37. No doubt that the charter ruling, which still requires consensus –... e.6, p.10, l.1
38. It is not a holy book that can never be changed. e.6, p.11, l.6
39. The government needs to do its best to ensure that Indonesia will not pose a stumbling block to the implementation of the ASEAN charter. e.6, p.14, l.2
4.2.2. Time A. When
There are 9 conjunctions “when” are found in the Jakarta Post editorials, they are as follows:
1. The majority of whom are Muslims, should make this kind of transformation at
a time when the popular notion in the west remains that democracy and Islam are not compatible. e.1, p.7, l.13
2. So when President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono accepted the award at the
ceremony in Bali, he was doing so on behalf of the 240 million Indonesians.
e.1, p.9, l.1
3. When the torch of reformasi began in 1998, it was a movement from below,... e.1, p.11, l.6
4. When the president said that Indonesia’s democracy was now producing political stability... e.1, p.13, l.1
5. ... this is one of those exceptions when we should be patting ourselves on the back for making democracy ... e.1, p.15, l.4
6. The day when adults inside and outside the school gates stop taking for granted ... e.2, p.16, l.1
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7. This is in stark contrast to the rationale given by the constitutional court when
it struck out an article contravened the democratic principles enshrined in the
1945 constitution. e.3, p.3, l.6
8. This is another futile exercise to shore up their position at a time when their credibility is fast waning. e.3, p.12, l.5
9. Hopes abounded back in 1997 when ASEAN leaders decided to accept Myanmar membership in the region’s main political ... e.5, p.4, l.4
B. While
There are 4 conjunctions “while” are found in the Jakarta Post editorials, they are as follows:
1. ... we find hard it to understand why Temasek from the outset was picked on as
the primary defendant while the case centered on charges of abuse of market dominance by Telkomsel, e.4, p.8, l.6
2. The Indonesia government also owns 14.29 percent of Indosat, while Temasek
indirectly holds only 35 percent of Telkomsel and almost 31 percent of Indosat.
e.4, p.9, l.7
3. While Indonesia and the Philippines lead in democracy, other countries like Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia are still are a long way away. e.6, p.12, l.2
4. For 40 years, only 30 percent of ASEAN decisions were really implemented
while the rest became historic documents. e.6, p.3, l.2
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C. Since
There are 3 conjunctions “since” are found in the Jakarta Post editorials, they are as follows:
1. Perhaps it was just as well that none of the first three presidents since the
collapse of Soeharto regime- B.J Habiebie, Abdurahman Wahid and Megawati
Soekarnoputri- ... e.1, p.12, l.2
2. Instead of toasting what the regional grouping has achieved since its inception for decades ago. e.5, p.2, l.2
3. Departing from ASEAN non-interference credo, leaders of the region have
since then put pressure on Myanmar’s military junta to expedite the moves it has pledge to take for restoring democracy. e.5, p.6, l.3
D. After
There are 6 conjunctions “after” are found in the Jakarta Post editorials, they are as follows:
1. … a student suffered a broken arm after being beaten by members of a school gang. e.2, p.5, l.4
2. … less stopped after a short hazing period. e.2, p.10, l.6
3. … Indosat put on sale by government soon after the terrorist bombings in Bali killed hundreds of people. e.4, p.12, l.7
4. It ended its status as an informal organization after 40 years following the
signing of its charter by the leaders of the 10 member Assosiation of Southeast Asian Nations during its 40
th
commemorative summit in Singapore. e.6, p.2, l.2
5. Indonesia amended its constitution only after the fall of long time ruler Soeharto in 1998. e.6, p.11, l.2
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6. After waiting for 40 years, ASEAN finally has its own constitution. e.6, p.13, l.1
A. Until
There is one conjunction “until” is found in the Jakarta Post editorials, it is as follow:
1. We can only observe that the hazing period for new students has grown from
the customary few weeks to sometimes the entire year until new students move up a grade. e.1, p.4, l.
4.2.3. Place A. Where
There are 3 conjunctions “place” are found in the Jakarta Post editorials, they are as follows:
1. The latest school bullying incident occurred in one of the city’s top high
schools, in south Jakarta, where a student suffered a broken arm after being beaten by members of a school gang. e.2, p.5, l.3
2. Where all this sickening behavior comes from we don’t know for sure. e.2, p.10, l.1
3. Ten years is too long to be still waiting to hear of significant change in
Myanmar, where millions of people may have suffered international sanctions. e.5, p.9, l.8
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4.2.4. Contrast A. Although
There is one conjunction “although” is found in the Jakarta post editorials, it is as follow:
1. Makes it still very difficult for the regional grouping to practice the
fundamental principles of democracy, although the charter also rules the leaders’ summit can overrule any decisions or the objections of its members. e.6, p.10, l.7
B. Even though
There is one conjunction “even though” is found in the Jakarta Post editorials, it is as follow:
1. He may have a point: even though principles can deny the root of the problem originate in their schools…e.2, p.7, l.4
4.2.5. Cause A.
Because
There are 11 conjunctions “because” are found in the Jakarta Post editorials, they are as follows:
1. Under the surface of a people known for their friendliness, one senses tolerance
for the abuse of those “who deserve” to be disciplined, probably because many experienced it at school e.2, p.11, l.8
2. This seems entirely illogical because it would be the Indonesian government
and not Temasek that would benefit the most from Telkomsel’s monopolistic
prices” e.4, p.11, l.5
3. It should at least delete the word “association” from the acronym, because starting Tuesday it has become a legally bound organization. e.6, p.1, l.4
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4. It is something worthy to celebrate, because from now all the organizations’
decisions are legally binding because the voluntary mechanism is no longer there.
e.6, p.2, l.7
5. It is very unfortunate that brutality of the Myanmar junta has severely jeopardized the atmosphere and substance of the summit and little attention was
given to the charter’s endorsement because many people directly relate the capacity of the charter as a legal base to punish Myanmar generals. e.6, p.4, l.5
6. We welcome the signing of the new charter because it brings new hope –
regardless of how quickly it will happen – that the charter will pave the way for the 10 member countries to accelerate their economic development, the welfare of
their people and the freedom of their citizens. e.6, p.5, l.2
7. And because the charter requires ratification by all 10 members in one year, we
urge the House of Representatives to prioritize the ratification process of the
ASEAN charter. e.6, p.6, l.1
8. The legislators need to remember ASEAN needs their statesmanship because
Indonesia is the largest member of the organization and should show exemplary
behavior to its neighbors. e.6, p.6, l.7
9. We do share the concerns of various parties, like human rights organizations,
parliament members in the region and other civil society organizations, because
the charter has been much watered down from its original draft, especially on the protection of the human rights and the freedom from fear and oppression.
e.6, p.9, l.4
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