Polygamy is Still Tolerated in Indonesia, Advocates and Activists Speak Out
The guiding principle of Indonesia’s marriage law is monogamy – one man with one wife – but polygamy is still...
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China’ Economic Slowdown Stifles Local Trade and the Rupiah
China’s economic slowdown has affected trade in Indonesia and the value of the rupiah. The archipelago could be set for...
Fishermen in Indonesia Undaunted by Declining Shark Fin Demand in China
Demand for shark fin is in decline, particularly in China, but shark fishing is still rampant in Indonesia. A lack...
Saudara Dalam Sejarah: Exposing the Story of Indonesia’s Forgotten Exiles
In the 1960s, Sukarno sent thousands of students to study abroad, including in China. After the 1965 anti-communist massacre, in...
Indonesia Foils Year-End Terror Attack But Must Remain Cautious
Indonesia managed to foil a terrorist attack over the holiday season, but it must step up surveillance, and adopt more...
2015 at a Glance: the Good, the Bad and the Shocking
2015 was pivotal for Indonesia in many ways, and it’s important to take stock of the 12 months that have...
Following Haze Crisis, Indonesia Pledges to Cut Deforestation Rate in Half
This year’s forest fires sky-rocketed Indonesia’s carbon emissions tenfold. The government has announced a plan to revamp the nation’s land...
Indonesia Urged to Be More Vigilant Following ISIS Attacks
Following ISIS terror attacks in Paris, Indonesian officials have been urged to step up the nation’s counter-terrorism measures, as the...
Central Bank and Government Watch Closely as Rupiah Continues to Fluctuate
Analysts say Indonesia’s rupiah will further fluctuate. Meanwhile, the government and Central Bank experiment with stimulus packages and market intervention....
Indonesia’s Food Import Restrictions Leaves Restaurants with a Loss of Appetite
With tougher restrictions on food imports, restaurateurs in Jakarta prepare for the worst. The Indonesian food sector has never been...
Food Trucks Boom as Mouths Water on the Streets of Indonesia
Recent years have seen more unique food trucks turning up throughout Jakarta, with proprietors offering one-of-a-kind dishes to stand out...
Why is Gili Trawangan a Hotspot for Illegal Drugs in Indonesia?
Despite evidence that shows Gili Trawangan is a hub for meth and ecstasy, the Government remains mildly concerned with its...
China to Build Indonesia’s High-Speed Train, Experts Remain Cautious
China won the bid over Japan to build the first high-speed rail line in West Java. The Government hopes for...
10,000 Local and International Residents Come Together for a Cleaner Jakarta
On Sunday, October 18 2015, Clean Up Jakarta Day was back for its third time to carry out its mission...
Facing Desperate Waste Problems, Indonesia Hustles to Find Answers
The Government says it will improve the garbage bank system in a bid to ease some of the burden...
Indonesia Ready to Let Expats Own Apartments, Hopes to Jumpstart Economy
The Government will allow foreigners to own apartments in the archipelago in a bid to kick-start the nation’s slowing economy...
No More Forest Fires in 2016 – Good Land Use Management is the Key
Indonesia is seeing a record-breaking number of fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra. What makes Indonesia such a hotbed for blazes,...
Heads Up, Tourist Extortion in Bali Still Business as Usual
The island’s image as an attractive holiday destination may be marred by a tradition of local authorities taking cash off...
The Rhythm of People Power
An environmental movement against the planned reclamation of water and mangroves for large-scale development in Benoa Bay is uniting conservationists,...
Concerns Loom over Bali’s Readiness Following Visa-Free Travel Policy
Stakeholders are sceptical about whether Bali can accommodate the high number of foreign arrivals that will be caused by the...
Trans-Sulawesi Railway to Boost Local Economy Without Private Investment
The Government will fund the Trans-Sulawesi railway project entirely, without private investors, in hopes that it will pull foreign money...