Ujang Komarudin
Department Of Social And Political Sciences, Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia, South Jakarta, Jakarta 12110, Indonesia

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Inquiry to the Use of ASEAN Way: China Increase Posturing and Indonesia’s Role in South China Sea Dispute KOMARUDIN, UJANG; PRAMUJI, PITUT
Jurnal Studi Pemerintahan Vol 9, No 2 (2018): May 2018
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/jgp.2018.0268.269-298

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As tension in South China Sea has been risen, pundits and scholars quickly forgot how manageable it was once during the period after the Asian Financial Crisis until before Global Economic Crisis of 2008. This paper will focus to identify and elaborate the cause for South China Sea to re-escalate after a decade of sustain peace, while trying to assess the effectiveness of ASEAN Way in defusing the conflict, and understand the role of Indonesia in South China Sea territorial dispute. Findings of the study explained what motivates China to take tougher stance in this matter, first is the internationalization of South China Sea dispute with the submission through International Court of Justice by Malaysia and Vietnam; second the growing international power and influence China gained after the global economic crisis of 2008; third, while China’s growing naval capabilities since a decade ago has made possible for China to extend its power projection far reaching its coastline. Meanwhile Indonesia tried hard to push this agenda in various formal and informal meetings in East Asia, although the noise its making still cannot lured parties involved reluctantly revert back to the old balancing power game.Keywords: South China Sea, ASEAN Way, Indonesia
HIDDEN FACE OF GLOBALIZATION Ujang Komarudin; Asrul Raman
Prosiding Seminar Nasional Pakar Prosiding Seminar Nasional Pakar 2018 Buku II
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian Universitas Trisakti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25105/pakar.v0i0.2728

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Makalah ini mempelajari bagaimana globalisasi dapat menembus batas negara dan dengan globalisasi negara maju (Amerika) melalui perusahaan Multi National Cooperatioan (MNC) –Disney dan Walmart—menjajah negara dunia ketiga (Bangladesh) dengan cara memberikan upah yang murah kepada para buruh wanita. Para kaum wanita di Bangladesh tidak berdaya menghadapi persoalan gaji murah, kemiskinan, dan keterbelakangan. Tujuan daripenelitian ini ingin melihat fenomena yang terjadi di Bangladesh terkait dengan pengaruh dan bahaya globalisasi bagi negara-negara dunia ketiga khususnya Bangladesh. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Sebuah pendekatan yang lebih menekankan proses daripada hasil. Ada beberapa temuan dalam penelitian ini diantaranya; Globalisasi telah menjadi alat yang ampuh bagi Amerika untuk menjajah Bangladesh, wanita kerap disalah-gunakan sebagai alat kendali demi perolehan keuntungan korporasi, untuk memenuhi target produksi, pekerja-pekerja wanita dipaksa bekerja sampai larut malam dan tidur di pabrik, wanita-wanita pekerja tersebut tidak memiliki waktu sama sekali untuk diri sendiri dan keluarga mereka. Tenaga kerja wanita di Bangladesh merupakan cerminan tenaga kerja wanita di negara-negara dunia ketiga lainnya. Mereka miskin, berpendidikan rendah, jauh dari jaminan kesehatan, sanitasi yang buruk, dan sulit untuk mengubah nasib. Solusinya adalah pemerintah Bangladesh harus membuka lapangan pekerjaan baru dan berusaha untuk melepaskan ketergantungan ekonomi kepada Amerika.
BETWEEN CLIENTELISM AND PATRIMONIALISM: LOCAL POLITICS OF THE PHILIPPINES AND INDONESIA Ujang Komarudin; Pitut Pramuji
JWP (Jurnal Wacana Politik) Vol 8, No 1 (2023): JWP (Jurnal Wacana Politik) March
Publisher : Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/jwp.v8i1.42602

