Macron Faces Indonesian Criticism for Insulting IslamIndonesia ExpatOctober 31, 2020October 31, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 31, 2020October 31, 202001042 French President Emmanuel Macron is under fire from various countries, including Indonesia. The Indonesian government has declared that they consider...
Take a Journey To Thailand to try Halal Thai FoodIndonesia ExpatJuly 12, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 12, 20180826 Think you know Thailand? Although the majority of the population are Buddhists, there is roughly four percent of the population...
Why Some Indonesian Women Choose PolygamyC2WireDecember 18, 2017December 18, 2017 by C2WireDecember 18, 2017December 18, 201705057 31 year-old housewife Ratna Wulandari lives in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital and most populated city, and is currently pregnant with her...
Authorities Slam Halal Whiskey Photos on Social MediaArdi WirdanaOctober 25, 2017October 25, 2017 by Ardi WirdanaOctober 25, 2017October 25, 20170703 Pictures of “halal whiskey” have gone viral online in Indonesia, following the Indonesian government’s decision to revoke the authority of...
Under the Knife: Female Genitalia Mutilation Causes Long-Term Psychological Effects on Indonesian WomenAngela JelitaAugust 1, 2017 by Angela JelitaAugust 1, 20170804 Female genitalia mutilation is a common practice in Indonesia. Although it is largely associated with Islamic teachings, many claim there...
Indonesia Upset by Trump’s ‘No Entry’ Order for RefugeesNadya Joy Gozon AdorFebruary 2, 2017February 2, 2017 by Nadya Joy Gozon AdorFebruary 2, 2017February 2, 201701692 US President Donald Trump’s signing of the latest immigration decree has permeated more than just its targeted seven countries. Muslim-majority...
Ahok Lashes Out at FPI Leader During TrialNadya Joy Gozon AdorJanuary 4, 2017January 4, 2017 by Nadya Joy Gozon AdorJanuary 4, 2017January 4, 20170731 At his blasphemy trial yesterday, January 3, Jakarta Governor Basuki ‘Ahok’ Tjahaja Purnama slammed at a leader of the activist...
Militant Islamic Group Forces Christian School to Remove Ad with Student in HijabNadya Joy Gozon AdorDecember 14, 2016December 14, 2016 by Nadya Joy Gozon AdorDecember 14, 2016December 14, 20160525 After a Christmas service in Bandung was forcibly shut down by Islamic hardliners early last week, another militant Islamic group...
Police Plans to Move Ahok’s Trial to East Jakarta for Security PurposesNadya Joy Gozon AdorDecember 12, 2016October 20, 2017 by Nadya Joy Gozon AdorDecember 12, 2016October 20, 20170382 After announcements of the expedited blasphemy trial against Jakarta Governor Basuki ‘Ahok’ Tjahaja Purnama to start Tuesday, December 13, National...
Ahok’s Blasphemy Trial Will Be Opened to the Public and MediaNadya Joy Gozon AdorDecember 11, 2016December 11, 2016 by Nadya Joy Gozon AdorDecember 11, 2016December 11, 20160427 The ensuing drama on Jakarta Governor Basuki ‘Ahok’ Tjahaja Purnama on his alleged blasphemy against Islam and the consequent mass...
How Indonesia’s FPI Is Essentially Game of Thrones’ High SparrowYoan HartonoNovember 1, 2016November 2, 2016 by Yoan HartonoNovember 1, 2016November 2, 201601092 Is Indonesia ready to experience the world of Game of Thrones with the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) playing the radical...
Settlers, Saints, Kings and Conversions: The Dawn of Indonesian IslamTim HanniganMay 31, 2016June 1, 2016 by Tim HanniganMay 31, 2016June 1, 201601221 Author of A Brief History of Indonesia, Tim Hannigan, travels back in time to explore the history of Islam in...
A Culinary Pilgrimage to Gresik, East JavaIntan TanjungJuly 14, 2014August 11, 2017 by Intan TanjungJuly 14, 2014August 11, 20170674 It was still midday, but the beautiful scent of stir-fried garlic and galangal paste had already made me hungry. My...
My Account Of The HajjTerry CollinsJuly 2, 2013August 16, 2017 by Terry CollinsJuly 2, 2013August 16, 20170512 I first met Nick Hughes at the turn of this year at a book launch and got chatting to him...
Islam in the Netherlands East IndiesHans RooseboomJune 19, 2013August 16, 2017 by Hans RooseboomJune 19, 2013August 16, 201701548 Islam came to Indonesia by way of Malabar and Coromandel, the respectively south-western and south-eastern coasts of India, along the...
Alcohol and IslamJeremy AllanApril 24, 2012November 12, 2020 by Jeremy AllanApril 24, 2012November 12, 20203 737 During one period of my years in living in Jakarta, a favorite activity was my weekly visit to Pak Trisno,...