Society

There’s more than subversion in Indonesian jokes

A multi-religious community gives thanks for the rice harvest

A voice from Aceh’s civil society movement says it’s time for self-criticism

Student initiations teach brutal lessons

It’s difficult to get human rights education into Indonesian schools

Preman have had to change in order to stay in business

Televangelism comes to regional Indonesia

A doctor goes to work in a remote community in Flores

What happens when wandering sea nomads have to settle?

Jesus tattoos, karaoke and the bearded cleric — welcome aboard!

Bugis IDPs have travelled as warriors, farmers, fishers and traders

Always controversial, Mochtar Lubis was one of Indonesia’s most respected journalists and best-known authors for over four decades.

The Islamic headscarf is now compulsory in many high schools

This man’s message is simple — four wives are better for business than one

Women are now on both sides of the camera

Confidence crisis for Bali’s women mask dancers

In Bali, a new all-female dance-drama troupe is flouting traditional gender roles

Women and marginalised groups seize new opportunities in the arts

Intravenous drug use is exacerbating the spread of the HIV virus