves together. There were plenty of beverages, snacks, and cakes available.

What about beer?

Oh yes, absolutely. There was plenty of beer available too.

I do not remember the brands. They may have been Australian beers or local Indonesian beers.

As we all know, Bali is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, famous for its culture, traditions, heritage, and cuisine. Visitors from around the world come to Bali every year, 

Ok I have enclosed herewith some photos were taken at the moment.  Some of the photos were taken Ririn (KangGuru Champions from Kediri, Central Java, Indonesia) and some photos created by IALF or KangGuru Indonesia.

From left to right: me, Sue Rodger from England, and Kevin Dalton, the KangGuru Manager. I watched them as they prepared our dinner that evening. Most of the menu featured Australian dishes, which were not too spicy for me.

Do you think I was going to drink that beer? Not at all. The photo was taken just for fun and as a pose. In reality, I did not drink it. As a Muslim, I do not consume beer, wine, or any other alcoholic beverages because of my religious beliefs.
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Kevin Dalton (left), the KangGuru Manager and host of the gathering, was chatting with other Australians, most of whom were expatriates and English teachers who had been living in Bali for many years.

I was sitting on the floor with Australian fellows 

Can you spot where I was in the photograph? Yes that is right. That is my Indonesian friends. I meant some of people in this photograph are from different provinces in Indonesia.  The lady on the right side is Ayu from KangGuru Indonesia, She was now in foreigh country, as senior Yoga instructor

We danced like crazy that night. This photograph shows all the KangGuru representatives enjoying themselves on the dance floor. I wasn't in the picture, probably because I was off doing something else. To be honest, I can't dance at all, and that's probably a good thing for everyone!

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From left to right: Sue Rodger from England, Ana from Australia, a senior full-time English teacher at IALF Denpasar, Bali, and the person on the right? Aha! That's me, for sure, wearing a big smile.

Can you spot the man behind me on the left? That's Kevin Dalton, the KangGuru Manager and the owner of the house where the gathering was held. He invited us, together with several staff members from KangGuru Indonesia and IALF. Most of our Australian friends were expatriates and English teachers who had lived in Bali for many years.

Ok let's continue

One of the Australian guests offered me some beer and a pork burger. My friends and I appreciated his kindness and generosity. However, all of the KangGURU volunteers from Indonesia were Muslims. According to our religious beliefs, we do not drink alcohol or eat pork.

We were very happy to join the party and spend time with everyone. The hospitality shown by our Australian friends was wonderful. However, we also wanted to remain consistent with our religious values and personal beliefs.

The party ended at around 10:00 PM. Before long, it would be midnight, and it was time for us to return to our hotel in Denpasar.

Before leaving, my Indonesian friends and I shook hands and exchanged friendly hugs with many of the guests. We tried to keep everything respectful and appropriate.

One Australian lady whom I had just greeted with a handshake attempted to greet me more warmly and tried to kiss me while giving me a friendly hug. Politely and respectfully, I stepped back and explained that such a gesture was not customary for me because of my cultural background and personal values as an Indonesian Muslim.

I thanked her for her kindness, continued shaking her hand, and smiled. Hopefully, she understood and respected my identity and beliefs.

We then left Kevin's home while many of the Australian guests stayed behind to continue enjoying the party.

We returned to our hotel in Denpasar, Bali.

Well, guys, that's the story.

I would like to thank my friends who allowed me to use their photographs for this article.
Thank you to all of you who have taken the time to read my short story about my experience in Bali.

Bye byeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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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 : curahanhati - Asep Haryono | My Failed Trip to Jogjakarta - 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!

Today is Saturday evening, May 16. I would like to share a little story about my failed plan to visit Jogjakarta. I had planned to visit my one and only daughter, who has just finished Junior High School in Jogjakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. Our trip was supposed to be on May 14, based on our ship ticket. I always travel by sea. I will explain why I could not make it. !

For those who do not know where Jogjakarta is, the Special Region of Jogjakarta called “Daerah Istimewa Jogjakarta” in Indonesia is located on Java Island. I live in Pontianak, the capital city of West Kalimantan Province. If you want to visit Jogjakarta, you can travel either by sea or by airplane because we are on different islands. If you travel by airplane, the flight takes about one and a half hours. If you travel by ship, it takes around one and a half days. !


The Failure of My Sea Voyage!
My son and I already had tickets to travel to Jogjakarta. The schedule was on Thursday, May 14, at 13:00 WIB (1 PM). All bags and personal belongings were packed perfectly, and we were ready to go. !

Suddenly, the Dwikora Port sea traffic administration announced that our ship was delayed. The departure was moved to the next day, Friday morning at 10 AM. Even though I was shocked, I calculated the timing and felt that we could still arrive in Jogjakarta on time. !

