Jakarta is About to Become an Entirely New City
We spoke to an urban planner about how mass transit is going to change Indonesia's biggest, and most congested, city.
Bimbel Blues: How After-School Cram Sessions Became Necessary in Indonesia
When students put more trust and money in private tutors than actual teachers, you know there's something seriously wrong with the education system.
Jovi Adhiguna on Being True to Yourself, No Matter What
"Not everyone has a strong support system like accepting family or friends. I believe for them it’s really important to have a role model that they can identify with so they don’t feel alone."
Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Is Just Jamu for White People
And, surprisingly, Goop isn't even the worst player in pseudoscience.
Living in the World's Worst-Designed City Is as Frustrating as It Sounds
No one knows the pain of poor urban planning like a Jakartan.
Want a Cleaner Government? Here's What You Can Do to Keep Corrupt Officials Away From the Elections
There are more than 200 corrupt officials who want to run in the legislative race, despite a new rule barring them from politics. Here's how to find them and get them out.
In Indonesia, Prison Is a Life of Luxury, as Long as You Can Afford It
The discovery of a few full-equipped prison cells is only the latest in a long list of corrupt officials getting priority treatment in jail.
Sexist Healthcare Policies are Costing Women Their Lives In Indonesia
The government's universal healthcare system is in trouble, and funding for treatments that affect women the most is often the first to go.