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A Women-Led Movement in Indonesia Says Interpreting Islam Isn't Just for Men
By Amy Gunia
Indonesia’s New Criminal Code Outlaws Adultery
By Chad de Guzman
Kanjuruhan and Indonesia's Soccer Problem
By Chad de Guzman
Indonesia Passes Long-Delayed Sexual Violence Bill
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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
December 17, 2021
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
September 16, 2021
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
January 13, 2021
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
December 15, 2020
Indonesia Arrests American Journalist Over Visa Issue
The environmental website editor was detained after attending a public meeting in Borneo
By Amy Gunia
January 23, 2020
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
January 8, 2020
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
January 1, 2020
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
August 29, 2019
Indonesia Plans to Move Its Capital to the Island of Borneo
The island of Borneo will replace Jakarta as Indonesia's capital, the country's leader, Jokowi, announced
By Arys Aditya and Tassia Sipahutar / Bloomberg
August 26, 2019
Indonesia Sends Thousands of Security Forces to Fight Fires
A state of emergency has been declared in six provinces
By Amy Gunia
August 1, 2019
Protests Over Indonesia's Election Results Turn Deadly
Protestors set a police building on fire and clashed with security forces
By Amy Gunia
May 22, 2019
Indonesia Sentences Frenchman to Death for Drug Smuggling
The verdict was stricter than the jail term the prosecutor's had sought
By Amy Gunia
May 21, 2019
Using Social Media to Bring Transparency to Indonesia's Vote
Volunteers go online to discredit fake news and monitor vote counts
By Amy Gunia
April 16, 2019
Off-Duty Pilot Reportedly Saved Doomed 737 on Its Next-to-Last Flight
That extra pilot told the crew how to disable a malfunctioning flight-control system
By Alan Levin & Harry Suhartono / Bloomberg
March 20, 2019
After Crashes, At Least 1 Airline Wants to Cancel Its Boeing 737 Max 8 Order
The planes were to be delivered through 2030, Danadiputra said
By Fathiya Dahrul and Harry Suhartono / Bloomberg
March 14, 2019
Wife and Son of Arrested Indonesian Militant Die in Blast
Authorities suspect that the husband is a member of the country's largest Islamic State-linked group
By Hillary Leung
March 13, 2019
Indonesian Broadcasting Body Bans Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars
"The lyrics of the songs ... contain pornography, pornographic association, and obscenity," one official said
By Hillary Leung
February 27, 2019
Indonesian Elementary School Expels 14 Students With HIV
Parents allegedly threatened to pull their children if action was not taken
By Casey Quackenbush
February 11, 2019
A Woman Was Mauled to Death by a Pet Crocodile in Indonesia
She was reportedly trying to feed Merry when she fell into the enclosure
By Casey Quackenbush
January 17, 2019
Indonesian Airline Pilots Live Concerts Above the Clouds
The program is aimed at entertaining young travelers and promoting new talent
By Supriya Batra
January 11, 2019
Singer Grieves Wife, Band Mates Killed By Tsunami in Emotional Instagram Posts
“Thank God I met my wife”
By Tara Law
December 24, 2018
Tsunami Caused by Volcanic Eruption Kills 429 in Indonesia
"We just don't know how unstable the volcano is," says one expert
By Suyin Haynes
December 24, 2018
A Dead Whale Washed Ashore With 13 Pounds of Plastic in its Stomach
The whale had ingested 115 plastic cups and 25 plastic bags
By George Steer
November 20, 2018
Watch Rare Footage of the World’s Most Endangered Rhino
Javan rhinos are the most threatened of the five rhino species
By Joseph Hincks
November 19, 2018
Doomed Lion Air Jet Had Airspeed Sensor Failure on the Previous Flight
The instruments were checked by maintenance workers overnight
