John McBeth, Jakarta – During former president Suharto's New Order reign, political analysts were breathless followers of the Indonesian military's regular changes in command, a measure of who was

Tom Clarke – Many Australians wouldn't think twice about putting their name to a petition to support a cause close to their hearts, but in Indonesia's Papuan provinces, where free speech is routine

Hendri Yulius, Jakarta – Since 2016, minorities of gender and sexuality – "LGBT" (lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender people) – have become among main targets by a conservative backlash.

Andre Vltchek, from Jakarta and Yogyakarta – It was once again a hot, muggy day in Jakarta. The air was full of pollutants, epic traffic jams blocking entire center of the city.

Garry Maddox – More than two years after the execution of Bali Nine ringleaders Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan, artist and filmmaker Matthew Sleeth is still furious about what he considers a poin

Jakarta – Finance Minister Sri Mulyani has said that the negotiations between the government and gold and copper mining company PT Freeport Indonesia are now focusing on efforts to increase state r

Jakarta – Indonesian police detained 51 men including several foreigners in a raid on what authorities described as a "gay spa" in Jakarta late on Friday, and some could face up to six years in pri

Zely Ariane, Jayapura – A petition claimed to represent the wishes of Papuan people on a referendum on West Papua's future has been debated since last week among Papuan people and commentators, the

Khoo Ying Hooi – After 15 years of its restoration of independence, Timor Leste is a country that remains unknown to many of us in the Southeast Asia region.

Andreas Harsono – Indonesian police in Jakarta raided a sauna popular with gay men on Friday night, arresting 51 people.

Lindsay Murdoch – East Timor's three opposition parties say they are ready to form a parliamentary majority alliance to take office if programs of a newly sworn-in minority government fail to gain

Fergus Jensen, Jakarta – Indonesian President Joko Widodo called for faster progress to wrap up a deal with Freeport-McMoRan Inc on rights to the giant Grasberg copper mine, which the U.S.

Leong Yee Ting, Jakarta – Many Indonesian children grow up listening to this Islamic proverb, "Heaven is at the bottom of your mother's feet."

Samantha Hawley, Indonesia – She's too young to realise it, but in November last year the life of a four-year-old Indonesian girl changed forever.

Jakarta – A controversial article on preventive detention under a proposed anti-terrorism bill expected to be passed later this year has been dropped, lawmakers said on Friday (06/10).

Fadli, Batam, Riau Islands – Financial issues top the cause of divorce in Batam, Riau Islands, where mostly wives file for divorce after their husbands are dismissed from work, according to data by

Jakarta – National Development Planning Minister and National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) head Bambang Brodjonegoro has said that traffic congestion costs the capital US$5 billion annuall

Danaella Wivell – The plight of West Papua to gain independence from Indonesia is spreading to Cairns.

Ivany Atina Arbi, Jakarta – The central government officially lifted its moratorium on the Jakarta Bay reclamation project through an announcement letter issued by the Office of the Coordinating Ma

Ivany Atina Arbi, Jakarta – City councilors are under the spotlight for proposing a Rp 21.5 million (US$1,592) monthly transport allowance equal to the cost of renting a luxurious car.

A series of concerts around the globe to assist the persecuted people of West Papua is being held on Saturday with the Coronation Hotel in West Ipswich playing its part.

Anton Hermansyah, Jakarta – Many taxpayers have used the beneficial ownership system, which involves controlling companies without being listed as shareholders, to avoid taxes.

The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) established in 1993, near the end of Soeharto's regime, has become a model for the region.

Jakarta – Fake news about the ingredients of measles-rubella vaccines have resulted in many parents refusing to let their children be vaccinated against the infectious diseases, a City Council memb

Safrin La Batu and Gemma Holliani Cahya, Jakarta – If the election was held today, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo would easily beat his rival, Prabowo Subianto, again, according to a recent survey.

Safrin La Batu, Jakarta – Wary about the spread of radical and intolerant ideologies on campuses, students and lecturers from universities nationwide are set to make a simultaneous declaration agai

Kharishar Kahfi, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is looking into the possible ways it could rename politician Setya Novanto a suspect in the e-ID graft case.

Kharishar Kahfi, Jakarta – Activists grouped under the Coalition of Civil Society for Anticorruption filed a report with the Supreme Court's internal monitoring body against a judge who ruled in fa

Erin Cook, Jakarta – A recent clash between protesters, counter-protesters and police at the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute Foundation offices in Central Jakarta was an unusually controversial begi

Marguerite Afra Sapiie, Jakarta – Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel set to participate in the commemoration of the 72nd anniversary of the TNI at PT Indah Kiat Port in Cilegon, Banten, on Thursda

Jakarta – Indonesia's notorious traffic congestion was on display for the world Thursday after the country's president was forced to walk two kilometres through the scorching heat to attend a milit

Tommy Ardiansyah, Djohan Widjaja, Cilegon, Indonesia – Indonesia's armed forces should stay out of politics and ensure their loyalty is only to the state and the government, President Joko Widodo s

Jakarta – The Indonesian Military, or TNI, is earning a rebuke from critics for meddling in politics, as it celebrated its 72nd anniversary on Thursday (05/10).

The opposition SODELPA party in Fiji says it's disappointed by the United Nations decision to reject a petition from the people of West Papua calling for an act of self determination.

Gemma Holliani Cahya, Jakarta – The National Police have stepped up efforts to reveal the source of funding for the Saracen group, an online syndicate accused of creating and spreading fake news an

Ina Parlina, Jakarta – Election watchdog the Association for Elections and Democracy (Perludem) has warned the General Elections Commission (KPU) to show professionalism and act without discriminat

Safrin La Batu, Jakarta – Former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has taken the opportunity during the 72nd anniversary of the Indonesian Military on Thursday to deliver a message for the m

Stefani Ribka, Jakarta – Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has called on the government to revise the 2003 Manpower Law, saying that the law has become a target of complaints by

Jakarta – Social media engagement was the leading cause of 2,000 divorces in Depok, West Java, a court official said on Tuesday.

An international law specialist says it's not a question of if but when West Papuans will be granted a genuine act of self-determination.

Jakarta – National Police spokesperson Insp. Gen.

Jakarta – Anders Wickberg, Business Sweden trade commissioner to Indonesia, said an unreliable regulatory climate, lack of skilled labor and inadequate infrastructure are some of the obstacles hamp

Damien Kingsbury – In a move that is expected to whip Indonesia's military into a frenzy and will again start an Indonesian witch-hunt for Australian supporters, a West Papuan petition calling for

Aisyah Llewellyn – If you walk around nightlife spots in Indonesia like Jalan Legian in Bali, you'll see the signs.

Tim Lindsey – On 16 September, police broke up an academic discussion at the offices of renowned activist NGO the Jakarta Legal Aid Foundation (LBH).

Jakarta – At least 1,300 residents have been evacuated and 380 homes damaged after landslides hit villages in the West Java district of Cianjur last weekend, an official said on Tuesday (03/10).

Stefani Ribka, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has said the government plans to build 10 international yachts and cruise ship ports within the next two years in a bid to bring in 20 millio

Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has accused rival politicians of spreading rumors about declining consumer purchasing power as part of their strategy to win the legislative and presidentia

Jakarta – Indonesia's chief security minister said on Tuesday (03/10) he will summon the country's chiefs of police and the military to end a controversy surrounding the procurement of hundreds of

Saifullah S., Jakarta – Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS) recorded 138 cases of violence and human rights violation involving the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) occurr