*This is the fifth chapter of the previous article. On the first day of coverage, Josi and I reported on the lack of clean water. Since we had arranged it the day before, Inak Hikmah and Pak Jumaah were already waiting. Inak Hikmah lives in a makeshift wooden house with her husband and a small…
*This is the fourth chapter of the previous article. The next day, we set off to the location I had researched, specifically in Penyisuk Village, East Lombok. The area was drier compared to previous reporting locations. Since my research was still very raw, I, Tari, Josi, Ovan, and Bram decided to conduct a survey. Ovan…
*This is the third chapter of the previous article. Members of the community health center set up a health post in the provided hall. Residents flocked to get their health checked. Their faces showed reluctance. I knew why. The health center rarely visited Maringkik Island. When they did come, it was usually for coverage—image management….
*This is the second chapter of the previous article. SEPTEMBER 2016 I tried to get close to Tari, a senior reporter who, in my opinion, is not only beautiful but also very impressive. Despite her small stature, she managed to stay on the Tanah Airku program for over two years. But I’m not the type…
This story is inspired by personal experience. All of the characters are covered with fake names but the places are real. DECEMBER 2018 A notebook, accompanied by a pen, rests elegantly on my lap. An empty glass that once held packaged coffee stands quietly beside my laptop. A portable speaker gently plays my favorite music….