At a temporary shelter in Aceh, a mother who travelled by boat to Indonesia dreams of a better life for her children.
David Sexton
Indonesia’s National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) held its first-ever hearing on the country’s mandatory hijab regulations, inviting two schoolgirls, six mothers, and two fathers to testify.
US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Jakarta from Sept. 4 to 7 to take part in the US-ASEAN Summit and East Asia Summit to engage with leaders from the Indo-Pacific, the White House announced.
Indonesia’s plastic emergency has worsened in recent years. But amid the struggle, locals stand tall. Photojournalist Garry Lotulung unveils their daily battles and grassroots resilience.
In mid-1998, as President Suharto’s regime crumbled and Indonesia began the long process of unwinding decades of authoritarian rule, local fishers made a thrilling discovery – a 9th century shipwreck in waters near Belitung Island.
Some civil servants in Indonesia’s capital began working from home Monday under measures aimed at reducing traffic congestion to alleviate horrendous air pollution that has gripped the city and been blamed for President Joko Widodo’s persistent cough.
Demand from Australian consumers for sustainable produce has heightened opportunities for Indonesian businesses, a breakfast in Melbourne has heard.
The Indonesian city of Makassar is served by the higher education public facility of Universitas Hasanuddin. The science-focussed university serves a province that is increasing its port capacity and has started the development of its first railway.
Indonesians around the world will celebrate Independence Day in a range of ways on 17 August. Some will hold festivals in big cosmopolitan cities, serving Indonesian food to hungry diasporas, while Indonesian villagers will hold traditional celebrations with simple games and competitions, like tug of war and kerupuk eating.
Improving Indonesia’s logistics performance presents immense challenges. Indonesian President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo promised to lower logistics costs during his first term campaign in 2014. But Jokowi’s efforts have not achieved their expected results.
Increasingly active on the world stage, the President will leave a imprint on foreign policy that is likely to endure.
Nusantara in East Kalimantan, Borneo, will be unveiled as Indonesia’s new capital in 2024. The name dates back to Majahapit rule in Java in the 14th century.
To redress its history of human rights violations, the Indonesian government needs to hold responsible actors to account, including those still in power.
President Joko Widodo’s reported month-long cough has prompted his government to address air pollution; critics remain sceptical.
As Australia is cracking down on vaping, Dateline looks at why Indonesia has gone the other way.
Indonesia is expecting a longer dry season, lasting until October, due to the El Niño weather pattern, threatening clean water supply and increasing the risk of forest fires, the country’s disaster agency said.
