The Indonesian government creates distractions and the media willingly participate, to hide the real problems of Indonesia.

Government efforts to regulate the internet and block access to websites thought inappropriate.

Tackling internet porn in Indonesia.

The Islamic romance film and novel Ayat Ayat Cinta by Habiburrahman El-Shirazy.

The Miss Indonesia 2008 beauty pageant in Palembang.

Some fear the rise of a morality police.

Expatriate pop singer Anggun visited Jakarta recently and left us with her opinions on the anti-pornography bill.

A roundup of some of the current opinions regarding the proposed new law against indecency and pornography.