Economy

COVID-19 has amplified existing societal fissures and exposed the alarming fragility of the lives of Indonesian transwomen who work as drag performers

The Indonesian government is much more interested in its own citizens abroad than Filipino migrant workers under its nose

Introduction to the edition

Be there! Exploring small oil palm plantations from Riau (not Europe)

Javanese traditional musicians are among the many artists and performers struggling to survive, or qualify for government payments under COVID restrictions

The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the exploitation of non-formal early childhood educators 

Mudik forms a bogus redemption for many precarious workers amid a lack of decent jobs in both rural and urban areas

On a recent study trip, journalism student Lisa Favazzo met two people giving back to their communities in extraordinary ways

Misinformation and lack of opportunity form disproportionate barriers for rural youth looking for work

Flores youth migrate for education, but are their university degrees worth the investment?

A collaboration between a teacher and farmers in Central Java is unlocking the potential of an indigenous biofuel source

Bagi kelompok miskin Jakarta, hunian sosial vertikal lebih banyak membawa masalahan daripada solusi

Bootleg medicine sales are part of Indonesia’s healthcare infrastructure

Attractive public transport and well-considered traffic policies are what Jakarta needs

New mass transport infrastructure is disrupting Jakarta’s minibus economy

For Jakarta’s most vulnerable, vertical social housing creates more problems than it solves

A small museum in Java is preserving a storytelling tradition, and the thoughts and feelings behind it

Mining law changes in decentralising Indonesia raises new challenges and opportunities for local communities

The Jokowi government’s policy shift contributes to pervasive regulatory ambiguity in Indonesia’s mining sector