If Kim Jong Un leads Indonesia, a strong country, the people will be more quiet

Pontianak, Thekabarnews.com—The account of Ade Muslih requested for this article to be written. “Assalamu’alaikum, Bang. If you could, please tell me what the good and bad things would be if Kim Jong Un or his system of government ran our country. Thank you in advance, Bang.” Okay, I will attempt to look it over in the Koptagul way, Wak!

There was no vote to choose the name Kim Jong Un. It doesn’t come from billboards on the side of the road. Especially the poll result that said “electability growing by 0.7%”. He was birthed from the womb of power. Like a family “rice cooker,” the top position in North Korea passes down through the family. The son of Kim Jong Il was born on January 8, 1983. He is the one who utilizes it, no matter who his child is.

The name of the country is the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. It sounds like a democracy, but it is actually a communist country. The name is long and pleasant, yet the content is short and firm. There is only one leader, one voice, and one truth. Its ideology is Juche communism, which emphasizes that everyone has to rely on themselves. It emphasizes standing on your own two feet, shutting your ears and eyes, and then telling the world, “You are jealous.”

In 2011, Kim Jong Un became the Supreme Leader of North Korea. He is still young, yet his might is like a rotting durian—the scent spreads everywhere once it falls. He is in charge of the party, the military, and the country all at the same time. Opposition? Museum. Free press? It presents a narrative that lacks veracity. What do you think? It could be a one-way journey to a location with no signal. You’re dead. 

Now, let’s imagine while drinking a cup of sugarless coffee. What if Kim Jong Un were in charge of Indonesia?

Wow, Indonesia appears clean right away. There were no protests, riots, or loud people on the internet. What else can I say? I am simply staring blankly and babbling. People are not talking on social media; they’re just taking pictures of their leaders. People are making quick decisions without discussing them beforehand. The national anthem may be the official TikTok music for the whole country. Sounds good? Yes. Does it seem safe? Yes, too. But safe in what way? It’s akin to a chicken kept in the refrigerator, which is safe but also cold and lifeless.

People start to whisper when they criticize. Satire becomes sinful. Before they tell jokes, comedians like Panji should learn about philosophy. The artist wonders—is this spot safe? as they paint. Indonesia is tranquil, the people are quiet, and thoughts are put on airplane mode.

Actually, Indonesia didn’t come from silence—it came from a lot of noise. Different viewpoints, meaningless arguments, and conversations in coffee shops, which can sometimes be more honest than meetings, are what brought Indonesia to life. It is true that our democracy is loud. At times, it is embarrassing. A lot of the time, it makes me cry. However, people might still respond by saying, “Bang, this is nonsense.” Then we start to imagine, “What if there was a perfect country!”

So, a utopia country came into being. It is a robust nation, home to wealthy individuals who live in safety, tranquility, and tranquility. There is no corruption, and people are free to discuss, criticize, and make fun of anything. So lovely. It looks too good, like a real estate ad: “Strategic position, flood-free, price negotiable.”

A utopia country is one that has no problems and is shocked when it does. Corrupt people are punished severely, without asking about their jobs or looking at their billboards. This situation isn’t due to the goodness of the officials but rather to the system’s inability to provide thieves with any motivation or ideas.

It is strange, but this country actually remains calm in the face of criticism. People can talk, criticize, complain, and even develop memes about their leaders. Leaders understand that they should only assume leadership roles if they can withstand ridicule.

Leaders in this country aren’t gods. They work on a contract basis. There are limits to authority and terms of office. You do not need a statue after you leave; just go back to your hometown. There are fewer billboards now, and face photographs do not haunt the road bends anymore. I am ready to die; this feeling is no longer temporary.

Work, not relationships, keeps the economy going. Rich people can stay rich as long as they do not purchase the law with receipts. Promises do not benefit the impoverished; access does. School teaches you how to think, not how to clap. There should be free media, caring citizens, and a government that does not interfere.
Then comes the last inquiry, with a sly smile: Is this utopia country genuine, or is it just a dream after eating something spicy?

This is the answer: a utopia country never really exists. It is not a place to live but a reflection. It was made to mock us every time we say, “Ah, the current state is good enough.”

A lot of the time, Indonesia’s issues are not because the utopia is too high; they are because we settle for half-measures too quickly. We have laws, but they don’t always work. We are proud of free expression, but we get frustrated easily. While we scoff at North Korea, we progressively work on our own trial version.

Koptagul’s version says, It is preferable for a country to be loud and lively than to be tranquil and appear to be joyful. Making memes of leaders is preferable to teaching people to be quiet or lie.

Most people believe that justice is only a fantasy, despite our frequent dreams of it. It is not the people who are in sound slumber, but the nation’s conscience.

By: Rosadi Jamani, Chairman of Satupena West Kalimantan.