The luxury tax on alcohol to be abolished, while consumers are not expected to benefit.

Perceptions of corruption at government departments, and the use of brokers at immigration offices.

Questions about Balinese culture from Rayner.

A minority within a minority, organization and numbers of Chinese Muslims in Java and North Sumatra.

Jakartass’ guide to living in Jakarta for foreigners.

What future for Indonesia, as New Year approaches?

Dukun/shaman practices in Indonesia.

A travel horror story from Iamisaid.

President Yudhoyono visits a village and is not happy with what he sees.