'Selamat Berbuka Puasa'
In South Kalimantan local politicians target TV screens with strategically-placed messages for Ramadan
Review: Islam and nation
Review: Edward Aspinall’s ambitious study of the Acehnese rebellion provides valuable insights into this complex conflict
A shadow falls
Review: Andrew Beatty’s new book tells the story of his experiences in a Banyuwangi village
The right to choose
Indonesian activists keep fighting to have abortion decriminalised
A disaster, but not genocide
Migration has caused many problems in Papua, but it is not part of a genocidal master plan
Heritage and paradox
Wayang Golek is proclaimed a masterpiece, but what is its future?
Not just a piece of paper
The state’s requirements for marriage registration disadvantage poor rural women
'When Love Glorifies God'
Islamic film is emerging as a new genre in the Indonesian film world
Decorated for success
Photo essay: Competition leads to artistry and danger on the streets of Kupang
Equal access?
Indonesia’s premier university needs to take action to improve facilities for disabled students
Ponari and the sorcerer's stone
A little boy’s miracle-working throws light on the workings of the Indonesian state and the hunger for salvation amongst ordinary people
The Aceh Party
The elections were tense in Aceh but in the end helped to consolidate the peace process
A second revolution?
Dangdut music continues to be a vital part of Indonesian popular culture
Moving with the times
An update on dance and music in the reformasi era