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Fight for survival

Ring deaths leave Indonesian boxing on the ropes.

Inspired by television and Muchtar Pakpahan, a traditional fisherman decides it’s time to act.

Direct local elections give Jakartans a say in their city’s future

Clash of interests

Tension within Cabinet has once again become public. But while many see it as a religious clash, the more serious conflict, writes GERRY VAN KLINKEN, is over the protection of special business interests.

Non-conformist memoirs

Oei Tjoe Tat was not always an obscure name

Airport rats

On a visit to her home country, a disconcerting experience at Jakarta Airport leads Agustini Putranto to ask: 'Is this what Indonesia has become?'

Waiting for Ngaben

Kuta Beach ceased some time ago to be what the brochures say it is. For Robert Goodfellow, the piles of plastic rubbish are signs of a deeper malaise.

Fishing in Australian Waters

In the past decade, 140 Indonesian fishermen drowned in Australian waters, a further 400 were imprisoned. JILL ELLIOTT reports that policies dealing with the issue are costly, ineffective and have tragic consequences. She suggests better alternatives.

Gay identities

Modern gay men in Indonesia learn to live alongside traditional concepts of homosexuality. DEDE OETOMO explains.

Moluccan separatism

Richard Chauvel has written what must be the definitive study of the colonial history of Ambon.

Fight for survival

An unlikely unionist

Behind the jamboree

Clash of interests

Non-conformist memoirs

Airport rats

Waiting for Ngaben

Fishing in Australian Waters

Gay identities

Moluccan separatism

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