Jakarta's anti begging law in the light of constitutional freedom of speech.

Is Jakarta one of the worst third world hellholes?

Another East Timor in Papua, lack of development in the province, and racism by other Indonesians towards Papuans.

Politicians waging war on poverty via billboards, and bus riding buskers in Jakarta.

Timdog on popular stereotypes about Madura and the Madurese, and the rumoured sexual prowess of the women.

Purba Negoro on how expats in Indonesia can lend a hand by helping and contributing to charitable organizations.

Callum foresees rising levels of poverty and social unrest as the consequences for Indonesia of global warming.

Callum on the inter-relation between rising food and energy prices, and climate change.

Paranormal figure Ki Gendeng Pamungkas enters the world of politics in Bogor.

Purba Negoro celebrates Indonesia's national independence day.

Syamsidik says Indonesia gets upset with Malaysia a lot, but the Malaysians don't pay attention.

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

Rogue Wan sees sinister forces behind the anti-Jamaah Ahmadiyah witch hunt.

What if the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) had taken over in 1965.

Western aid agencies and their gender equity agenda in Indonesia.

White Men in Indonesia: A Guide By Achmad.

What future for Indonesia, as New Year approaches?

Indonesians don't care enough about the poor, says Iamisaid.

Laws against giving money to street beggars.

Attempting to save traditional markets and promote Indonesian products.

Poverty is the cause of terrorism, says a former Muhammadiyah chairman, not Islam.

Those recorded as being under the poverty line rise in 2006.