Unfortunately, a few minutes later, we received another delay notice. This time, the new schedule was Friday night at 22:00 WIB (10 PM). The first delay was acceptable, but the second delay was too much. I was upset and disappointed with the unorganized system of the Dwikora Sea Traffic Administration.

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I felt something was not right. I even suspected that the delay happened because there were not enough passengers, so they postponed the trip until the ship was full. If that is true, it would be hilarious and unprofessional. !

In the end, I decided to cancel my trip with KM Kelimutu. I asked for a refund, but I only received half of my money back because there was a penalty for canceling before departure. !

Delays can happen in any kind of transportation air, land, or sea. But receiving two delays in one day was very frustrating. By the way, the ticket price for KM Kelimutu (economy class) from Pontianak to Semarang is about 350,000 rupiahs, which is around 20 US dollars (based on the current rate of 1 USD = 17,460 IDR). !

I cannot upload an image of KM Kelimutu because I do not own the photo. I have a rule to only upload photos that I take myself. You can search for the ship on Google if you want. !


Story of My Personal Belongings!
Even though my sea trip failed, I want to share a story about some items I prepared for the journey. I have included one original photo for you to see. !\

Photo by Asep Haryono

In the photo, there is a selfie-stick tripod with a small light, some face masks, and a black cap. Nearby, there is a digital watch, red headphones, a green notebook with two pens, a portable Bluetooth speaker, and wired earphones. You may also notice a telephoto lens, which I use to view distant objects from far away.

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All these items help me make simple documentation when I travel. The selfie stick helps stabilize my camera when recording video. I prefer Bluetooth headphones over wired ones because they are simpler to use. My cellphone does not appear in the photo because I used it to take the picture, haha! If I had two phones, I would have placed one on the table!

Now take a look another photo I took for you!

Photo by Asep Haryono

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The photo shows several 50,000 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) banknotes placed on a table. Beside them, on the right side of the image, there is a black wallet. !

Indonesia issues various denominations of Rupiah banknotes, ranging from the smallest to the highest: 1,000 – 5,000 – 10,000 – 20,000 – 50,000 – 75,000 – and 100,000 IDR. We also have coins in denominations of 100, 200, 500, 1,000, and 5,000 IDR. !

Each type of Indonesian Rupiah banknote features one of our national heroes, and many also showcase elements of our culture, hospitality, and natural beauty. !

You can get real Indonesian Rupiah banknotes at your nearest bank or local money changer by exchanging your currency for ours in your own country. Likewise, I can obtain foreign banknotes here in Indonesia simply by exchanging my Rupiah for the currency I want. It’s quite simple, right? !

Final Question!
My friends, that is my story for today. Have you ever experienced delays while traveling by air or sea? How did you feel? Would you also be upset if you received two delays like I did? 

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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 : Keseharian - Asep Haryono | I Used To Be Kang GURU Champions - Powered by Blogger

Have you ever heard of the word “Champion”? If you associate the word with sports champions, I am afraid your guess would be slightly wrong in this context.

The word “Champion” in my post today refers to volunteer work. “Champion” is a title used by Kang GURU Indonesia to refer to Indonesian citizens who have contributed their efforts, suggestions, ideas, and valuable support to foster friendship between Indonesia and Australia

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The Champions worked very hard to promote close relationships and mutual understanding between the governments of Indonesia and Australia through the Indonesia-Australia Partnership. In carrying out these activities, all Champions across Indonesia worked voluntarily without receiving any payment.

A Champion was a volunteer who worked according to the directives and guidelines of Kang GURU Indonesia. Each representative of Kang GURU Indonesia across Indonesia had to provide monthly reports to the headquarters of Kang GURU Indonesia, located in Denpasar, Bali. As planned by Kang GURU Indonesia, we gathered together and attended the annual Consultative Group Meeting (CGM) at IALF Denpasar, Bali.

The CGM was held annually at the Indonesia Australia Language Foundation (IALF) building, located on Jalan Sesetan, Denpasar, Bali. The meeting was organized by Kang GURU Indonesia and funded by the Australian Government through IALF Denpasar, Bali. The meeting could also be held twice a year, and most meetings were conducted at the headquarters.

Volunteer Workers
Perhaps many people have big questions about us. Who are we? What are we supposed to do in Indonesia? Why are there only seven people so far? Well, those questions need to be answered.

Who are we? Yes, we are seven young people who contributed to and assisted KangGURU Indonesia in spreading and promoting its programs across Indonesia.