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Erik Kuhonta, a Southeast Asian expert, describe in his article on institution of the states in Southeast Asia that among the spectrum of clientelism and regal-rational bureaucracy, only Singapore and Malaysia could be considered as having an administrative system of rule and law based – of administrative state – the closest to being labeled as legal-rational bureaucracy. Among others he observed, the Philippines is categorized as a patrimonial system, whilst Thailand and Indonesia are recognized as in the middle, with some patrimonial practices still occurring but functioning bureaucracy legal system. This study tries to find the answer to these questions: How do the clientelism and patrimonialism practices in democratized Indonesia and the Philippines local politics? The study concludes that both in Indonesia and the Philippines patronage politics is very much marring the democratization process, economic development, welfare parity, and bureaucratic reform through practices of various kinds of clientelistics approach. Democratization is not a strategy for the elimination of clientelism and patrimonialism, moreover we see meritocratic and Weberian legal-rational bureaucracy still existing in countries with clientelism and patronage politics, such as Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, or in countries that do not need full-fledge democracy, such as Singapore and Malaysia. We could even see clientelism being regulated in more developed democracy. This study shows that in countries that has clientelism practices yet do not have the effect of corruption and could manage poverty reduction program has society of better economic welfare and higher education background.
Social Media’s Impact on Political Engagement: PSI Convention Live Stream Komarudin, Ujang; Panjaitan, Sunardi; Hamid, Abdul
Research Horizon Vol. 3 No. 5 (2023)
Publisher : LifeSciFi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54518/rh.3.5.2023.164

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The presence of the internet and social media has fundamentally changed various human activities, including politics. This study investigates the political engagement strategies of the Partai Solidaritas Indonesia (PSI) through the utilization of social media, with a specific focus on the live streaming program of regional candidate conventions on the YouTube platform. The research examines the impact of PSI’s social media initiatives, aiming to involve the public in the selection of regional leaders in Tangerang Selatan and Surabaya. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the study analyzes public responses to PSI’s YouTube videos and comments, considering factors such as viewership and engagement. Despite the significant potential for online engagement due to Indonesia’s extensive internet user base, PSI’s failure to formulate a compelling narrative and provide mechanisms for active public participation resulted in limited political engagement. The study reveals that while the convention program aimed to draw media attention and project transparency, it fell short of fostering robust political engagement, emphasizing the need for more inclusive and innovative approaches to political communication in the digital age.
Indonesian Domestic Workers in Taiwan: An International Migration and Workers Rights Perspective Komarudin, Ujang; Pramuji, Pitut; Handoko, Waluyo; Irawati, Ida
Lex Publica Vol. 10 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : APPTHI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58829/lp.10.1.2023.141-164

