Society

Conflict between Timorese youth gangs and martial arts groups hark back to the Indonesian occupation

The choice of Tetum and Portuguese as national languages presents challenges to the new nation

Indonesian pop music and television still have a significant influence in East Timor

A child abducted during the Indonesian occupation returns to her former home

Photo-essay: Kali Code is the heart of a diverse and eclectic community

Brotherhood among the poor urban youth of Jakarta

Violence at the National Monument in Jakarta almost caused a conflict between Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah in Lamongan

Grassroots organisations in Indonesia are building communication media from the most basic of utensils

Internet use in Indonesian NGOs is strengthening civil society

Owners exert their sway in Indonesian newsrooms, but journalists soldier on

Poverty and mobility mark the neglected east

Independent record labels give the majors a run for their money

The Chinese Muslim community in Surabaya even has its own mosque

In contemporary Indonesia, Imlek is much more than a cultural celebration

Glodok: A photo essay

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

A Chinese community constructs and preserves the memory of their loved ones, the victims of racial and political violence in Banyuwangi

The story of the Teochiu Huikuan building in Medan provides insights into Chinese Indonesians’ history of dispossession

Chinese Indonesians must re-enter politics in order to fully exercise their citizenship