We were selected from thousands of people in Indonesia who actively contributed to KangGURU Indonesia through the KangGURU Indonesia magazine, which was published throughout Indonesia four times a year: in March, June, September, and December. I had seven years of experience contributing to KangGURU Magazine before I was appointed as an official KangGURU Representative in March 2007. Most of the seven KGI Representatives worked in various professions such as English interactive radio presenters, English teachers, and private-sector employees.

MEMORY OF OUR TEAM This photo was taken in Bali around 2005. It shows the wonderful KangGURU Champions from seven different provinces in Indonesia. From the front row, left to right: Syahrir Badullu (Makassar), me  Asep Haryono (West Kalimantan), and Fadel (Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara). In the middle row: Ririn Pudya (Kediri, Central Java) and Suryadi (Madura). In the back row: Saptari Wibowo (Medan, North Sumatra) and Keyko (Semarang, Central Java).

What were we supposed to do in Indonesia?
We had many tasks in our respective areas, such as promoting KangGURU programs at schools and English clubs, as well as helping and supporting KangGURU radio programs at RRI stations in our provinces by providing suggestions and ideas. We were also asked to find new local radio stations to join KangGURU and broadcast KangGURU programs once a week.

KangGURU radio programs in Pontianak could be heard on RRI Pro 2 FM (101.8 MHz) every Sunday afternoon at 4:00 PM WIB, and on RRI Sintang (96.6 MHz) every Saturday at 4:30 PM WIB.

Goodbye Champions
Although most KangGURU Representatives were supported by KangGURU with operational tools and other supporting materials, they were originally volunteer workers. Yes, we were indeed volunteers. KangGURU never paid us, and this work was absolutely not part of our regular jobs.

Why were there only seven KGI Representatives so far?
There were actually many wonderful people in Indonesia who helped KangGURU. The KangGURU Champions were only some of them. Their valuable assistance involved promoting KangGURU and supporting the work of the Australia-Indonesia Partnership (AIP). This support was very important because KangGURU depended greatly on people spreading information about its radio programs, magazines, and website.

It was a wonderful way to help people who were interested in learning English. Other volunteers also helped with teacher workshops, language clubs, and KangGURU’s newest service, which supported a new generation of interactive radio presenters.

At that time, the answer was yes. KangGURU Indonesia did not have a primary target to increase the number of official volunteer workers assisting them in this way.

Each of us, the seven KGI Representatives, submitted monthly reports to KangGURU Indonesia on a regular basis. These reports usually included photos taken during activities or simple reports written in a standard format approved by KangGURU

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Unlike stringers from Voice of America (VoA), being a KGI Representative was not a paid job, and we did not receive any salary from KangGURU Indonesia. As I mentioned before, most of the work we did was free of charge because we were truly volunteer workers. We hoped that people would understand our position and be willing to cooperate with us by providing information and support whenever needed.

As you may already know, the KGI staff packed up the KGI office in late December 2011. KGI, as we had known it for the previous 22 years, officially ended on December 31st, 2011. However, the latest information at that time was that from January 2012 onward, KGI entered a temporary transition phase until further notice.

As of early January 2012, KGI continued operating in a smaller transition phase. The KGI office remained in Bali but with only four staff members. Kevin was no longer working for KangGURU Indonesia because he had accepted another wonderful position elsewhere. We missed him very much. :(

A new project called EPOS (Education Partnership Outreach Service) was expected to continue the spirit, talents, ideas, and hopes of KangGURU Champions in strengthening the Indonesia-Australia Partnership through KangGURU Indonesia in the future. The project would also continue sharing development updates and information in cooperation with AusAID and IALF in Denpasar.

We hoped to volunteer with them again in the future. It was a great opportunity to foster good relations between Indonesia and Australia in every possible way.

Thank you so much KangGuru Indonesia. Thank you all former Kanguru Champions wherever you are all across Indonesia

Thank you Kevin Dalton, Mba Ogi, Mba Ayu, Bli Made, Mbok Cok Ning, Madam Sue Rodger , Mrs George Crewes, every one in IALF Sesetan that moment.

I miss you all guys. Keep in touch



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 : Keseharian - Asep Haryono | My Busy Life in the MBG Kitchen - Powered by Blogger

DISCLAIMER
This short article has been specially dedicated to Mrs. Ananka from Scotland, one of my favorite foreign bloggers, by the way. I promised her to tell her about my current occupation a few months ago. Although I posted an article a few days ago, I have planned to write another one today.


Hello all my friends.  How is it going?
Its 07.20 AM in the morning when I am writing this short article

Thank you for all your comment on my blog post a few days ago, although it was written in Bahasa Indonesia, and now I have written in English. Thank you Mrs Ananka one more time for letting me know that your current job is also in the kitchen like mine.

