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After decades of debate, the Indonesian government announced a finalised version of its new criminal code at the end of 2022. Critics say it diminishes human rights and is representative of a broader trend of suppression taking place across Southeast Asia.
After Joko Widodo acknowledged the mass killings of 1965-66, victims say compensation is the next step
Philippines most to lose from Taiwan war; China’s military not ready for invasion; Bangkok scandal; Adani #3 on global rich list.
One of Indonesia's most respected religious scholars is being remembered for his drive to promote diversity in the Muslim-majority country. Ahmad Syafi'i Ma'arif, who passed away on May 27 at the age of 86, was known for his vision of inclusive Islam, a progressive attitude and a true champion of pluralism in the country. Affectionately known as "Buya" — a...
With a career spanning more than half a century, Indonesian-Chinese writer Marga T is one of the country’s most prolific authors. Born in Jakarta to ethnic Chinese parents in 1943, she showed an early gift for writing, with her first two novels, the romance titles Karmila and Badai Pasti Berlalu (The Storm Will Surely Pass ), being instant hits. Among...