28 October 2009

Reason No 7 / Sebab No 7

Malaysia is more peaceful than Indonesia. According to the Global Peace Index 2009 issued by the Vision of Humanity organisation, out of 144 countries ranked, Malaysia is at No 26. Other countries in the twenties are Chile (20), Oman (21), Netherlands (22), Singapore (23), Slovakia (24), Uruguay (25), Hungary (27), Spain (28) and Costa Rica (29). On the other hand, Indonesia is at No 67, with Equatorial Guinea (61), Nicaragua (61), Morocco (63), Jordan (64), Namibia (65), Argentina (66), Cuba (68) and Bahrain (69). With all the bombings, I expected Indonesia to be in no 130 and above with Colombia (130), North Korea (131), Lebanon (132), Central African Republic (133), Georgia (134), Zimbabwe (134), Russia (136), Pakistan (137), Chad (138), Democratic Republic of the Congo (139), Sudan (140), Israel (141), Somalia (142), Afghanistan (143) and Iraq (144).

Malaysia lebih aman dari Indonesia. Mengikut Indeks Keamanan Dunia 2009 dikeluarkan oleh organisasi Vision of Humantity, dari 144 negara yang ditaraf, Malaysia di tempat 26. Negara lain di dalam dua puluhan adalah Chile (20), Oman (21), Belanda (22), Singapura (23), Slovakia (24), Uruguay (25), Hungary (27), Sepanyol (28) dan Costa Rica (29). Sebaliknya, Indonesia di No 67 bersama dengan Equatorial Guinea (61), Nicaragua (61), Morocco (63), Jordan (64), Namibia (65), Argentina (66), Cuba (68) dan Bahrain (69). Dengan pengemboman, saya ingatkan Indonesia akan berada di No 130 ke atas dengan Colombia (130), Korea Utara (131), Lebanon (132), Republik Afrika Tengah (133), Georgia (134), Zimbabwe (134), Russia (136), Pakistan (137), Chad (138), Republik Demokratik Kongo (139), Sudan (140), Israel (141), Somalia (142), Afghanistan (143) dan Iraq (144).

Source/Rujukan: http://www.visionofhumanity.org/gpi/results/rankings.php

21 October 2009

Reason No 6 / Sebab No 6

In the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2009, there are eight Indonesian and Malaysian universities in the Top 100 Asian Universities Rankings. Five of them are Malaysian, including Universiti Malaya (UM) at No 39, which is also at No 180 in the world. Highest Indonesian university is the Universitas Indonesia at No 50. No Indonesian universities are in in Top 200 world universities.

Di dalam Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2009, terdapat lapan universiti Indonesia dan Malaysia di dalam the Top 100 Asian Universities Rankings. Lima daripadanya adalah dari Malaysia, termasuk Universiti Malaya (UM) di No 39, yang juga di No 180 di dunia. Universiti Indonesia tertinggi adalah Universitas Indonesia di No 50. Tiada universiti Indonesia berada di dalam Top 200 universiti dunia.

The ranking/Penarafan:
39. Universiti Malaya (UM)
50. Universitas INDONESIA
51. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
63=. Universitas GADJAH MADA
69. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
80. BANDUNG Institute of Technology (ITB)
82=. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
90. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Source/Rujukan: http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings

14 October 2009

Reason No 5 / Sebab No 5

According to the Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index 2008, Malaysia is at No. 47. Other countries in the 43-57 rank include Macau, Czech Republic, Costa Rica, Hungary, Jordan, Latvia, Slovakia, South Africa, Italy, Seychelles and Greece. Indonesia is at No. 126, with countries like Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guyana, Honduras, Libya, Mozambique and Uganda. 180 countries are in the Index.

Menurut Indeks Persepsi Rasuah 2009 Transparency International, Malaysia berada di No 47. Negara-negara lain di taraf 43-57 termasuk Macau, Republik Czech, Costa Rica, Hungary, Jordan, Latvia, Slovakia, Afrika Selatan, Italy, Seychelles dan Greek. Indonesia berada di No. 126, dengan negara seperti Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guyana, Honduras, Libya, Mozambique dan Uganda. Ada 180 negara di dalam Indeks.

Source/Rujukan: http://www.transparency.org/news_room/in_focus/2008/cpi2008/cpi_2008_table

07 October 2009

Reason No 4 / Sebab No 4

According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)'s Human Development Report 2009, Malaysia has "High Human Development" in human development index (HDI) rankings. On the other hand, Indonesia only has "Medium Human Development". Malaysia is at No 66 out of 182 countries. Indonesia is at No 111.

Menurut Laporan Pembangunan Manusia 2009 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Malaysia mempunyai "Pembangunan Manusia Tinggi" di dalam penarafan indeks pembangunan manusia (HDI). Sebaliknya, Indonesia hanya mempunyai "Pembangunan Manusia Sederhana". Malaysia berada di No 66 daripada 182 negara. Indonesia berada di No 111.

Source/Rujukan: http://hdr.undp.org/en/statistics/