Stories About ‘Maluku & Ambon (Moluccas)’

The following stories talk about the subject ‘Maluku & Ambon (Moluccas)’.

SBY: Not a Dutch Lion

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010, by David. 89 Comments

The nation's wise, but flighty, leader President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono cancels a visit to the Netherlands on fears he might be arrested for human rights crimes.


Indonesia Hotel Picks

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010, by Chris. 19 Comments

Boy picking noseLonely Planet's picks for the best hotel and hostel accommodation in Indonesia.


Lonely Planet’s Indonesia Highlights

Saturday, March 13th, 2010, by Chris. 20 Comments

A discussion of Indonesia's finest, according to Indonesia's best travel guide, Lonely Planet.


Reading More About Indonesia

Monday, November 9th, 2009, by Chris. 8 Comments

Indonesia ReaderA review of "The Indonesia Reader", an anthology of Indonesian history, culture and politics.


Desperately Seeking Seclusion?

Thursday, April 9th, 2009, by Chris. 24 Comments

AcehWant to get away and lie on a beach? Read on.


Demilitarization And Its Discontents

Monday, February 2nd, 2009, by Burung Koel. 3 Comments

Demilitarization in Papua, Aceh, and Maluku, the difficult process of removing military influence in politics.


Asmara Wasahua & Welhelmina Holle

Friday, December 12th, 2008, by David. 44 Comments

Sectarian violence over classroom blasphemy allegations in the Central Moluccas near Ambon.


Subversive Groups & Patriotism

Thursday, August 14th, 2008, by Ross. 14 Comments

Ross questions the motives of Islamic groups' sensitivity over Papua.


Treason Acts, Trials & Penalties

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008, by David. 3 Comments

RMSThe Indonesian state remains vigilant against acts of treason and threats to its integrity, serious or otherwise.


Current Minimum Wage

Saturday, January 19th, 2008, by David. 18 Comments

Minimum wage rates for 2008 throughout Indonesia.


Rasa Sayange

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007, by David. 59 Comments

Malaysian theft of the "Rasa Sayange" song.


Women in Mosques

Monday, September 17th, 2007, by David. 219 Comments

Women are not allowed in the Sultan mosque in Ternate.


Separatist Hysteria

Monday, July 23rd, 2007, by Ross. 9 Comments

Ross asks whether Indonesia needs a federal system, amid the separatist hysteria of late.


National Insults

Monday, July 2nd, 2007, by David. 38 Comments

Indonesia has suffered a great number of insults to its pride and integrity recently.


Dancing Separatists

Saturday, June 30th, 2007, by David. 12 Comments

President Yudhoyono is disturbed by a group of dancing separatists in Ambon.


Jafar Umar Thalib

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007, by David. 14 Comments

Jafar Umar Thalib of Laskar Jihad regrets the use of religion by terrorists.


Ambon Bomb

Saturday, March 3rd, 2007, by David. 9 Comments

The Ambon bomb blast which injured 14 people and who was behind it.


Security Forces

Monday, February 26th, 2007, by Ross. 12 Comments

Whose side are the security forces on? asks Ross.


Oil Production

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006, by David. 1 Comment

Oil production is forecast to continue to fall.


Religion of Peace

Thursday, December 7th, 2006, by David. 125 Comments

Muslim extremists and radicals misunderstand their religion, says a senior cleric.


Causes of Poso Strife

Friday, October 27th, 2006, by David. 10 Comments

Some see the roots of the conflict in Poso as a struggle between militarism and democracy.


Rebuilt Ambon Mosque

Monday, October 16th, 2006, by David. 29 Comments

A mosque in a mainly Christian village in Ambon has recently been rebuilt.


Freedom of Religion Report

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006, by David. 5 Comments

The International Religious Freedom Report 2006 by the American Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.


No Bakso in Ambon (& Padang)

Thursday, September 28th, 2006, by David. 25 Comments

The law in Ambon city enforces respect for Muslim customs, as it does in Padang, West Sumatra.


Is Islam Bad for Tourism?

Thursday, September 7th, 2006, by David. 61 Comments

Attempting to forbid sinful activities, such as drinking, harms the growth of tourism in Muslim areas.


A Village in Maluku

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006, by David. 2 Comments

Waai village in central Maluku, destroyed in the sectarian war of 2001, rebuilds.


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