‘We take care of our own’ COVID-19 has amplified existing societal fissures and exposed the alarming fragility of the lives of Indonesian transwomen who work as drag performers Read more
Far-sighted approach to migrant rights The Indonesian government is much more interested in its own citizens abroad than Filipino migrant workers under its nose Read more
Photo Essay: From the field Be there! Exploring small oil palm plantations from Riau (not Europe) Read more
Artists seek assistance Javanese traditional musicians are among the many artists and performers struggling to survive, or qualify for government payments under COVID restrictions Read more
A house of cards? The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the exploitation of non-formal early childhood educators Read more
Bogus redemption Mudik forms a bogus redemption for many precarious workers amid a lack of decent jobs in both rural and urban areas Read more
Passing it on On a recent study trip, journalism student Lisa Favazzo met two people giving back to their communities in extraordinary ways Read more
Struggling for a job Misinformation and lack of opportunity form disproportionate barriers for rural youth looking for work Read more
Is education the golden plough? Flores youth migrate for education, but are their university degrees worth the investment? Read more
Islam-inspired renewable energy A collaboration between a teacher and farmers in Central Java is unlocking the potential of an indigenous biofuel source Read more
Menyoal jarak: Hunian sosial bagi masyarakat miskin Bagi kelompok miskin Jakarta, hunian sosial vertikal lebih banyak membawa masalahan daripada solusi Read more
Roadside medicine men Bootleg medicine sales are part of Indonesia’s healthcare infrastructure Read more
Transport policy in gridlock Attractive public transport and well-considered traffic policies are what Jakarta needs Read more
Minibus and Transjakarta: Transport wars? New mass transport infrastructure is disrupting Jakarta’s minibus economy Read more
Distance matters: social housing for the poor For Jakarta’s most vulnerable, vertical social housing creates more problems than it solves Read more
Essay: Masked but not hidden A small museum in Java is preserving a storytelling tradition, and the thoughts and feelings behind it Read more
Mining – who benefits? Mining law changes in decentralising Indonesia raises new challenges and opportunities for local communities Read more
The life and death of Indonesia’s mineral export ban The Jokowi government’s policy shift contributes to pervasive regulatory ambiguity in Indonesia’s mining sector Read more