That is so much fun and coincidental, isn’t it? It is a great thing that I finally have a good job instead of my previous one. To be honest, I was fired from my previous company, which dealt with official items and school supplies, as a part-time social media personnel around the middle of November 2025.

It was painful at the moment I was fired, and I was so happy that a few days later I finally had a good job, which obviously offers me a good opportunity to develop. The position is as one of the full-time portion personnel in the national program of Free Nutritious Food of the Republic of Indonesia, which in Indonesia is called “Makan Bergizi Gratis,” abbreviated as MBG. I have been working there since November 27th, 2025.

This photo was taken about three months ago. I was photographed next to a vehicle operating under the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. The sign on the vehicle reads "Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit." This vehicle is used to distribute thousands of free breakfast meals to nearby schools, including integrated service posts, toddlers, and breastfeeding mothers, for five days from Monday to Friday.  Our kitchen located in Kuala Dua, Kubu Raya Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia

This food tray is being filled with healthy food, and when everything is set and ready, it is prepared for everyday delivery. Our kitchen has nutrition experts who determine the daily menu, and all the food is obviously delicious, tasty, and nutritious. Photo Asep Haryono

This is a short clip of my activity
in the kitchen. The guy in the video is me
wearing food safety standard outfit

My work schedule is five times a week, starting from 4 a.m. in the morning until about 11 a.m. The National Nutrition Board of the Republic of Indonesia confirmed that all workers in the kitchen under the Free Nutritious Food program of the Republic of Indonesia should work for 8 hours a day from Monday to Friday, even though there is another day, Saturday, which is considered a “work day.” However, it is not actually “working,” but instead cleaning the kitchen.

I want to make this story short. In general, I complete a 6-day work schedule from Monday to Saturday, which almost gives zero opportunity to update my blog and visit my friends’ blogs, which have been listed in my contact list or reading list. I have been trying to visit your blog and leave comments there; however, not all blogs that I visit receive comments only a few of them and that makes the visit count.

Sunday is obviously my day off and also a day for all members of my family to have fun. We do some fun activities at home, such as gardening, playing music, listening to the radio, and washing our motorbikes (we have three different kinds of motorbikes used by all members of my family; we do not have a car). By the way, we have not had any television set for the last ten years; we just do not watch TV. This is the right moment for me personally to write a new article. That is what I am doing right now.

This is one of the reasons why I am not able to update my lovely blog every day; however, at least once a week at the moment. I wish I could write an everyday post, but in reality, that is far from the truth. I am not able to do it. I am sorry.

I am a bit exhausted when I come back from work; however, working in the environment of the kitchen, I am a bit exhausted too. When I come back from work, I keep doing other domestic activities at home, such as washing dirty clothes (I do not have a washing machine), sweeping the floor, cleaning the windows, or gardening. Where is my maid? Well, to be honest, all domestic activities are handled by me, and we do not have any maid.

At the end of this short story, I would like to let all my fellow bloggers know that my blog will be updated once a week, hopefully more than once maybe twice at maximum and I would also like to read and visit some of my favorite bloggers at the same time. Thank you so much for reading this short story of mine.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog.

Your comments and support mean a lot to me. Please stay safe and take care

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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 | Hasil Monitoring dan Evaluasi di SPPG Kuala Dua 2: Langkah Nyata Menuju Dapur yang Lebih Bersih dan Efisien - Powered by Blogger

DISCLAIMER : This article is specially dedicated to Mrs. Ananka from Scotland. I promised her that I would share a story about my current job, and today I am fulfilling that promise. I apologize that this article is written in Indonesian because it is mainly intended for readers in Indonesia. Friends and fellow bloggers from other countries can use Google Translate or other online translation tools to understand this article.

Asep Haryono

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Pada hari Senin, 20 April 2026, tim dari Dinas Ketahanan Pangan Provinsi Kalimantan Barat bersama Dinas Ketahanan Pangan Kabupaten Kubu Raya melakukan kegiatan monitoring dan evaluasi di SPPG Kuala Dua 2 di Kabupten Kybu Faya, Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia. Kegiatan ini merupakan bagian dari upaya berkelanjutan untuk memastikan bahwa seluruh proses pengolahan makanan berjalan sesuai standar kebersihan, keamanan, dan efisiensi operasional.

Sebagai bagian dari tim yang bekerja di lingkungan dapur, saya melihat langsung bagaimana kegiatan monitoring ini tidak hanya bertujuan untuk menilai kondisi yang ada, tetapi juga memberikan arahan perbaikan yang bersifat konstruktif. Semua masukan yang diberikan berfokus pada peningkatan kualitas pelayanan kepada penerima manfaat, sekaligus menjaga keselamatan dan kenyamanan para pekerja di dapur.

