Prof. Nagano, staff of Nihon University, gave intensive lecture course of Asian agriculture at IDEC Hirosima University. He always becomes a consultant of Agriculture in countries of Asian, including Indonesia. There are some things he said when he was talking about Indonesia.

1. The Indonesian likes to have meeting and creates variety of committee.
In every activity, the Indonesian always holds meeting firstly, with the consumption of course. After the meeting, they will create a committee.  Then, they discuss again and again, criticize each other, and then each of them will say that their idea is the best. Finally, that plan will be postponed, although the purpose of that program is actually good.

2. Rubber Time Culture (RTC)
When I met native speakers who came to Indonesia, I asked “What is the famous culture in Indonesia?” Spontaneously they answer, “Rubber time”. I laughed, but I actually felt so embarrassed. Is our discipline that terrible?

3. Postponing Jobs
The other principle is that people like to postpone their jobs. But it’s not the same with the Indonesian principle. “If it can be done tomorrow, why must hurry to finish it now?” they say generally. I never feel embarrassed with my Sensei who always said that the Indonesian liked to postpone their job.

4. Talk more, do less
Prof. Nagano gave an example when he came to Indonesia and gave training to the farmers. His assistance came from Indonesian Agriculture Directorate complete with his uniform, although he came with his work uniform and boots. His assistant just gave instruction but he didn’t want to get involved. Why? Because he came with his complete uniform and tie. Prof. Nagano described that the Indonesian is very well to talk much and gives instruction directly, but very few of them who want to get involved.

I only want to remind that we always lulled by the fact that Indonesia is a rich country, the people that like to work together, Pancasila, various religion, etc. It’s just a terminology. But, how about the reality?

Actually our country is in a mess. Even it’s too hard to stand back again. Where is the solidarity that makes our nation like Korea. Can we rise up again?

We can always be satisfied with things that we don’t do. But we have too much discussion. We give ideas and criticize everything, but for nothing.
We only talk too much, without action.

By: Marcellino Julius Putra
Source: LINE Official Account