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On 7 January 2024, I became one of the fact checkers of the third presidential election debate on defense, security, international relations, and geopolitics for The Conversation Indonesia. Here are some of my analyses (in Indonesian language): https://twitter.com/ConversationIDN/status/1743992586954785268 https://twitter.com/ConversationIDN/status/1744022763189555310 This is also featured in:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1z4V6yBspd/ https://twitter.com/ConversationIDN/status/1744033823812382787 https://twitter.com/ConversationIDN/status/1744034719677939916 https://twitter.com/ConversationIDN/status/1744038851918880974 https://twitter.com/ConversationIDN/status/1744039567349690658

2023 has been a year not unlike many others in my life. But if I must mention one aspect of my life that improved last year, it is that I started physical exercises that resulted in considerable progress in my body. I was not an obese guy, but my belly was so fat from poor diet and lack of physical activity. I was never eager to exercise until last year, and I managed to cut back some kilograms and slim down my belly. The result was so clearly visible that many of my family members and friends noticed. So, I want to express my gratitude to those who motivated me into doing something I was never eager to. The person whom I consider the most influential to my starting exercises last year is my colleague, Farah. She was the one who invited me to join Strong Nation classes as well as to run at GBK stadium. Farah, I am forever grateful for what you have done for me. I am also thankful to Coach Denny and my Strong Nation mates: Momo, Rina, Hilda, Dian, Mbak Mita, Uni Andam, Ci Moon, etc. who...