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

Fatwa on superstitious beliefs in arts and pop culture television.

Ross finds shameful bigotry in the fair city of Tangerang.

Blogs and social networks are helping Indonesians to become more vocal and to fight for free speech.

Transsexual television personality Dorce Gamalama pays her last respects to the executed Imam Samudera.

Hosting the Islamic Games in Serang is Banten Governor Ratu Atut Chosiyah’s new obsession.

Maftuh Basyuni on irreligious young Indonesians, and the building of SE Asia’s biggest Quran learning centre.

Fatkhuri on whether ojeg driving provides an adequate livelihood.