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Michael is a professional leader in the fields of energy investments, complex commercial deals, and sustainability with extensive international experience. His personal interests span from socio-political issues, history, and culture.
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The (Un)Sustainability of Growth
By michael on October 30, 2006
At a glance, significant economic indicators of Asian countries may seem to lead them to prosperous states. The medium and long term question is then whether the growth socially and environmentally sustainable? Welfare is more than just dollars or yuans; it is also about the human and the nature – two elements that are not reaping much benefit from the vast growth in Asia . Concerns on ever-widening economic and social gap lurk in as well as environmental degradation.
Category: Business & Society
Bukan Salah Mereka, Kawan!
Bukan salah mereka, Kawan
Kalau mereka melulu mencerca
Kalau mereka selalu curiga
Bukan salah mereka, Kawan
Jika karya kita dituduh dusta
Semua pikiran kita terbungkus nista
Bukan pula salah mereka, Kawan
Kala mereka tak ada waktu sisih
Karena mereka pun pasti risih
Puluhan tahun mereka jalani
Dikekang ganasnya tirani
Gelap pekat pembunuhan opini
Ribuan malam mereka lalui
Teriakan mereka tak ada yang peduli
Kebenaran tak pernah ada yang gali
Bukan salah mereka, Kawan
Karena cinta kita pada Ibu Pertiwi yang sama
Tapi cara kita memang beda
Wahai Kawan, ambil substansi
Abaikan celaan yang basi
Tuhan Sang Hakim Maha Adil
Waktu penguak yang benar
Kita wujudkan cita-cita
Kita buktikan kata-kata
Akan jadi salah kita, Kawan
Kalau perjuangan ini kembali terpuruk
Kalau rakyat hidup makin buruk
Tapi yang pasti, ini bukan salah mereka, Kawan …
Rotterdam, 5 Juli 2007
Michael C. Putrawenas