WRITING II – Report Text, News Item and Discussion Text.

Report Text

PACU JALUR

 Pacu Jalur is the biggest annual festival in Kuantan Singingi regency especially in the capital city of Taluk Kuantan district that located along the river Kuantan. In the beginning this even is intended as an event to celebrate the days of the Muslims like Maulid Nabi. But after the independence of Indonesia, this festival is intended to celebrate the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia . 

Pacu Jalur is a long rowing boat race. The boat is made of wooden tree that reach 25 to 40 meters and the crew of pacu jalur is between 50-60 people. Before the main event of "Pacu Jalur 'is started, it usually held entertainment performances like singing and dancing performances to entertain all participants and surrounding communities, especially those in Teluk Kuantan.

Pacu Jalur Tradition is held annualy during the anniversary of Indonesia's independence day, this make Taluk Kuantan becomes more popular as a national tourist destination. The race that contains of approximately 60 people at the Kuantan River is usually followed by the local community, neighboring districts, it even participated by the neighboring countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

News Item

Pekanbaru blanketed by fog

Thick fog allegedly originating from forest fires covered Pekanbaru, Riau on Saturday, causing low visibility and pollution.

According to the Pollutant Standard Index report, the level of pollution has reached 70.Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport manager Ibnu Hasan said visibility had fallen to only 500 meters, below the aviation standard. 

Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Pekanbaru chapter analyst Sanya Gautami said the fog had likely come from South Sumatra. However, she said that several hot spots in Riau had likely also contributed to creating the fog.

According to information from National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) head of data Agus Wibowo, Riau had nine hot spots, while South Sumatra had 264. Meanwhile, Bangka Belitung had 22 hot spots, Lampung 15 spots, Jambi eight spots and North Sumatra one.

Discussion text

Birth Control in Riau

                 Riau has a population of 5 million, according to the results of Population Census in 2010 Most people agree especially  in Riau that some form of  family limitation is desirable for the good of the family and society. But individuals and groups–especially religious groups–differ on the methods of birth control.

Couples that practice birth control do so for various reasons. They may want to limit or space their children, or to have no children at all. Young couples often postpone having children so that both partners can work full-time. Other couples space their children so they can give each child as much attention as possible. Some women are advised by their doctors to avoid pregnancy for health reasons.

Even though birth control has gained in acceptance. Some people fear that birth control encourages sexual relations outside marriage or that government might impose birth control. Some religious groups oppose birth control on moral grounds.

In conclusion, birth control is a choice among parents whether they want to limit their children,  or to have no children at all. There must be some reasons behind their choice to control the birth economy, social, or may be health. I do agree that having children is the purpose of marriage. However, to prevent population explosion, we need to take an action and birth control is the best answer.