Reading Indonesia
Review: A new textbook invites readers to consider a broad concept of ‘Indonesia’ Andy Fuller The Indonesia Reader, edited by Tineke Hellwig and Eric Tagliacozzo,...
A rare view
Review: Barbara Hatley’s new book documents a career-long study of, and passion for, performance in Central Java Emma Baulch Javanese Performances on an Indonesian...
Big business, big damage
Bioprospecting is threatening Bunaken National Park Walter Balansa Bunaken coral reefs are home to great biodiversity Walter Balansa...
In search of sustainable farming
Bali-based NGOs are an important part of Indonesia’s growing sustainable agriculture movement Nicola Edwards A farmer from Selat in Bali examines the...
Who owns the carbon?
Indonesia’s carbon stores spark international attention Jeff Neilson A hand-written sign forbidding forest clearing reinforces ambiguities ...
Indonesian Karaoke Culture
by John MacDougall Additional Reporting by Bodrek Arsana Karaoke: for most people, the word brings to mind embarrassing memories of belting out (or watching others belt...
Teaching religious tolerance
Some inspirational efforts are being made to promote inter-religious understanding, but state schools are way behind
Prosperity denied
Mining is booming in East Nusa Tenggara, but where is the wealth going? Nicola Colbran Working hard at the PT Sumber Jaya Asia manganese mine Nicola...
Beauty on the Installment Plan
By: Dédé Oetomo Would you like to have a more pointed nose like an Indian, Arab or white person? Higher cheek bones, perhaps? More sensuous lips or a fuller forehead?...
Apotik Komik
by Michelle Chin Apotik Komik (Comic Pharmacy) was founded in 1997. Currently it is run by three artists-Arie Diyanto, Bambang Toko Witjaksono and Samuel Indratma;...
