Basalama: Aniesa

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Advisory Roles

Beyond her own kitchens, Aniesa Basalama serves as a consultant for luxury hotel chains (including a five-star property in Nusa Dua, Bali) looking to "Indonesianize" their F&B offerings without descending into cliché. She famously rejected a hotel's request to add "satay" to a high-end tasting menu, insisting instead on Gohu Ikan (Manado-style tuna sashimi), which has since become the hotel's signature dish. aniesa basalama

5. Notable Publications and Contributions

While her extensive publication list includes various journal articles and conference papers, her contributions can be categorized into books and community service reports.

Authored Texts: She has authored and co-authored textbooks used in anthropology curriculums in Indonesia. These texts often serve as guides for students learning qualitative research methods and ethnographic writing.
Community Engagement: A significant portion of her work involves "Community Service" (Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat), a mandatory component of Indonesian academia. In this capacity, she has led projects to help preserve local manuscripts or assist local governments in creating culturally sensitive public policies.

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Key Highlights:

Governor of Jakarta (2017–2022):
- Focused on education reforms, improving public services, and reducing bureaucracy.
- Advocated for decentralization and digital government services.
- Faced criticism for policies on informal sector workers and housing.
Minister of Education and Culture (2019–2023):
- Promoted character-building education (Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter) to emphasize ethics and discipline.
- Pushed for the integration of technology in schools amidst the pandemic.
- Controversial decisions included banning short skirts in schools in 2023.
Academic and Thought Leadership:
- A renowned urban planner and author (e.g., Mengajak Anak ke Taman, Cerita Indonesia untuk Anak).
- Emphasizes grassroots development and community empowerment.
Presidential Aspirations:
- Ran in Indonesia's 2024 presidential election as NasDem's candidate.
- Campaign focused on education, infrastructure, and combating poverty.