Lady Gaga banned from Jakarta, unlike similar "controversial" performers.

An atypical travel show visits the country with the most islands, volcanoes, Muslims, orangutans... and the nicest coffee.

Authorities in Cianjur take a tough stance, formally, to any possible outbreaks of sectarian type violence.

The ample bosom of singer Dewi Persik causes another national controversy; Dewi threatened with prison time and an FPI home visit.

The internet has the answers. What's behind the persecution of Ariel Peterpan; a survey of the conspiracy theories out there.

Former tax official Gayus Halomoan Tambunan, accused of corruption and embezzlement and currently being held in remand awaiting trial is said to have bribed Police Mobile Brigade officers to allow him to visit the paradise island of Bali for a weekend, to attend a tennis championship.

Idul Fitri prayers at the jail house; an ex-PKS politician goes into raptures over Abu Bakar Baasyir.

Stud Ariel from Peterpan causes national controversy with his Luna Maya/Cut Tari sex tapes.

An Indian expatriate is arrested for insulting the nation and sparking patriotic amok in Batam.

Calls for disbanding of the Satpol PP after violence at Tanjung Priok harbour in Jakarta.