Analisis Kritis atas Fenomena Pelantikan Pejabat yang Berlebihan Oleh: Syansul Maarif Euforia Kekuasaan di Balik Seremoni Pelantikan Belum genap setahun menjabat, Presiden Prabowo Subianto tampak begitu rajin melantik pejabat negara. Dari menteri dan wakil menteri hingga staf khusus dan pejabat istana, daftar nama yang dilantik seolah tak berhenti bertambah. Publik mulai mempertanyakan: apakah ini pemerintahan efisien yang dijanjikan, atau justru “kabinet gemuk” yang membebani anggaran negara? Seremoni pelantikan yang sering kali disiarkan dengan gegap gempita di televisi memberi kesan stabilitas dan kerja cepat. Namun, di balik simbolisme tersebut, terselip paradoks besar: jumlah pejabat yang membengkak justru memperlihatkan wajah birokrasi yang semakin berlapis, tidak ramping, dan cenderung tidak efisien. Janji Efisiensi yang Menyusut di Tengah Politik Akomodatif Saat kampanye, Prabowo sering berbicara tentang pentingnya pemerintahan yang efisien dan kuat. Namun setelah berkuasa, rea...
1. What Are Stocks and Why Do They Matter? Stocks represent ownership in a company. When you buy a stock, you’re essentially purchasing a small piece of that company. If the company performs well and earns profits, you can also benefit through dividends or capital gains (the increase in stock price). Stock investing is one of the most popular ways to build wealth because of its high potential returns. However, it also comes with risks — which is why understanding the basics before investing is crucial. 2. Prepare Yourself Before Investing Before you start buying stocks, there are several key things you should do first: a. Set Your Investment Goals Are you investing for the long term, for retirement, education, or short-term profit? Your goals determine your investment strategy — whether it’s short-term trading or long-term investing. b. Know Your Risk Profile Everyone has a different tolerance for risk. If you prefer stability, you might choose blue-chip stocks from large, established ...