Society

Aceh homebound?
In the wake of peace, Acehnese living in Malaysia are thinking about return. But it can be tough leaving a new life to start afresh back home
Transgendered in Malang
The waria community in this East Javanese city are out in the open, but misunderstanding and prejudice are still widespread.
Image still of a bissu from the trailer of Calalai: In-Betweenness (Rumah Pohon/Youtube)
What if there were not just two genders, but five? In Indonesia, there are
What if there were not just two genders, but five? In Indonesia, there are
Between girl power and the mother image, young urban women struggle for identity
When reporting ethnic conflict, journalists can make a difference
Not as remote as you might think...
The history of football is a history of Indonesia itself
Tribute to a multi-talented, national figure
Popular with sailors and miners, but not necessarily with their women
A flood of 'democratisation' dollars has corrupted the NGO movement
Farmers in East Java are still working land they took three years ago
The street traders who feed and transport Jakarta are also its most unwelcome citizens
Surviving thirty years in Central Jakarta
A guide to resources for peace-makers
How to escape the mainstream, big money, newspaper thought police