Society

Surviving while seeking asylum
A change in Australia’s asylum policy has denied refugees in Indonesia vital support
Essay: Harmony versus hate
Masykuri Bakri doesn’t fit the stereotype for a moderate Muslim leader
Forbidden smoke
Banda Aceh’s anti-tobacco efforts are unfairly focused on women smokers
Sport in Indonesia
The upcoming Asian Games in Palembang and Jakarta, starting on 25 August, present a moment to focus our attention on the expression and uses of sport in Indonesia.
Roadside medicine men
Bootleg medicine sales are part of Indonesia’s healthcare infrastructure
Transport policy in gridlock
Attractive public transport and well-considered traffic policies are what Jakarta needs
City of traps
People with disabilities are being left behind by Jakarta’s massive infrastructure developments
A showcase of harmony
Celebrating Indonesia’s birthday with the Mandarin choirs of Jakarta
Sectarianism, culture and politics
An emerging conservative Muslim coalition is a force to be reckoned with in Indonesian politics
Review: Identity and pleasure, on screen
Identity and Pleasure: The Politics of Indonesian Screen Culture invites us to embark on a visual journey of difficult episodes in Indonesian history
Two carts rest on a mining site path. The photo is taken at an angle where the path appears to be going down from left to right.
Mining law changes in decentralising Indonesia raises new challenges and opportunities for local communities