Abstract—The purpose of the study is to find out relation of moral massage between the authority and globalization in proverb. Proverb is one of the many forms of cultural identity of the Indonesian/Malay people filled with moral values. The values contained within those proverbs are beneficial not only to the society, but also to those who held power amidst on this era of globalization. The method being used is qualitative research through content analysis which is done by describing and uncovering the forms and meanings of proverbs used within Indonesia Minangkabau society. Sources for this study’s data were extracted from a Minangkabau native speaker in the sub district of Tanah Abang, Jakarta. Said sources were retrieved through a series of interviews with the Minangkabau native speaker, whose speech is still adorned with idiomatic expressions. The research findings show that there are 30 existed proverbs or idiomatic expressions in the Minangkabau language often used by its indigenous people. The thirty data contain moral values which are closely interwoven with the matter of power and globalization. Analytical results show that the fourteen moral values contained within proverbs reflect a firm connection between rule and power in globalization; such as: responsible, brave, togetherness and consensus, tolerance, politeness, thorough and meticulous, honest and keeping promise, ingenious and learning, care, self-correction, be fair, alert, arbitrary, self-awareness. Structurally, proverbs possess an unchangeably formal construction; symbolically, proverbs possess meanings that are clearly decided through ethnographic communicative factors along with situational and cultural contexts. Values contained within proverbs may be used as a guide in social management, be it between fellow men, between men and nature, or even between men and their Creator. Therefore, the meanings and values contained within the morals of proverbs could also be utilized as a counsel for those who rule and in charge of power in order to stem the tides of globalization that had already spread into sectoral, territorial and educational continuums. Keywords—Continuum, globalization, identity, proverb, rule- power. I.INTRODUCTION ROVERBS, filled within moral and cultural values, are rarely touched by scientists, experts or scholars as analytical materials in conferences, symposiums or study. Even though the meanings—wrapped in the form of moral messages—contained within those idiomatic expressions are able to pass through time and space, as a result they became Prima Gusti Yanti is with University of Muhammadiyah Prof.Dr.Hamka, Jakarta, Indonesia (corresponding author to provide phone: 081286864667; e- mail: pgustiyanti@yahoo.com). Fairul Zabadi, was with the Development and Curtivation Language Board Education and Cultural Minister Affair, Indonesia (e-mail: fzabadi@yahoo.com). very identifiable among the masses and are highly helpful as a cornerstone for the ever-diversifying society [1], [2]. If we delve deeper into the meanings of proverbs and relate them to Naisbitt’s proposition concerning globalization of a uniform pattern that demands us to think globally and act locally, then its benefits would affect us more prominently. By using idiomatic expressions also reflect the indication that each person/tribe possesses a distinct identity that cannot simply be erased. Meanings contained within idiomatic sayings must be extensively comprehended in order for it to become an inspiration for our cause, including leaders who are in charge over rule and power—be in the present or the future. Indonesian or Malay thoughts are conveyed in explicit and implicit Indonesian proverbs. The research found that the Indonesian or Malay proverbs were also highlight the social, moral values, customs and the philosophy of the Malays associated with metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, logic and aesthetics which reflect their interactions with their surroundings. The language of Indonesian or Malay proverbs has portrayed aspects of creativity and high thinking. The high level of thinking and creativity in the formation of the Indonesian or Malay proverbs use environment and nature as its base [3] II.LITERATURE REVIEW A.Idiomatic Expression Idiomatic expression—colloquially, proverbs, can be similarly identified with figurative expressions, or metaphor, which are distinct from everyday speech [4]. Such distinction is perceived not only by the essence from which it was constructed, but also from the meanings and moral values contained within it. Such distinction also makes idiomatic expression to be perceived as an intellect’s language. Even so, there are some among the society who considered the use of idiomatic expression in speech to be sesquipedalian and inefficient, even antiquated. Despite of that, utilizing idiomatic expression in speech actually improves the capability of the brain for multi-reasoning, resulting in a more critical experience and thought patterns [5]. For instance is when one is going to advise another to save up. The impression will feel somewhat rough when one use the phrase berhematlah dan jangan boros/save up and don’t be waster. It will be a different matter if the advice is presented as the idiomatic phrase of air laut pun jika ditimba akan kering /even the sea will wither if it were continuously drawn. The advised one will Unveiling the Indonesian Identity through Proverbial Expressions: The Relation of Meaning between Authority and Globalization Prima Gusti Yanti, Fairul Zabadi P World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering Vol:9, No:10, 2015 3400 International Scholarly and Scientific Research & Innovation 9(10) 2015 scholar.waset.org/1307-6892/10002552 International Science Index, Structural and Construction Engineering Vol:9, No:10, 2015 waset.org/Publication/10002552