Language and nationalism<\/p>\n
As the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence
\napproaches, increased efforts are being made by the government to
\nreplace foreign-language terms with Indonesian ones in
\nresidential areas, shopping centers, hotels and other public
\nplaces. This has already been done in the areas of Jakarta,
\nBogor, Tangerang and Bekasi (Jabotabek).<\/p>\n
While the proliferation of foreign terms may be regarded as a
\nconsequence of globalization, it is also reflects an erosion of
\npride in our own language. In a more extreme sense it may even be
\nsaid that the use of foreign terms reflects a waning of our
\nnationalist spirit.<\/p>\n
The improper verbal use of the Indonesian language in daily
\nrelationships can perhaps be tolerated to prevent communication
\nfrom becoming stuffy. However, the proper formal use of the
\nIndonesian language in writing must be preserved.<\/p>\n
-- Jayakarta, Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/language-and-nationalism-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }