It seems that Indonesia will experiment with a new phase of life in three cities: Yogyakarta, Bali, and the Riau Islands. Some parties and observers still doubt its readiness.
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Indonesians are building platforms to distribute protective equipment, direct peer-to-peer donations, and offer free courses during the COVID-19 crisis.
The strategic importance of South Sulawesi’s economy is bolstered by the size of its population – by far the largest in eastern Indonesia at 8.8 million.
Data modelling showed there could be 70,000 deaths in West Java if no action was taken, persuading provincial authorities to implement lockdown.
The power of proximity has long surpassed the “tyranny of distance” in Australian trade relations.
It’s possible Indonesia will soon make all sexual activity outside heteronormative marriage illegal, a radical move considering the country’s record.
Ms Susanti, a nurse at Premier Bintaro Hospital in South Tangerang, Banten, could not return to her home town in Lampung on Sumatra island.
Tohirin has ridden through the streets of Jakarta in his horse buggy for more than 20 years.
The President himself is spending the holiday at Bogor Palace in West Java instead of his hometown Surakarta in Central Java.
Prof. Dr Sofia Mubarika Haryana from the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing at UGM led the creation of an innovative rapid diagnostic test (RDT) for Covid-19.
The coronavirus pandemic has uncovered a clear and urgent need in Indonesia for improved ICT capacity, through infrastructure, skills and regulation.
While the Indonesian government has flagged it could begin winding back some restrictions as soon as early June, some business people are delaying their return amid uncertainty.
The platform has become even more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic, as it now collaborates with major celebrities and media outlets for various fundraising projects.
It is seen as politically unpalatable to engage in redistribution during a global crisis. Most governments are opting for broad-brush policies.
In 2018 in South Sulawesi we assessed the ways in which poverty is experienced by individuals across fifteen dimensions. The results are relevant now, because of increased uncertainty and anxiety.
To have a valuable cultural experience here, even just to significantly improve one’s English-language skills, cross-cultural socialisation is key.