A team from the West Kalimantan Provincial Food Security Service, together with the Kubu Raya Regency Food Security Service, conducted food security control and monitoring at the Kuala Dua 2 gas station, Kubu Raya Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.

A team from the West Kalimantan Provincial Food Security Service, together with the Kubu Raya Regency Food Security Service, conducted food security control and monitoring at the Kuala Dua 2 gas station, Kubu Raya Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.

1.Penataan Alas Kaki dan Kebersihan Area Masuk
Salah satu perhatian utama dalam evaluasi kali ini adalah penataan alas kaki. Tim monitoring menekankan bahwa alas kaki wajib ditempatkan di atas rak yang telah disediakan. Alas kaki yang berasal dari luar area dapur harus dilepas sebelum memasuki ruangan kerja.

Untuk mendukung hal tersebut, disediakan empat titik penyimpanan rak alas kaki, yaitu di pintu masuk loading area, pintu masuk lobby, serta di area WC dan tempat cuci ompreng. Langkah ini terlihat sederhana, tetapi memiliki dampak besar dalam menjaga kebersihan lingkungan dapur dan mencegah masuknya kotoran dari luar.

2. Penambahan Fasilitas dan Peralatan Pendukung
Selain penataan alas kaki, tim monitoring juga memberikan rekomendasi untuk menambah beberapa fasilitas penting. Di antaranya adalah penambahan rak penyimpanan alat, penyediaan alas kaki atau sandal tambahan, serta pengadaan freezer box dan showcase.

Fasilitas-fasilitas tersebut diharapkan dapat membantu menjaga kualitas bahan makanan dan meningkatkan efisiensi kerja. Dengan penyimpanan yang lebih tertata, proses kerja dapat berjalan lebih cepat dan risiko kerusakan bahan makanan dapat diminimalkan.

3. Penyimpanan Barang Non-Pangan dan Standarisasi Bahan Makanan
Dalam kegiatan evaluasi tersebut, tim juga menyoroti pentingnya pemisahan antara barang pangan dan non-pangan. Plastik dan barang sejenis diwajibkan untuk disimpan di gudang khusus agar tidak tercampur dengan bahan makanan.

Selain itu, standarisasi bahan makanan juga menjadi perhatian. Beras yang digunakan harus memiliki izin edar PSAT dan disarankan menggunakan beras premium yang memiliki kode resmi atau sertifikat dari lembaga terkait. Hal ini bertujuan untuk memastikan kualitas bahan makanan yang disajikan kepada penerima manfaat tetap terjaga.

4. Penempatan Peralatan dan Perbaikan Fasilitas
Beberapa peralatan dapur juga menjadi bagian dari evaluasi. Misalnya, galon air dan ompreng yang sudah diisi makanan harus ditempatkan menggunakan palet, sehingga tidak langsung menyentuh lantai. Hal ini penting untuk menjaga kebersihan dan keamanan makanan.

Selain itu, ditemukan juga perlunya perbaikan pada pemantik kompor gas yang mengalami gangguan. Perbaikan peralatan seperti ini sangat penting, karena dapat memengaruhi kelancaran proses memasak dan keselamatan kerja di dapur.

5. Penataan Ruang dan Efisiensi Operasional
Penataan ruang dapur menjadi salah satu fokus dalam monitoring kali ini. Tim menyarankan agar dilakukan penataan ulang ruang penyimpanan alat dapur agar lebih rapi dan efisien.

Pengadaan meja dorong juga menjadi salah satu rekomendasi penting. Meja dorong ini akan digunakan untuk membawa makanan matang dari ruang masak ke ruang porsi. Dengan adanya alat tersebut, mobilitas pekerja dapat berkurang, sehingga tenaga dan waktu dapat digunakan dengan lebih efektif.

Selain itu, dilakukan juga penyekatan antara tangga dan ruang porsi. Ruang porsi harus dijaga dalam kondisi steril, karena merupakan area yang langsung berhubungan dengan proses pembagian makanan.

6. Kebersihan Lingkungan dan Kesadaran Pekerja
Kebersihan lantai dan lingkungan kerja menjadi perhatian penting dalam kegiatan evaluasi ini. Tim monitoring menyarankan penggunaan cairan pembersih seperti karbol atau disinfektan untuk mengepel lantai secara rutin.

Di area toilet, disediakan alas kaki khusus dan ditambahkan informasi berupa tulisan pengingat agar setiap pekerja mencuci tangan dengan bersih setelah menggunakan toilet. Langkah ini merupakan bagian dari upaya menjaga kebersihan dan kesehatan bersama.

