Indonesia civil service workforce and personal inner peace reflected

A reflective piece discusses Indonesia’s expanding civil service, noting that the number of civil servants (ASN) reached 6.54 million by the end of 2025, according to the Badan Kepegawaian Negara. The author questions whether the growing size translates into effective public service, citing a study from Kutai Timur that found contract workers often outperform permanent staff.

A second essay examines the overload of external noise in modern life—social media, constant notifications, and urban bustle—and its impact on personal well‑being. It urges readers to seek inner silence, drawing on Islamic teachings that emphasize the heart’s calm when one remembers God. Both articles call for deeper purpose beyond routine attendance or endless information consumption.