Going bananas; Indonesian trade representatives ask why they can’t export fruit to Australia.

Whose visit contributed more to economic/social conditions in Bali – Barack Obama or Paris Hilton? You decide.

An intelligent young woman on the discourse and interplays of how things are constituted and gendered.

Komodo Island and its unique Komodo Dragon have been named one of the New 7 Wonders.

Flying over remote areas east has a local journalist questioning the supposed friendliness of Indonesians.

The continuing adventures of competitors on “The Amazing Race” in Yogyakarta.

Andreas Harsono on whether Muslim journalists cover up or distort stories of religious violence.

The joys of traveling by train, and a new way to book Indonesian train tickets online.

Comparative charts of Indonesian economic development indicators, or why Malaysia is just better.

On the legal, economic, cultural and political issues of hot versus frumpy air hostesses.

Young Americans run riot around the scenic spots of the Yogyakarta area in “The Amazing Race”.

The conundrum of a feminist woman seeking love, and the dismal male specimens on offer.

Indonesia Matters welcomes Indonesia’s new Tourism Minister: Dr Mari Elka Pangestu.

State rail company PT Kereta Api (KA) Indonesia takes bold action to force sitting down on trains.

Surabaya’s Juanda Airport shows it’s no flash in the pan, retaining its crown for Best Airport Toilets.

The “top choice” hotels of Bali and Lombok, as judged by Lonely Planet.

Scenes from slum life in Jakarta as a poor family does battle with globalisation.

City of culture, Yogyakarta, takes home the coveted Green Region awards for 2011.

Which Indonesian banks are most suitable for an expat’s needs? Find the answers here.

Indonesia ranks at the bottom for both womanly upper body pride and its manly lower counterpart.