2021/05/26 |
Not Obedience But Dignity: A Message From a Former Migrant Worker
A former domestic worker in Hong Kong for over ten years, Iweng Karsiwen is currently the Chair of Families of Indonesian Migrant Workers (Kabar Bumi). In this exposé, Iweng tells of her experience and challenges with the industry.
2021/05/25 |
How Trans Women in Bandung, Indonesia Built New Lives in Covid Economy
When Covid-19 began to take hold in Indonesia in March 2020, the trans women community in Bandung suffered. Gardening and community kitchens are some of ways they’ve responded.
2021/02/05 |
Chinese New Year in Indonesia Is Political
After Suharto’s New Order collapsed, Chinese New Year became a national holiday. It could only be celebrated at home before.
2021/01/28 |
Why an American Digital Nomad’s Tweet Sparked Outrage Among Indonesians
An American woman living in Bali during the pandemic angered the Indonesian public by seemingly inviting foreigners to the island despite a travel ban. Here are some of the factors that fueled the outrage.
2021/01/19 |
Indonesian Government Official Threatens Legal Trouble For Those Who Refuse Covid-19 Vaccine
An Indonesian government official has spoken of penalizing citizens who refuse mandatory Covid-19 vaccination. Human rights organizations and experts have condemned the idea.
2021/01/15 |
Indonesia Delays Migrant Worker Fee Exemption
Indonesia’s state agency in charge of migrant worker protection announced today that it will delay the implementation of the “exemption of placement fee policy” by six months.
2021/01/05 |
As World Sours on Coal, Top Producer Indonesia Tries To Sweeten It at Home
Indonesia’s coal industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. The government’s solution triggers debate on the future of the country’s energy policy.
2021/01/04 |
Vaccine Seen as Potentially Shoring up China’s Image in Indonesia, the Philippines
China could gain favor in Southeast Asia’s two biggest countries if its vaccines work.
2020/12/23 |
Celebrating Christmas and Pluralism as an Indonesian Minority
Christmas in Indonesia this year arrives as pluralism and tolerance in the country are under attack.
2020/12/14 |
Indonesia: Police Arrest Top Militant Linked To Bali Bombings
Indonesian police have arrested a senior leader of the al-Qaida-linked extremist group which carried out the 2002 Bali bombings. The militant was also believed to be involved in other deadly attacks.
2020/11/23 |
‘Man of Contradictions’: Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo
Ben Bland's biography of Indonesia's president Joko Widodo is a study of compromises made to ascend the heights of political power.
2020/11/05 |
Taiwan, Indonesia Spar Over Migrant Worker Fees
While Indonesia is taking on the responsibility for protecting their citizens, it is time for Taiwan to do the same for migrant workers in order to live up to its reputation as a beacon for human rights in Asia.
2020/10/06 |
'The Jakarta Method' Tells of US Role in Indonesian Massacre
“Most people know very little about Indonesia, and almost nothing about what happened in 1965-66 in that archipelago nation.” 'The Jakarta Method' retells one of Indonesia’s most significant yet controversial chapters in history, holding Washington accountable for one of its worst atrocities.
2020/09/14 |
The Price of Beijing's Vaccine Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
With few options for obtaining doses, many of the countries China is targeting may mute their objections to Beijing’s policies on issues such as the contested South China Sea
2020/08/31 |
Independence Day Takes On New Meaning For Indonesian Fishermen
“Some can’t join us today. They have to work,” Muzahir said. “We just have to find a way to enjoy it.”
2020/08/11 |
Indonesia Volcano Eruption: Mount Sinabung Spews Huge Ash Cloud
It was the second eruption in as many days at Mount Sinabung. Although there were no fatalities, residents have been warned of the danger lava could pose.
2020/07/02 |
Indonesian Farmers Brave Covid-19 Losses With Taiwan Aid
Indonesian farmers have combined techniques from Taiwanese agricultural aid and traditional practices to cope with Covid-19.
2020/05/25 |
Can We Pray Away the Coronavirus in Indonesia?
Indonesia's government relies on the Almighty to ward off Covid-19. My fellow citizens crowd at a McDonalds against social distancing measures. But I haven't lost hope.