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Abstract. Migration has been a defining aspect of the Asian regional economy for decades. This research delves into the dynamics of Indonesian migrant workers in Taiwan, with a specific emphasis on comprehending the factors contributing to their increasing presence, the living and working conditions they encounter, and the level of legal protection provided by both Indonesia and Taiwan. Employing a combination of qualitative methods and adopting a descriptive analytical approach, the study examines the labor migration patterns and circumstances of Indonesian workers in Taiwan. The findings reveal that Indonesian domestic workers in Taiwan are driven by both “push and pull factors” and the contemporary economics of labor migration. Notably, these factors include better job opportunities and higher wages in Taiwan. However, despite their significant contributions to the host country's economy, both Indonesia and Taiwan fall short in upholding the rights of these workers according to international standards, such as ILO Convention No. 189 on Domestic Workers, adopted in 2011. Nevertheless, this research illustrates the unwavering determination of domestic workers in their quest for improved conditions and acknowledgment, as they collectively challenge discriminatory policies. These findings underscore the pressing need for legal protection, both nationally and in accordance with international conventions like ILO Convention No. 189, which would recognize the labor rights and dignity of domestic workers. Consequently, this study offers valuable insights into the complex landscape of labor migration and the essential role of protective measures in shaping the experiences of Indonesian workers in Taiwan. Keywords: Indonesian migrant workers, Labor migration, Taiwan, Migrant rights, Working conditions Abstrak. Migrasi telah menjadi aspek yang mendefinisikan ekonomi regional Asia selama beberapa dekade. Penelitian ini menggali dinamika pekerja migran Indonesia di Taiwan, dengan penekanan khusus pada pemahaman terhadap faktor-faktor yang berkontribusi terhadap peningkatan kehadiran mereka, kondisi kehidupan dan kerja yang mereka alami, dan tingkat perlindungan hukum yang diberikan oleh Indonesia dan Taiwan. Dengan menggunakan kombinasi metode kualitatif dan mengadopsi pendekatan analitis deskriptif, penelitian ini mengkaji pola migrasi pekerja Indonesia di Taiwan. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa pekerja domestik Indonesia di Taiwan dipengaruhi oleh “faktor dorongan dan tarik” serta dinamika ekonomi migrasi tenaga kerja yang kontemporer. Secara mencolok, faktor-faktor ini mencakup peluang kerja yang lebih baik dan gaji yang lebih tinggi di Taiwan. Namun, meskipun kontribusi signifikan mereka terhadap ekonomi negara tuan rumah, baik Indonesia maupun Taiwan belum mampu menjaga hak-hak pekerja ini sesuai dengan standar internasional, seperti Konvensi ILO No. 189 tentang Pekerja Rumah Tangga, yang diadopsi pada tahun 2011. Namun demikian, penelitian ini mengilustrasikan tekad yang tak tergoyahkan dari pekerja domestik dalam upaya mereka untuk kondisi yang lebih baik dan pengakuan, saat mereka secara bersama-sama menantang kebijakan diskriminatif. Temuan ini menegaskan perlunya perlindungan hukum, baik secara nasional maupun sesuai dengan konvensi internasional seperti Konvensi ILO No. 189, yang akan mengakui hak-hak tenaga kerja domestik dan martabat mereka. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini memberikan wawasan berharga tentang lanskap yang kompleks dalam migrasi tenaga kerja dan peran penting tindakan perlindungan dalam membentuk pengalaman pekerja Indonesia di Taiwan. Kata kunci: Pekerja migran Indonesia, Migrasi tenaga kerja, Taiwan, Hak migran, Kondisi kerja
INDONESIA’S RESPONSES TOWARDS ROHINGYA REFUGEES: POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE Komarudin, Ujang; Ayuningtyas, Dinda
JWP (Jurnal Wacana Politik) Vol 9, No 2 (2024): JWP (Jurnal Wacana Politik) May
Publisher : Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/jwp.v9i2.54009

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Rohingya refugees, originating from Myanmar, face significant challenges in Southeast Asia due to official non-recognition and systemic discrimination. Many seek refuge in neighboring countries like Indonesia. Employing qualitative research methods and an extensive literature review, this study investigates Indonesia’s responses to the Rohingya crisis from a political perspective. Additionally, building upon conflict resolution theory, it emphasizes the importance of dialogue, mediation, and compromise in addressing intricate crises. Furthermore, it explores concepts such as humanitarian diplomacy and regionalism, elucidating Indonesia’s role within ASEAN-led mechanisms. The research reveals key findings, showing Indonesia’s active participation in diplomatic initiatives addressing the Rohingya crisis, both bilaterally and within multilateral forums. Indonesia’s policy stances reflect a commitment to humanitarian principles and regional stability, emphasizing the protection of Rohingya rights. As a prominent member of ASEAN, Indonesia has leveraged regional platforms to advocate for collective action and effectively address the Rohingya crisis. This research sheds light on Indonesia’s role in addressing one of Southeast Asia’s most pressing humanitarian challenges, underscoring the importance of regional cooperation in finding sustainable solutions.
TACKLING INDONESIA'S PLASTIC WASTE CRISIS: A POLITICAL PERSPECTIVES AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS Komarudin, Ujang; Ayuningtyas, Dinda
JURNAL TRIAS POLITIKA Vol 8, No 1 (2024): April 2024, Jurnal Trias Politika
Publisher : Universitas Riau Kepulauan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33373/jtp.v8i1.6193

