Not wanting to get their voices further drowned by the hustle and bustle of the city, young people in Manado, North Sulawesi, have stepped out to create a space of expression through literary works.

To realize her aspiration, she recalled, she had gone through tough and traumatizing times, especially as she was transitioning socially as a transwoman.

For decades, Sumarsono, 72, has dealt with used iron and steel. He dealt with these hard and heavy materials and turned them into beautiful artworks. Some of his artworks are brought to several countries.

Corruption does not only cause state losses, but also turns off the creativity of the young generation. The creativity of the youths will die due to bribe money. Corruption creates an atmosphere of “shortcuts” which dwarfs the competitive edge of the nation.

The Jakarta-Surabaya toll road that will stretch 745 kilometers in 2019 is believed to contribute to regional economic growth. The areas the toll road passes through should be able to take the advantage of the opportunity from increased connectivity.