Issues


Kopassus & Police Brutality

June 30th, 16 Comments

Two international reports on police and military brutality and abuses of human rights.

Prita Mulyasari & Digital People Power

June 10th, 61 Comments

Prita MulyasariBlogs and social networks are helping Indonesians to become more vocal and to fight for free speech.

Poll: SBY-Boediono, Mega-Bowo, JK-Win

May 28th, 74 Comments

PollDoubts raised over president Yudhoyono’s ability to win re-election,.. and an IM voter poll.

Jilbab hot, and not - Mufidah, Uga & Ani

May 28th, 97 Comments

Mufidah KallaMufidah Kalla & Uga Wiranto are hot stuff in the battle for Muslim votes, while Mrs Ani is urged to cover up.

‘Fatwa’ on Social Networking - Facebook

May 26th, 67 Comments

FacebookThe so-called fatwa against the use of social networking sites like Facebook and Friendster.

‘Ilusi Negara Islam’

May 21st, 40 Comments

The new book “The Islamic State Illusion”, taking on hardline Islam in Indonesia.

Classic Love Songs

May 21st, 10 Comments

A top ten of classic soppy Indonesian love songs by female pop singers.

Smiling People, Smiley Faces

May 18th, 53 Comments

Indonesians are officially the most smiley and pleasant people in the world, in shops.

Boediono as Vice President

May 14th, 85 Comments

BI governor Boediono for vice president, whether a neo-liberal and not religious enough.

Online Time Wasters - Social Media

May 14th, 16 Comments

Indonesians are tops for online time wasting, or are just very virtually sociable and friendly.

Left & Right Wing Extremists

May 6th, 15 Comments

Dealing with enemies on the left and the right keeps Nahdlatul Ulama leaders busy talking.

Opinion


‘Homicide’ - Anarcho Punk Rock

June 30th, 33 Comments

Madrotter on Bandung rockers “Homicide”, their music and battles with the FPI.

Televised Election Debates

June 30th, 2 Comments

Lacklustre televised presidential debates are a ruling class ruse, rails Ross.

Debt Collection, RCTI Reality TV Style

June 3rd, 16 Comments

Ross rails against hospital debt collectors on reality television.

Non-visiting Friends & Relatives

May 27th, 14 Comments

TRD wonders if expats don’t get (m)any visitors from home.

Other


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