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Religion - Other

Indonesia’s parliament is cracking down on sorcery

Indonesia’s Shi’i community is struggling to find the right balance between local traditions and its fascination with Iran

A temple procession brings Chinese culture to life in Jakarta’s streets

A little boy’s miracle-working throws light on the workings of the Indonesian state and the hunger for salvation amongst ordinary people

The authorities and the media promote vigilantism in Aceh

Reclaiming public ritual can help resolve conflict

Owners of customary marine tenure are fighting for their livelihoods

Alas Purwo is one of Java’s last remaining sacred spaces

Post-earthquake, Klaten villagers receive laughing therapy through wayang.

May 30, 2023 - ISABELL HERRMANS

May 25, 2023 - PETER WALTERS, IMAM ARDHIANTO, SONIA ROITMAN & RUSLI CAHYADI

Indigenous residents of the new capital city complain about the ‘land mafia’

Apr 26, 2023 - BEN GLEESON

Apr 03, 2023 - ILSA NELWAN

Now published in both English and Indonesian translation, the annotated collection will provide a better understanding of this Indonesian heroine

Mar 22, 2023 - JENNY MUNRO

Truth and irrational violence in West Papua

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