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Discovering Literature Through Jakarta Islamic Book Fair 2022

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On August 7, 2022, I attended the Jakarta Islamic Book Fair at the Jakarta Convention Center. I went there with my college friend Intan, and we had a great time touring all the book stands and meeting a famous writer. The Jakarta Islamic Book Fair is an annual event that takes place in Jakarta and features Islamic books, literature, and associated products. Typically, the fair includes book exhibits, seminars, talks, and other activities connected to Islamic culture, education, and literature. When it came to literature, there were so many options to choose from! We were particularly interested in literature books, so we spent most of our time perusing novels and poetry collections. I bought a few classics, including Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea, Wira Nagara's Distilasi Alkena, and Chairil Anwar's Kerikil Tajam and yang Terempas dan yang Putus. Intan purchased the novel Limitless by Nadhira Afifah. Besides that, meeting Asma Nadia, a well-known writer in

Jakarta Takes a Stand: Banning the Dog and Cat Meat Trade in 2023

Jakarta has declared that the commerce in dog and cat meat would be prohibited in 2023, indicating its commitment to animal welfare and public health. This ban, which went into force in 2023, is a big step forward in maintaining animal welfare and protecting public health. The decision to outlaw the trade was motivated primarily by worries about animal welfare, as the practice of slaughtering and consuming dogs and cats has long been a source of contention. The ban represents a significant shift in Jakarta's stance on this topic, aligning the city with global trends toward respecting animal rights and preventing animal abuse. Graphic footage showed the horrific conditions in which dogs and cats were housed, transported, and butchered in a video titled "The Ban on the Consumption of Dog and Cat Meat," broadcast by TvOneNews on YouTube. The ban intends to put an end to such cruel acts, ensuring that these sentient beings do not suffer needlessly. Another significant aspect

I See, I Feel, I Write

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    Before entering the world of digital creators, Miftahullah Ilmy Zururi was a poet and novelist. From the cubicle of his bedroom door, in his solitude, he dives into the words and circumstances around him that produce beautiful writing. His poems were included in 4 books of Poetry Anthology in 2020 and she published her first novel entitled "Embun di Atas Bunga Matahari" in 2021. The other side is his view of life that he has lived for 23 years.  He often realized situations that were not to proper human values. From several poems that have been published in  social media, it can be seen the writings of poems written by Miftahzururi, most criticize social circumstances, such as his poem entitled  "Kamar Mandi Sekolah"  This can be seen by his background as a school student who often sees unexpected things such as strange events that occur at school which should be a comfortable place to seek knowledge and student interests. From this anxiety, he began to actively