Selain fasilitas, kesadaran pekerja juga menjadi faktor utama dalam menjaga kebersihan lingkungan kerja. Pekerja diingatkan untuk membersihkan pembatas plastik secara rutin, tidak mengikat pembatas plastik dengan tali, tidak membuang sampah sembarangan, dan selalu menggunakan alat pelindung diri (APD) saat bekerja.

7. Perbaikan Infrastruktur dan Administrasi
Dalam kegiatan monitoring tersebut, tim juga menemukan bahwa listrik di lokasi dapur masih sering mengalami gangguan atau jatuh. Kondisi ini perlu segera diperbaiki, karena dapat berpotensi merusak peralatan dapur dan mengganggu kelancaran operasional.

Selain aspek teknis, kelengkapan administrasi juga menjadi bagian dari evaluasi. Dokumen berita acara serah terima kepada penerima manfaat harus dilengkapi sebagai bukti bahwa makanan telah diterima sesuai prosedur. Administrasi yang tertib akan membantu meningkatkan transparansi dan akuntabilitas dalam pelaksanaan program.

8. Komitmen untuk Perbaikan Berkelanjutan
Secara keseluruhan, kegiatan monitoring dan evaluasi ini memberikan banyak masukan yang bermanfaat bagi pengelola dan pekerja di SPPG Kuala Dua 2. Semua poin yang disampaikan bukanlah bentuk kritik semata, tetapi merupakan langkah bersama untuk meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan.

Perbaikan mungkin membutuhkan waktu dan kerja sama dari semua pihak. Namun dengan komitmen yang kuat, setiap perubahan kecil dapat membawa dampak besar bagi kebersihan, kerapihan, dan efisiensi operasional dapur.

Pada akhirnya, tujuan utama dari semua upaya ini adalah memastikan bahwa makanan yang disajikan kepada penerima manfaat tetap aman, higienis, dan berkualitas. Dengan demikian, kepercayaan masyarakat terhadap program layanan pangan dapat terus terjaga.

Mari kita jadikan kebersihan dan kedisiplinan sebagai budaya kerja bersama. Dengan saling mengingatkan dan bekerja sama, kita dapat memberikan pelayanan terbaik kepada masyarakat.

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"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 : curahanhati, Keseharian - Asep Haryono | Grateful at 55: A Life Reflection on My Birthday - Powered by Blogger

Hello all my fellow bloggers wherever you are.

Today, April 19th, I celebrate my 55th birthday. Reaching this age is both a blessing and a moment of deep reflection. It is a time to look back on my journey the joys, the struggles, the successes, and the regrets and to look forward with hope for the future.

I was born in Jakarta on April 19, 1971. I come from a big family. I have one younger brother, one elder sister, and seven elder brothers. Life in a large family taught me about togetherness, sharing, and resilience from an early age.

Sadly, one of my eldest brothers has passed away, and both of my beloved parents also passed away a few years ago. Their absence is deeply felt, but their values and sacrifices continue to guide my life. Today, our family remains with eight siblings in total, holding on to memories, love, and the responsibility to carry forward our family's legacy.

As I reflect on my life, education has been one of the most important chapters and also one of the deepest regrets I carry in my heart.

I successfully completed my elementary school in 1983, Junior High School in 1986, and Senior High School in 1989. Like many young people at that time, I had dreams of continuing my education and building a better future. However, in 1989, I failed the national state university entrance test. That failure was painful and disappointing, but I refused to give up.

In 1990, I tried again, and by God's grace, I finally passed the national state university entrance test. That moment filled me with hope, pride, and excitement. I began my first year at Tanjungpura University in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, majoring in English. I believed that this was the beginning of a brighter future.

Unfortunately, life had other plans for me.

In 1998, after several years of study, I was forced to drop out of university because I was no longer able to pay the tuition fees. Financial hardship became an obstacle that I could not overcome at that time. Leaving the university without completing my degree was one of the most difficult and heartbreaking decisions of my life. That moment became my first major educational failure, and it is something I have regretted for many years.

Since then, I have continued my life with only a Senior High School certificate. I worked, struggled, and tried to support myself and my family as best as I could. Life moved forward, but the dream of completing my higher education never truly disappeared.

Now, at the age of 55, I sometimes feel that my chances to pursue higher education either in Indonesia or overseas are very limited. When I look at many of my friends from school and university, I see that they have successfully built their careers and continued their education. Some of them studied abroad in countries such as Australia, the United States, and several European nations through scholarships like LPDP and other international programs.

At times, I feel left behind.

