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Indonesia’s New Capital Is a Monument to Its Democratic Decline

By Koh Ewe

What It Means for Indonesia’s Democracy That the President’s Son Now Leads Another Party

By Koh Ewe

Indonesian Locals Push Back Against Chinese Infrastructure Investments

By Koh Ewe

Indonesia Targets Air Pollution as President Starts Coughing

By Koh Ewe
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Why Domestic Workers in Indonesia Are Hunger Striking

Around 360 domestic workers across six major cities vowed to take turns fasting from sunrise to sunset until a much-awaited worker protection bill moves forward in parliament.

By Chad de Guzman

Why Bali Plans to Start Charging a Tourist Tax

International tourists will be charged about $10 per person starting from next year, with the money to be used to preserve the province’s culture and environment.

By Chad de Guzman

The Fallout in Indonesia From Its FIFA Fracas

Staging the FIFA Under-20 World Cup was meant to be a badge of pride for Indonesia. Now, it’s costing billions of dollars in lost investment.

By Chad de Guzman / Singapore

Bali Bans Tourists From Riding Motorcycles

“They’re disorderly and they misbehave,” said the governor of the popular holiday destination, which has been marred by motorcycle accidents recently.

By Chandra Asmara / Bloomberg

A Women-Led Movement in Indonesia Says Interpreting Islam Isn't Just for Men

In the largest Muslim-majority country in the world, women are asserting their voice as authorities on Islamic values.

By Amy Gunia

Indonesia’s New Criminal Code Outlaws Adultery

The revised criminal code, which applies to both locals and foreigners, also penalizes insulting the country’s president and vice president.

By Chad de Guzman

Kanjuruhan and Indonesia's Soccer Problem

Soccer has a troubled history in Indonesia, due to bitter inter-club rivalries and what some say is questionable policing

By Chad de Guzman

Indonesia Passes Long-Delayed Sexual Violence Bill

The new law also extends the definition of rape to cover marital rape, and also recognizes men and boys as victims of sexual violence

By Chad de Guzman

Bali Reopened in October. Just Two Foreign Tourists Arrived

The famed resort island seems a long way from returning to its heyday of mass tourism

By Grace Sihombing / Bloomberg

Indonesia's President Ruled Guilty of Neglecting Jakartans’ Right to Clean Air

In a rare victory for environmental activists, the court implored President Joko Widodo to take strong action in cleaning up Jakarta's air.

By Soraya Permatasari / Bloomberg

Indonesia Begins COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Indonesia will be a test case for the Sinovac Biotech vaccine, being the first country to administer CoronaVac for mass vaccination outside of China

By Claire Jiao and Arys Aditya / Bloomberg

A Fight for Racial Justice in Indonesia's West Papua

"Papuan Lives Matter" made Indonesians consider the struggle in West Papua in the context of racism

By Amy Gunia

Indonesia Arrests American Journalist Over Visa Issue

The environmental website editor was detained after attending a public meeting in Borneo

By Amy Gunia

What to Know About the Deadly Floods in Indonesia

Dozens have died in the capital Jakarta and its neighboring provinces, and more rain is expected in the coming weeks

By Hillary Leung

Jakarta Airport Reopens After Worst Flooding in 7 Years Leaves 16 Dead

Indonesian authorities re-opened the Halim Perdanakusuma airport in Jakarta for limited operations, as the death toll rises from the city’s worst flooding in almost seven years. At least 16 people have died from the New...

By Rieka Rahadiana and Fathiya Dahrul / Bloomberg

What to Know About the Violent Protests in West Papua

Reports say at least seven people have did, with Internet access cut off

By Hillary Leung
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