Indonesia Expat

Macron Faces Indonesian Criticism for Insulting Islam

Indonesia ExpatOctober 31, 2020October 31, 2020

by Indonesia ExpatOctober 31, 2020October 31, 202001085

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 Food

Indonesia ExpatJuly 12, 2018

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 12, 20180835

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 Polygamy

C2WireDecember 18, 2017December 18, 2017

by C2WireDecember 18, 2017December 18, 201705157

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 Media

Ardi WirdanaOctober 25, 2017October 25, 2017

by Ardi WirdanaOctober 25, 2017October 25, 20170717

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 Women

Angela JelitaAugust 1, 2017

by Angela JelitaAugust 1, 20170840

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 Refugees

Nadya Joy Gozon AdorFebruary 2, 2017February 2, 2017

by Nadya Joy Gozon AdorFebruary 2, 2017February 2, 201701736

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 Trial

Nadya Joy Gozon AdorJanuary 4, 2017January 4, 2017

by Nadya Joy Gozon AdorJanuary 4, 2017January 4, 20170861

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 Hijab

Nadya Joy Gozon AdorDecember 14, 2016December 14, 2016

by Nadya Joy Gozon AdorDecember 14, 2016December 14, 20160550

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 Purposes

Nadya Joy Gozon AdorDecember 12, 2016October 20, 2017

by Nadya Joy Gozon AdorDecember 12, 2016October 20, 20170480

After announcements of the expedited blasphemy trial against Jakarta Governor Basuki ‘Ahok’ Tjahaja Purnama to start Tuesday, December 13, National...