There are moments when regret visits my heart, and I wonder what my life might have been like if I had been able to complete my education. I sometimes think about the opportunities I missed and the dreams that were delayed. These thoughts can be heavy, especially when comparing my journey with others.

However, as I grow older, I am beginning to understand a deeper truth about life.

Life is not always about titles, degrees, or achievements. Life is also about endurance, responsibility, faith, and the courage to keep moving forward even when circumstances are difficult. Not every journey is the same. Some people reach their goals quickly, while others must take longer and more challenging paths.

Despite all the disappointments and regrets, I am still standing today.

I am still alive. I am still learning from life. I am still growing as a person. And most importantly, I am still dreaming.

This 55th birthday is not only a reminder of what I did not achieve, but also a celebration of what I have survived. I have faced challenges, losses, and failures, yet I continue to move forward. I have learned patience, humility, and perseverance through life's experiences.

I may not hold a university degree, but I hold valuable lessons gained through hard work and real-life struggles. I may not have reached all the goals I once dreamed about, but I still have time to create new goals and new meaning in my life.

At 55, I choose not to surrender to regret. Instead, I choose gratitude.

I am grateful for life.
I should also consider myself a thankful man because Allah has blessed me with a good and intellectual wife whom I met in 2004. I married a young student from IKIP Semarang in that same year, and we officially started our married life one year later. Her professional journey has been inspiring to witness. She began her career as a kindergarten teacher at KB-TK Islam Al Azhar Pontianak, and later, in 2008, she successfully passed the Government State Officer test (Pegawai Negeri Sipil).

To make a long story short, she has become a very successful career woman in both education and professional fields. One of her proudest achievements was returning from Japan under the Japan Foundation scholarship for a teacher exchange program for vocational schools in November 2025. She has two different degrees: the first degree in English Studies and the second (postgraduate) degree in Educational Administration. 

Her dedication, discipline, and passion for education have always been a source of pride and motivation for me. I am grateful for my family. I am grateful for the lessons that shaped me. And I am grateful for the strength to continue dreaming, even at this stage of my life.

I must also express my deep gratitude for my two wonderful children a son and a daughter. My elder son will soon become a university student, and my beloved daughter is currently in Yogyakarta and is planning to continue her Senior High School education in Pontianak. They are the light of my life and the reason I keep striving to be a better father of my whole family.

Allow me to introduce the members of my family through this simple photo. From left to right: Tazkia Montessori Putri Haryono, myself, Rudi Maryati, S.Pd., M.Pd., and Abbie Muhammad Furqan Haryono. This photo was taken in March 2026, capturing a precious moment of togetherness

This was last year, when I celebrated my 54th birthday at my home. My family gave this anniversary cake to me. How about this year? I am looking forward to their surprise for sure. Wish me luck

Today, I realize that I have complete happiness as a man in this world. Having a good, humble, and intelligent wife and lovely children is one of the greatest blessings that Allah SWT has ever given to me. I will never betray this trust, love, and attention from my whole family, and I must remain grateful every day for what Allah has given me.

As I celebrate this birthday, I hold on to the wisdom from the Holy Qur'an that has strengthened my heart during difficult times:

"For indeed, with hardship comes ease. Indeed, with hardship comes ease." (Al-Inshirah 94:5-6)

With this faith, I pray for good health, peace of mind, and the opportunity to continue learning and contributing to society in whatever way I can. I believe that as long as we are alive, it is never too late to grow, to improve, and to pursue meaningful goals.

This is not the end of my story. This is simply another chapter in my journey.

Happy 55th birthday to me.|

Alhamdulillah for everything that Allah has written in my life.

May the years ahead be filled with hope, strength, wisdom, and new possibilities.

Asep Haryono
Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan
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"

Tag : curahanhati - Asep Haryono | Lessons from an Unanswered Invitation - Powered by Blogger

Hello guys.  How is it going? Its me,  Asep Haryono from Indonesia

I miss you all so much especially my fave bloggers like Mrs Ananka from Scotland , Mrs Irina from Russia, and Mrs Mary Kirkland from The United States of America. I really miss you all.  I really do
 
One month ago, around the end of March, I experienced a simple event that at first seemed ordinary, but later gave me a deep lesson. It was not about a big problem or a conflict. It was only about an invitation to gather at my house that did not receive a response as I expected.

As human beings, we have all been in a situation where we wait. We wait for news, for an answer, or for someone's presence. In this experience, I learned that waiting without certainty can be emotionally tiring, even if the situation looks small from the outside.

I have something to share with you in this article.

Please sit back and relax, my friends.

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The Beginning: A Good Intention
At that time, I planned to hold a small gathering at my home. It was not a big celebration. I simply wanted to build friendship with my co-workers who work together with me every day. I invited about twelve friends from one team through our WhatsApp group.