By Alan Levin, Harry Suhartono and Julie Johnsson / Bloomberg
October 31, 2018
Indonesia Plane Crashes With 189 On Board: What We Know
The plane was brand new and the pilot didn't signal an emergency
By Ciara Nugent
October 29, 2018
Children at Risk After Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami
But the earthquake and tsunami has affected hundreds of thousands more children
By Feliz Solomon / Palu & Jakarta
October 12, 2018
Amid the Ruins of Sulawesi, Earthquake Survivors Take Stock
Surrounded by the dead, the city of Palu is slowly coming back to life
By Feliz Solomon / Palu
October 12, 2018
Indonesia Ends Search for Tsunami Victims
The disaster on the island of Sulawesi claimed more than 2,000 lives
By Feliz Solomon / Jakarta
October 10, 2018
After Indonesia, Experts Warn of More Deadly Disasters
“Cities are simply located in the wrong place," one expert tells TIME
By Eli Meixler
October 10, 2018
Indonesia Tells Foreign Aid Workers to Leave Earthquake Zone
The twin disasters have left at least 1,948 dead and displaced about 70,000
By Casey Quackenbush
October 9, 2018
One Week On, Indonesia Quake Survivors Begin to Worry About the Future
Outside Palu airport, homeless people gathered to try to get a seat on a plane leaving the region
By Feliz Solomon/Sibalaya, Indonesia
October 5, 2018
Indonesians Search Among the Rubble as Toll Passes 1,500
Indonesia is prone to disaster but last week’s twin tragedies were the worst to strike in years
By Feliz Solomon / Palu, Indonesia
October 4, 2018
Indonesian Soldiers Ordered to Shoot Earthquake Looters
Authorities had previously agreed to overlook looting as vital supplies ran out
By Eli Meixler
October 4, 2018
Indonesia: How Liquefaction Made Mud Flow 'Like Waves'
In one neighborhood, 1,700 houses were consumed by liquefying soil
By Eli Meixler
October 3, 2018
These Satellite Photos Show Indonesia Before and After the Tsunami That Killed at Least 1,000
A massive earthquake and tsunami struck Indonesia Friday, leaving more than 1,500 people dead and bringing disaster to parts of the island of Sulawesi. Satellite photographs released by DigitalGlobe show the destruction caused by the...
By Mahita Gajanan
October 2, 2018
Fresh Quakes Strike Indonesia
More earthquakes rattled Indonesia on Tuesday as authorities raced to provide aid, and search for victims
By Eli Meixler
October 2, 2018
Indonesia 'Hero' Air Traffic Controller Honored After Earthquake
The 21-year-old dispatcher stayed behind to usher a last flight into the sky
By Eli Meixler
October 1, 2018
Indonesia Launches Weekly Briefings to Fight 'Fake News'
The briefings aim to help Indonesian readers identify fake stories in the lead-up to the 2019 presidential election
By Eli Meixler
September 27, 2018
This Indonesian Teenager Survived for 49 Days Adrift at Sea
He was rescued just off the coast of Guam
By Jason Duaine Hahn / People
September 25, 2018
Bali Plans New Temple Rules Amid Declining 'Tourist Quality'
New regulations will target tourists who clamber onto sacred structures or pose beside them while improperly attired
By Eli Meixler
September 21, 2018
Indonesian District Bans Unmarried Couples Dining Together
Unaccompanied women are also not to be served after 9 p.m.
By Laignee Barron
September 6, 2018
Indonesian Rape Victim Jailed For Abortion to Be Freed
The 15-year-old was sentenced to 6 months behind bars for aborting a pregnancy
By Casey Quackenbush
August 29, 2018
Indonesian Kindergarten Apologizes for Jihadist-Style Parade
The principal said they were trying to recycle old costumes, not foment radicalism
By Laignee Barron
August 20, 2018
Report: Indonesia Police Killed 31 in Crackdown Before Asian Games
Officers have reportedly been instructed to shoot on sight any suspects who resist
By Laignee Barron
August 17, 2018
Indonesian Shaman Accused of Keeping Young Girl as Sex Slave
Police said he tricked her into thinking he was possessed by a younger spirit
By Eli Meixler
August 7, 2018
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