Movement of village dwellers to cities like Jakarta to be welcomed say urban planners.

Ross finds fault in employers’ obsession with physical appearance.

Purba Negoro on Indonesian nurses for Japan, and the Japanese contribution to Indonesian development.

Discussion on abuse of Indonesian maids in Singapore and Malaysia, and elsewhere.

Therry says overseas educated Indonesian women are faced with prejudice back at home and poor choices on the men front.

Fatkhuri on whether ojeg driving provides an adequate livelihood.

Attempting to save traditional markets and promote Indonesian products.

The nightspots of Batam are urged to close down for Ramadhan.