"The Morality of Leisure: Youth, Public Space, and Social Control in Surabaya, Indonesia" Published in: Bijdragen tot de taal-, land- en volkenkunde / Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences of Southeast Asia (2018) – or similar ethnographic studies by Dr. Bianca Manzi or Dr. Rachmah Ida (Airlangga University, Surabaya).
Exploring PNS ABG Surabaya: A Glimpse into Indonesian Social Issues and Culture "The Morality of Leisure: Youth, Public Space, and
– Known locally as the City of Heroes , Surabaya is a metropolis that never sleeps. It is the heartbeat of Java’s eastern corridor, a hub of trade, education, and industry. Yet, beneath the gleaming facades of new malls and the smooth flow of the Mirae and Jimerto toll roads lies a complex social tapestry. This article explores the unlikely intersection of three distinct keywords: PNS (Pegawai Negeri Sipil/Civil Servants) , ABG (Anak Baru Gede/Teenagers) , and the unique social issues and culture of Surabaya. Exploring PNS ABG Surabaya: A Glimpse into Indonesian
Despite the prestige, there is a recurring social critique of PNS productivity. Common stereotypes include civil servants "strolling in malls" during work hours. This was notably visible in recent enforcement actions where authorities caught government employees shopping during work-from-home (WFH) periods. 2. Youth Culture (ABG) and "Arek" Identity This article explores the unlikely intersection of three