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Abstrack : The escalating plastic waste crisis in Indonesia, fueled by population growth and widespread plastic usage, presents a critical environmental challenge. This study examines the Indonesian government's response to this crisis through a political lens, aiming to uncover the policy implications of its initiatives. Employing qualitative methods and an extensive literature review, this research delves into the government's strategies. Using the theory of national interest, the study focuses on policy implementation, diplomatic efforts, and public participation to set ambitious targets for waste reduction, aiming for a 30 percent decrease in overall waste by 2025. To achieve these objectives, the government has enacted various regulations and measures aimed at curbing plastic pollution. Furthermore, Indonesia has engaged in diplomatic endeavors, collaborating with international partners and participating in multilateral forums to address plastic pollution regionally and globally. Moreover, the study underscores the importance of public participation in mitigating the plastic waste crisis. It assesses the effectiveness of collaborative efforts in combating plastic pollution. Through an in-depth analysis of these factors, this study offers valuable insights into Indonesia's response to the plastic waste crisis, with the aim of informing future policymaking and facilitating effective strategies for plastic waste reduction in the country.
Money Politics and Voter Behavior: Factors Behind Incumbent Defeat in Subang Regency’s 2024 Regional Election Komarudin, Ujang; Handoko, Waluyo; Hussain, Farzana
Jurnal Hukum Vol 41, No 2 (2025): Jurnal Hukum
Publisher : Unissula

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30659/jh.41.2.216-235

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The defeat of incumbents in Indonesia’s 2024 concurrent regional elections reflects deeper issues in local electoral dynamics. In Subang Regency, the incumbent pair—Ruhimat and Aceng Kudus—lost despite holding office for five years and benefiting from institutional and political capital. This study aims to examine the factors behind this electoral defeat, using a sequential explanatory mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data were collected through closed-ended questionnaires from 400 voters across Subang sub-districts, while qualitative insights were drawn from in-depth interviews with five key informants. The findings reveal that while several variables influenced the outcome—including public dissatisfaction, weak campaign messaging, and fragmented political alliances—the most significant factor was political money. A total of 69.75% of respondents admitted that financial incentives had a decisive influence on their voting decisions. These findings underscore how clientelism and vote-buying practices continue to undermine the performance-based evaluation of candidates. The study concludes that political money remains a powerful determinant in regional elections, with significant implications for democratic accountability and electoral reform in Indonesia.
Indonesia's G20 Leadership: Navigating National Ambitions on the Global Stage Ujang Komarudin; Syafiuddin Fadlillah
JPP (Jurnal Politik Profetik) Vol 12 No 1 (2024): June
Publisher : Department of Political Science, Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/profetik.v12i1a1

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In today's interconnected world, nations confront complex economic challenges. The G20 serves as a crucial forum for coordinated action, with member countries taking turns in the annual presidency. Indonesia's stewardship in 2022 was marked by a concerted focus on global economic recovery, especially in the wake of the momentum of COVID-19, and the demonstration of its leadership prowess on the international stage. This study employs qualitative research methods and national interest theory to delve into Indonesia's strategic priorities during its historic first G20 presidency in 2022. Through a meticulous analysis of Indonesia's initiatives, it becomes evident that the presidency not only advanced the interests of the G20 as a whole but also brought significant benefits to Indonesia, the ASEAN region, and developing countries worldwide. This examination underscores Indonesia's adept maneuvering and strategic engagement within the broader global economic landscape.
Kebijakan Diskriminasi Buruh di Indonesia: Studi Kasus Buruh Perempuan di PT AICE Azzahra, Sheila Zhafira; Lestari, Try Putri; Angela, Deni; Komarudin, Ujang
Jurnal Community Vol 10, No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Prodi Sosiologi FISIP Universitas Teuku Umar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/jcpds.v10i2.9902

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This study aims to identify the form of discrimination against female workers in PT AICE's policies in 2017, and to evaluate the implementation of human rights in employement practices. Using qualitative research methods by means of library research, namely research that collects information and data using various library materials such as documents, books, magazines, historical stories, and others. The results show that PT AICE has violated Labor Law No. 13 of 2003 with discriminatory policies against female workers, such as not providing nutritious food and shuttle transportation for female workers who work at night. These violations are considered a form of violence and exploitation against women workers. In addition, patriarchal culture still influences inequitable access and opportunities for women in the labor sector, which is reflected in the company's unwillingness to fulfill the rights of women workers, such as reproductive rights, health insurance during pregnancy, and rights for women workers who work at night. These findings show that there are still many human rights violations against women in the world of work.