I sent the invitation on Wednesday, March 25th, at 10 a.m. in the morning at my home. I clearly mentioned the date, time, and place, and I hoped they could come to have a friendly conversation while enjoying simple food.

This is my house located in Duta Bandara Complex neighborhood in West Kalimantan , Indonesia. My house nears to Supadio International Airport, only 5-minute drive from my house. By the way, One day I will make a short online tour for you guys up here. Just like online tour to my house someday. I hope so and I know so. Photo Asep Haryono

Together with my family, we started to prepare everything. We cleaned the house, prepared meals, and set aside our time to welcome guests.

For me, inviting people to my home is not just a formality. There is a sense of responsibility as a host. There is a desire to give the best welcome, even in a simple way. There is also hope that the meeting can strengthen relationships and create a warm atmosphere.


The Waiting Day
The day finally arrived. Since the morning, we were ready. The table was prepared, the food was ready, and the house felt more lively. As a host, I felt excited to wait for the guests to come.

I prepared delicious food, including meatballs (bakso), tasty cakes, and non-alcoholic drinks. Most of my friends who were invited are Muslims, including myself. There is only one Christian, who was also very warmly welcomed to join.

But time kept moving.

Morning changed to afternoon. Afternoon changed to evening. Evening changed to night.

Until the end of the day, not one of them came. More than that, there was no message or news to tell me whether they would come or not.

At that moment, honestly, I felt disappointed. Not because they did not come, but because I was waiting without certainty. The feeling of waiting was the hardest part. We had prepared time, energy, and attention, but we did not receive any information.

I believe many people have experienced a similar situation. It is not about how big the event is, but about the feeling of being respected or not respected.


Learning to Calm My Heart
After the event passed, I tried to calm myself and see the situation from a wider point of view. I asked myself: maybe they had other responsibilities? Maybe something unexpected happened that made them unable to come?

In real life, not everything goes according to plan. Everyone has family duties, work responsibilities, and personal matters that sometimes cannot be left behind. It is possible that they wanted to come, but the situation did not allow them to do so.

Thinking about these possibilities made my heart more peaceful. I learned not to judge too quickly. I learned that in social relationships, empathy is very important.


A Positive Development
A few days after that event, something changed. Some of them contacted me through messages. They apologized and explained the reasons for their absence. Some were out of town, some had family matters, and others faced sudden situations.

Later, on another occasion, they came to visit my house. The meeting was short, maybe only ten to fifteen minutes. We talked casually, laughed together, and enjoyed simple food.

The atmosphere, which was once uncomfortable, slowly became relaxed. There was no long discussion about the past. There was no anger or desire to blame anyone. There was only a wish to keep our relationship good.

At that moment, I realized that sometimes problems do not need complicated solutions. Simple presence, a smile, and good intention are often enough.


The Lesson I Learned
From that experience, I learned one important lesson that is very simple but often forgotten: giving information is a form of respect.

When someone invites us, it means they have given their time, energy, and sometimes money to welcome us. Therefore, if we cannot attend, we should inform them as soon as possible.

Giving information is not only about politeness, but also about empathy. By informing others, we help them manage their time and feelings. We show that we respect their effort.

On the other hand, as a host, I also learned to be more patient and understanding. Not every absence means a lack of care. Sometimes it is only a communication problem or an unexpected situation.


Turning Experience into a Reminder
Since that time, I have tried to apply this lesson in my daily life. Every time I receive an invitation and cannot attend, I try to send a message quickly. Even a short message can help maintain a good relationship.

This experience also made me more careful in responding to social situations. I do not easily feel offended. I try to see things with a calmer mind and a more open heart.

Because in the end, relationships between people are not only about coming or not coming, but about how we respect each other.


Personal Reflection
Now, when I remember that event, I no longer feel disappointed. Instead, I feel grateful because I received a valuable lesson.

I realize that in social life, small actions can have a big impact. A short message, simple information, or a small explanation can make a big difference in keeping good relationships.

This experience taught me to be more sensitive to other people's feelings. It taught me to be more patient when things do not go as expected. Most importantly, it taught me to continue learning to become a better person.

Because life is not about who is right or wrong, but about how we learn from every experience


How about you my friends?
Have you ever experienced a similar situation, waiting for someone who did not come without any message? Or maybe you once forgot to inform someone that you could not attend an invitation?

Let us learn together from this experience. Start from a simple habit: if you cannot come, give information. If you receive an invitation, respect the time and effort of the person who invited you.

If you have a similar story or lesson, feel free to share it in the comment section. Your story may inspire others. Because in the end, good relationships are built on mutual respect.    

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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"