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Abdurrahman Wahid’s life deserves serious and critical reflection

The tumultuous events of 1965 thwarted Liong Tjie Tjong’s writing aspirations

From the highlands of Papua to exile in England, Benny Wenda is a leader of his people

People in West Java hold diverse memories of the Darul Islam rebellion and its leader Kartosuwiryo

Two Chinese-Indonesian women are role models for the younger generation

Hasan di Tiro returns to an Aceh in transition

Or, the years of living with no one to blame

Firebrand preacher’s audience doesn’t burn with enthusiasm

The rise, fall, and re-branding of a celebrity preacher

Inspired by television and Muchtar Pakpahan, a traditional fisherman decides it’s time to act.

GLORIA FRYDMAN talks with successful artist Diany Sinung about her favourite subject, other women.

Parliament, Aberson Marle Sihaloho explains to SHARON TICKLE over lunch, can never do a good job under Suharto.

TOM PLUMMER talks with a graphic artist in Yogyakarta whose work is drawing international praise.

NELLY VAN DOORN discovers a woman preacher revered for her faith and drive, who questions the image of a male-centred Islam.

To Jakarta, he is an enigma. To the Madurese, he holds out hope for a better society. GERRY VAN KLINKEN goes to the grass-roots.

Amid the beauty, and the sensuality, that is Javanese music, this famous female singer wants to recreate her role

Marwan Yatim's story of torture

Islam is more important today than ever before. Four leading individuals state their case.

East Timor's global crusader sees the finish line before his eyes