Indonesia’s Transsexual MuslimsIndonesia ExpatAugust 6, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 6, 20180Many of Indonesia’s transsexuals, also known as warias, are practicing Muslims even as many religious authorities shun their lifestyle and...
Local Trans Women Redefine the Notion of Beauty in a ‘Secret Pageant’Caranissa DjatmikoNovember 16, 2016June 14, 2024 by Caranissa DjatmikoNovember 16, 2016June 14, 20240LGBT community and activists continue to challenge status quo by secretly organizing a national beauty pageant in Jakarta, while successfully...
The TV SetSimonJune 14, 2016 by SimonJune 14, 20160Transgenderism has been hitting the global headlines of late, and Indonesia is a nation with its own cross-dressing traditions. Whilst...
Scams in the City: Transgressions of ToleranceKenneth YeungFebruary 23, 2016April 4, 2016 by Kenneth YeungFebruary 23, 2016April 4, 20160Although some Indonesian transvestites are involved in minor scams, much greater evil comes from bigots who incite intolerance by preaching...