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Click of The Week #37: Asep Setiawan

Asep Setiawan writes about many things in his blog “Jurnal Inspirasional Asep Setiawan”.He writes about the World Wide Web because of his experience of leading Kompas Cyber Media in 1999-2000. He also writes about his journalism adventures, his family and education for his children, his spiritual journey, and stories that inspire him.

From all his postings, however, I enjoy most those that bring up little matters that we don’t usually pay attention to, like the Gambir shoe shiner.

Asep could take an everyday event, like having his shoes shined, and infuse insight and reflection into his writing. In a world of indifference that we live in today, I think this is a great talent to have. I wish we all could see something special in ordinary daily matters. It would make this world a better place, for sure.

After reporting for Kompas since 1989, Asep decided to broaden his horizon by joining BBC Indonesia Service in London in 2000. This is why his blog also balances postings related to his current residence, world and Indonesian issues.