The nation's commitment to civil society is being tested again as the debate intensifies over the bill on national security, which includes a…

M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta – The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P)'s suggestion that the presidential election be held before the…

Jakarta – The Islamic Reform Star Party officially dismissed House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Zaenal Ma'arif for polygamy…

Jakarta – Women's rights activists pledged Monday to continue to campaign for greater political representation for women and to fight against…

Hundreds of supporters of former home affairs minister Rogerio Lobato rallied today in East Timor outside the court where he was due to go on…

Jakarta – Three women accused of being witches were killed and burned along with their house in East Timor. The three women, aged 70,…

Sri Wahyuni, Yogyakarta – Uswatun Khasanah hugged her 9-month-old daughter Revi close to her chest. As the 25-year-old mother wrapped a blanket…

Jakarta – While Indonesia has lost many lives to plane crashes, the airlines have never been held responsible, an activist group says.

The…

Denpasar – The number of political parties running candidates in the 2009 general election should be slashed so as not to confuse…

Hera Diani, Jakarta – When avian influenza became a major global issue in 2006, some foreign health experts thought it was over hyped.

They…

Jakarta – A survey from Australian research firm Roy Morgan has found that most Indonesian consumers are predicting better economic prospects for…

A. Junaidi, Jakarta – Two books on the unforgivable issue of violence against women, Kembang-Kembang Genjer and Dendam Perempuan dan Cerita Lain,…

Patrick Thronson – Americans lose part of the past in an obvious sense when a former president dies: A living link to our history is extinguished…

Jambi – Traditional communities and farmers in Indonesia, particularly in Jambi province, Sumatra, are still falling victim to disadvantageous…

Slamet Susanto, Yogyakarta – Small-scale aluminum casting producers in Yogyakarta are on the brink of collapse, losing out to a boom in Chinese…

Ary Hermawan, Jakarta – The government failed to address a range of rights abuses related to religious fundamentalism last year and its inaction…

Jakarta – The Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi Jakarta) says the next governor should have a keen understanding…

M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta – The introduction of regional autonomy in 2001 has increased corruption more than it has improved public services,…

Ary Hermawan, Jakarta – There must be nothing more bitter than feeling you have been victimized, especially when you were supposedly working for…

Apriadi Gunawan, Medan – The government should set up a special court to hear environmental crimes because suspects in illegal logging cases are…

Adisti Sukma Sawitri, Jakarta – After raising on-street parking fares and directing motorcyclists to drive in the "slow" left lanes, the Jakarta…

The sexual exploitation of children is growing at an alarming rate and now affects millions of children across the globe. The Indonesian…

As a developing country saddled with huge foreign debts, Indonesia's tourism industry is a much needed source of income. But along with…

M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta – Solving a murder case is rarely easy, especially when it allegedly involves one of the country's most powerful, yet…

Jakarta – The government is being urged to pay more attention to the country's large working-age population, the result of the Soeharto-era family…

David Fullbrook – Cutthroat cost competition, overcrowded airports and perennial safety concerns, including a tragic accident involving an aged…

Multa Fidrus, Banten – Aisyah looks out from her oceanfront bamboo hut at the submerged concrete foundations of her family home in Karang Serang…

Jakarta – Decentralization has been blamed for the downfall of the national family planning program during the reform era.

Activists and…

Andi Haswidi, Jakarta – The country's exports broke yet another record in November at US$8.92 billion, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS)…

Oyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung – Non-government activists reacted resolutely to Bandarlampung Mayor Eddy Sutrisno's allowance "gift" to city…

Endy M. Bayuni, Jakarta – The people of Aceh have spoken. They voted for independent candidates Irwandi Yusuf and running mate Muhammad Nazar for…

Jakarta – The growing number of minimarkets and convenience stores in Jakarta is forcing many small-scale traders out of business.

"I lost…

M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta – While the House of Representatives is yet to decide on the fate of deputy speaker Zaenal Ma'arif, political factions…

Muhammad Qodari, Jakarta – It has been more than eight years since the country began the transition to democracy, but the Indonesian political…

Jakarta – Thousands of the city's poorest people left dissatisfied Monday after queuing since early morning for free meat at Istiqal…

The Indonesia Human Rights Committee is calling on the New Zealand Government to offer to facilitate dialogue between West Papuan representatives…

Alvin Darlanika Soedarjo, Jakarta – More Indonesians say they are economically worse off compared to 12 months ago and most cite the increased…

Oyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung – With the prices of basic needs continuing to soar, life is tough for Sugeng Supriadi. The 39-year-old contract…

Bill Guerin, Jakarta – Indonesia is on the upswing, with strong export and economic growth combining to drive the Jakarta Stock Exchange Index up…

Nabiha Shahab, Rembang – Indonesian navy ships have renewed efforts to reach survivors of a ferry disaster who spent a third night on the open sea…

Patrick Walters – The Fraser government refused visas to prominent East Timorese left-wingers forced into exile after the Indonesian…

Patrick Walters – Thirty years ago the Fraser government grappled with the consequences of the Indonesian takeover of East Timor.

The 1976…

Russell Skelton, Canberra – The Fraser cabinet was warned by a powerful committee of defence chiefs that a prolonged war of independence by…

Tony Stephens – Just three months after Indonesia invaded East Timor 30 years ago, the Australian government of the prime minister, Malcolm Fraser…

By S. Eben Kirksey and Andreas Harsono

U.S. intelligence reports linked the Indonesian military to the 2002 murder of American school…

According to reports from the Puncak Jaya region of West Papua, several thousand extra troops from the Indonesian Army (TNI) have been deployed to…

Jakarta – Incentives should be given to businesses to improve their productivity and increase their taxable incomes, an economist says.

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Ary Hermawan, Jakarta – Prosecutors and police said Friday they would file for a review of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the conviction…

Nani Afrida, Banda Aceh – Former Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebel Irwandi Yusuf and running-mate Muhammad Nazar won a landslide victory in the first…

Ary Hermawan, Jakarta – Theologically, Islam encourages its adherents to perform philanthropic deeds in the widest sense, but Indonesian Muslims…