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Asean Countries Urged to Follow Indonesia's Step to Ban Online Cigarette Ads

Indonesia announced an outright ban on online cigarette ads last week.
Tech Jun 18, 2019 | 10:30 pm

More Rice Cakes After Idul Fitri? Why Not!

The slowly disappearing "Lebaran Ketupat" ("Rice Cake Idul Fitri") tradition is being revived in some parts of Indonesia.
Vision Jun 15, 2019 | 2:51 pm

More Rice Cakes After Idul Fitri? Why Not!

The slowly disappearing "Lebaran Ketupat" ("Rice Cake Idul Fitri") tradition is being revived in some parts of Indonesia.
Vision Jun 15, 2019 | 2:51 pm

More Rice Cakes After Idul Fitri? Why Not!

The slowly disappearing "Lebaran Ketupat" ("Rice Cake Idul Fitri") tradition is being revived in some parts of Indonesia.
Vision Jun 15, 2019 | 2:51 pm

Gov't Roots Out Online Cigarette Ads

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has banned all online cigarette advertisements.
News Jun 14, 2019 | 6:57 pm

Gov't Roots Out Online Cigarette Ads

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has banned all online cigarette advertisements.
News Jun 14, 2019 | 6:57 pm

Jakarta Administration Cans Meeting With Women's Wing of HTI and 'Indonesia Without Feminists'

The two groups were among the invitees to a meeting to discuss a poster calling for an end to violence against women and children.
News Jun 14, 2019 | 5:57 am

Looted Street Vendors Receive Financial Assistance From Jokowi

Cigarette and food stalls were looted during the riots in Jakarta last week.
News May 28, 2019 | 6:47 pm

Southeast Asia Is Magnet for Child Predators

Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines are the biggest targets for child predators, according to an NGO report.
News May 18, 2019 | 10:02 am

Young Survivor of Central Sulawesi Tsunami Gets Chance to Visit Manchester City Football Club

Twelve-year-old Muhammad Rizky also got to meet football star Riyad Mahrez.
News May 10, 2019 | 3:13 am

Garin Nugroho's Award-Winning 'Memories of My Body' Banned in Depok

Garin Nugroho's latest film has come under fire for allegedly promoting "sexually deviant behavior."
News Apr 26, 2019 | 4:36 pm

Garin Nugroho's Award-Winning 'Memories of My Body' Banned in Depok

Garin Nugroho's latest film has come under fire for allegedly promoting "sexually deviant behavior."
News Apr 26, 2019 | 4:36 pm

Police Name Suspects in Bullying Case That Grips the Nation

Are netizens jumping to conclusions too quickly on the case?
News Apr 11, 2019 | 3:54 pm

Giving Hope to the Children of Papua

Many regions in Papua still have no access to public service of any kind, but the Lantern of Hope School is making significant changes.
Movement Mar 6, 2019 | 7:05 pm

Giving Hope to the Children of Papua

Many regions in Papua still have no access to public service of any kind, but the Lantern of Hope School is making significant changes.
Movement Mar 6, 2019 | 7:05 pm

Authorities Blame Local Thugs for Chaos During Forced Relocation of Street Vendors in Tanah Abang

Central Jakarta Deputy Mayor Irwandi blamed last week's clashes on local thugs, or preman, whom he said see the relocation of the street vendors as a threat to their livelihoods.
News Jan 21, 2019 | 6:24 pm

From Iran to Indonesia, Muslim Feminists on Film Upend Stereotypes of Oppression

Traveling to cities and villages in five countries with a backpack, Sarah Zouak filmed 25 Muslim women – from single parents to fisherwomen – to dispel dated religious stereotypes.
News Jan 16, 2019 | 1:58 pm

Indonesian Student Wins Worldwide Comic Contest With Anti-Bullying Hero

Seventeen-year-old Rizka Raisa Fatimah Ramli from Makassar, South Sulawesi, was named winner of a Unicef-sponsored worldwide comic contest last week.
News Jan 14, 2019 | 7:39 pm

Crashed Lion Air Jet's Cockpit Voice Recorder Found: Officials

Search teams have recovered the cockpit voice recorder of the Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 jet that crashed into the Java Sea near Jakarta more than two months ago, officials said on Monday.
News Jan 14, 2019 | 2:50 pm

Gov't Seeks to Reassure HIV Patients Over Drug Supplies

The Ministry of Health has sought to reassure HIV patients that sufficient antiretroviral (ARV) drugs will be available for their treatment after some hospitals had run out of supplies.
News Jan 13, 2019 | 4:25 pm