'Who wants to give up everything for others?'<\/p>\n
The central government annually declares a few people heroes for
\ntheir contributions to the country, although much of their work
\nis not recognized by most people. In commemoration of Hero's Day
\non Nov. 10, The Jakarta Post asked residents who they deemed
\nheroes.<\/p>\n
Sunyoto, 41, is an owner of a foreign language school in Pasar
\nMinggu, South Jakarta. He lives with his wife and children in
\nKlender, East Jakarta:<\/p>\n
It is difficult to find a hero nowadays as everyone works for
\nmoney, and almost nobody wants to give up their life, money or
\nenergy for the sake of others. For me, anyone like that is a hero
\nof our times.<\/p>\n
However, an honest police officer or a member of the police's
\nDetachment 88, who risked their life trying to capture Malaysian
\nfugitive Azahari bin Husin and his accomplices, is a hero.<\/p>\n
This is based on the fact that they have worked hard and
\nrisked their lives despite their meager salary. So, it can more
\nor less be said that these officers don't seek money when they
\nhunt down terrorists. I understand that many will argue that it
\nis their duty to protect people, but that doesn't change the fact
\nthat they have served the country and its people.<\/p>\n
While many police officers live in luxury, they travel around
\nthe country to find terrorists to protect the public.<\/p>\n
Putri, 23, is a student of the University of Indonesia in
\nDepok and lives with her family in Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta:<\/p>\n
I think if a member of society is ever to be declared a hero
\nby the government an honest and loyal teacher or lecturer should
\nbe.<\/p>\n
I have several brilliant lecturers who have served the
\nuniversity for dozens of years, and they still live modestly. All
\nthe students love the way they teach as they always bring
\nsomething new into the class. It seems to me that they have
\ndedicated their lives to educating others.<\/p>\n
And how much you think they earn for their service? It must be
\nmuch less than many of their former students who have become big
\nnames in private companies or government agencies. I don't know
\nhow they manage to raise their children or feed their families,
\nbut they continue to dedicate their lives to the university.<\/p>\n
-- The Jakarta Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/who-wants-to-give-up-everything-for-others-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }