“Planted Contestant” Allegation: When Talent Isn’t Enough

    The most recent season of Indonesian Idol XIII caused many people to speak out against and support one of the Top 3 finalists, Mesa Hira. Mesa caught the audience’s attention because of her powerful, rocky singing early in the show. At the time, her unique acting style stood out, together with a rising online accusation that she was not a real candidate on the show.

The controversy grew after public figure Dessy Paramita said that Mesa might have appeared on the show because influential insiders had chosen her. Within hours, the photo caused a lot of talk online about Mesa’s background and led many people to perform internet investigations. Many netizens stated that since Joyce was part of an entertainment insider family, there must have been a connection to production industry experts even though proof was never found.

Information from Radar Mojokerto pointed out the strong expressions of upset over the internet. Various experts debated whether Mesa’s original vocals would appeal widely to music fans. Other critics said she was unsuited for competing in the field. People left comments online both questioning her singing and directing personal insults at her.

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Mesa was included in the final grouping of the competition but was eventually eliminated. However, many people on the internet instead feel satisfied, saying justice was carried out. In contrast, people said the way the mainstream media and online hate treated her might have given her an unfair advantage during her journey.

According to Sketsa Nusantara, Dessy Paramita admitted making the first accusation, though she said it was an expression of public opinion rather than her own experience. The explanation did little to solve the crisis. Before that, Mesa had weathered a lot of criticism, and her family found themselves drawn into the media for reasons they couldn’t understand.

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Later, Tribun Bengkulu revealed that Mesa’s family was trending online, while investigations showed neither the producers nor the judges involved with them. The fact that her family was attacked increased the worry and made people wonder where the line should be drawn in online statements.

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Mesa Hira’s experience points out how social media can be both helpful and harmful. On the positive side, it supports self-made fame, but it makes it easy for stars to be accused of things that aren’t true, based only on rumors. In singing after others from her culture, she found her uniqueness was used as a way to criticize her instead of admire it.

We should remember, as Mesa Hira’s case shows, that focusing on effort and talent is fairer than suspecting someone of dishonesty. People and their families can be greatly disturbed by allegations that are not supported. Today, since information can spread so quickly online, we should be more careful about what we share and say. Let’s take a minute to be more considerate, more understanding, and understand that every public figure is dealing with real challenges in their own life.

The Station Looks Like a Sea of People During Rush Hour

    Jakarta, being Indonesia’s capital, depends on its rail commuter network. Nevertheless, some train stations are busier than others. From discussions I have read on Quora, it is obvious that people believe some stations are very crowded and others are very calm.

Many of the users reported that Tanah Abang Station had the most people. Due to being both near the border and a place passengers pass through, it’s usually very crowded. A comment suggests that Tanah Abang turns into a crowded place every morning and evening. It is difficult to go anywhere if you have to lug around things with you. Reports about Manggarai Station were also common. As tourism increases, Banff continues to get busier. A person commented that things have gotten really disorganized since Manggarai became a central station. The process of getting on or off the train is like an endless maze. Sudirman and Duri were often noted in travel guidelines mainly because they acted as stops for various subway lines to meet.

On the other hand, there were several quieter stations, including Cikini and Sawah Besar. "I prefer using Cikini. It's more relaxed, and it's not stressful," said one resident. Others said Kemayoran and Rajawali are underutilized, often because of their less strategic locations. When the stations are packed, it can be a real problem. A lot of people who commute say they're late for work, school, or college because the trains are so crowded and there aren't enough seats. Another serious concern is safety. "When it's packed, it's hard to pay attention. Pickpockets can easily strike," noted one person. Some users even avoid commuting during peak hours altogether because of the stress involved, which affects their overall productivity and mental well-being.

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Most of the feedback was helpful. People were saying all the time that more trains should run during rush hour and that they should put more staff on to control the crowds. "If there were more officers to sort out the lines, it'd be way smoother," said one commuter. There were also calls for better platform and exit/entry flow design and for commuter education campaigns to encourage orderly movement and greater awareness.

Train stations in Jakarta are a huge part of daily life, but as a lot of people have said on Quora, overcrowding is a growing concern. It's not just a nuisance—it messes with your schedule, safety, and overall quality of life. The authorities and rail operators need to step up their game and make improvements to make sure public transportation remains accessible, efficient, and humane for everyone.

The Struggle to Get Home: Floods Paralyze Roads in Tangerang

     Torrential rain had been pouring on Tangerang on Tuesday evening, 13th May 2025, disrupting the activities of residents and causing traffic jams in the major areas. The torrential rain that fell between 6.00 PM and 8.00 PM caused massive overflow that choked many roads and triggered widespread emergency in the area. Specifically, areas that were significantly affected were Graha Raya, Gempol Blok K, Brawijaya Hospital, and the vicinity of Summarecon Mall Serpong.

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In Graha Raya, the street level flooding was so high that it was overwhelmed by water, hence impossible for small motorcycles and vehicles to move. There were many cases of stranded drivers who were trying to find alternative routes to take. Amazingly, small rubber boats, brought by local officials and volunteers, came in to help people. These boats were employed to assist motorcyclists in carrying out crossings through the worst affected zones, and though they were temporary but effective until the floodwaters decreased.

The case in Gempol Blok K was much worse. A small bridge, which used to provide the strong link between blocks of houses, was destroyed by the flow of water so great that it turned the bridge into the broken bridge. With the bridge down, the residents had to turn to longer, unknown routes that increased the traffic on narrow residential roads not meant to bear such a load.

It affected the vicinity of Brawijaya Hospital Tangerang as well. Access roads were covered up by floodwater, thus preventing entry and exit. Ambulances had to take detours, and several patients and medical personnel were delayed owing to the poor availability of roads. Towards the intersections not far from where the floods were, traffic came to a standstill as people struggled to navigate through flooded areas.

Irritated drivers and motorcycle riders were observed parking their vehicles under shop canopies or standing on the sidewalks, looking at the map or asking locals for safe routes. They were compounded by the absence of real-time information. 

Said one commuter, “I spent almost an hour going in circles, not knowing where to pass.”

Lack of street lighting in several places also increased the risk, especially after dark when the vision reduced and roads became more dangerous.

Photos that the author took when he was stuck in traffic😔😔😔

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The local authorities, including the members of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and Transportation Department, started providing relief efforts and cleaning around 8:30 PM when the rain ceased. They concentrated on unblocking drains, diverting traffic, and securing damaged infrastructure from being exposed to more road accidents.

The incident itself is a rude wake up call on the need to have strong urban planning and emergency preparedness in the face of extreme weather conditions, particularly in the wake of the rainy season. It is also a reminder of the essential need for a better drainage system, a working system of traffic alerts, and defined emergency routes for the citizens.

With climate patterns becoming increasingly unpredictable, both the government and the communities have to cooperate and provide public safety and mobility even in extreme conditions.

“The Youngest Sibling Matters": How Real Life Is Reflected in Film

     Apart from a comical and touching romance, the drama Home Sweet Loan of the year 2023 is concerned with the important feelings of the youngest of a family. Although focused on the themes of romance and debt, it softly reminds a character who is constantly overlooked, "the youngest sibling."

Frequently, the least mature member of a family is characterized by such behaviors as indifference, unnecessary indulgence, or lack of responsibility. In a way that stems from this preconception, the sacrifices and efforts of the youngest children are at times underappreciated. However, via its storyline, Home Sweet Loan presents the spotlight on the youngest sibling not only working hard and standing by his family but also undergoing profound emotional struggles.

The leading character bears the responsibility of burying the family’s outstanding financial responsibilities as he progresses into adult life, navigating relationships that are usually demanding. He has to cater to the hopes of his parents, the pressure of his older siblings, and his own desires. Such a scenario is an experience of many youngest children. There is a vast number of examples of when youngest children find themselves taking on roles such as being peacemakers, emotionally taken care of, and putting in some monetary contribution despite minimal notice given to their efforts.

The youngest child is, at one point or another, always left out of the consideration of the fact that he/she like everyone else, will have to one day fulfill roles and go through what the others are going through. They will eventually outgrow being the baby of the household. No one, not even the little sibling, suffers these moments of stress, ennui, sadness, and expectation. The difficulties faced by the youngest member of the family are as valid and challenging, according to Home Sweet Loan.

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This blog is set to stimulate critical thinking, especially for parents and other relatives. It is now important to recognize the value and outlook of the youngest child compared to not paying attention to them. Do not allow them to burn out in silence or discover ways for them to detach themselves from the things they cannot.

The youngest sibling is something more than just background fill or a source of laughs in a family history. They often play critical roles: as delicate peacemakers, as the calming axis in familial quarrels, and, when others lose their balance, as the last construct in some situations.

Home Sweet Loan reminds us that the place that a child occupies in the family does not foretell the amount that he or she has to undergo in life. The youngest children also possess credible goals and tasks that are to be recognized and honored by their families.

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Don’t forget to listen what the youngest members of the family have to say

because sometimes they are quietly putting things in order with nobody even knowing.

A Brave Voice Amid the Morning Crowd

    Wednesday morning, May 7th, 2025, at exactly 07:03 AM. Duri Station was crowded, as usual, filled with commuters hurrying to catch the morning train. The air was thick with footsteps, announcements, and the urgency of people chasing time. But on platform 2, a sharp voice suddenly pierced through the daily noise. A woman around 40 years old, wearing a grey headscarf and a long-sleeved floral blouse, stood visibly upset, pointing directly at a tall man just a few feet away.

 “Don’t touch me like that! This man touched me from behind!” she shouted, loud and clear, catching the attention of nearby passengers.

 The atmosphere changed in an instant. People stepped aside, startled. The man, wearing a short-sleeved shirt and a brown sling bag, looked nervous and avoided eye contact. The woman didn’t back down.

“This wasn’t an accident because of the crowd. I know the difference. He did it on purpose,” she said firmly, her voice unwavering.

In a short while, two station security officers arrived on the scene. They removed each person from the situation and went on to ask them what happened. A few people on the ground claimed that the woman had turned to the man and screamed in horror so quickly that everyone around her became aware of it.

He insisted that the contact was an accident, saying there was congestion of people around them. However, she bravely sang that it was evident that she had been involved in a deliberate and not-duly contact, which was not justified by the noise going on around.

Each of them was taken to the security desk for further interrogation. The personnel of the station viewed surveillance videos while questioning the parties involved. Those who were around the area gave the woman some reassurance, some nodding in solidarity and some offering them supportive words as she left with the officers.

These cases demonstrate the constant problem of public harassment. Rush hours make railway stations attractive to harassers who take for granted that the chaos will mask their actions. Fear, shame, or the fact that their reports will be disregarded frequently stop the victims from saying something.

But differently at Duri Station that day, the situation played out. Somebody came forward, shattering the silence. A voice that rebelled against skepticism under harassment. A voice that said, Enough is enough.

Her actions tell us that harassment can never be normal at any time. It should be a feeling that no one in the public spaces feels unsafe. And to go public isn’t simply a way to save yourself; it is about asking for change.

Her effort transcended taking care of herself. It gave confidence to those who had not spoken out to be like this.

In the middle of the bustling platform, her voice reminded everyone of one simple truth

Safety is a right, not a privilege. And silence is not an option.