‘Wayang kulit’ demonstrates Indonesia’s resilient culture
Wayang kulit, which was heavily influenced by Hindu culture, was immensely popular before Islam’s arrival to Java.
The silence of Bali
The island of Bali will turn to silence for 24 hours on March 4 when locals observe the four sobrieties of Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence.
Beijing’s green Olympics had corporate press seeing red
The writer says the Olympics was a model for how large-scale events can be hosted with the environment kept firmly in mind.
Tug of war over GE15
The writer says the date for the dissolution of the Malaysian Parliament and holding of the 15th General Election will depend on results of the Johor poll.
The perils of disinformation
As opposed to misinformation, disinformation is more menacing as it involves content that is deliberately fabricated, manipulated, and distributed.
Can Leni beat Marcos Jr.?
Her challenge is not beating Marcos Jr. per se but spawning a broad-based, sustained progressive movement.
Chinese votes no longer fixed deposit for DAP
The poor performance of DAP leaders when it was in the Pakatan Federal government counts among issues of concern.
Do we take our international partners for fools?
Only that can explain Bangladesh foreign minister’s inane answers to serious questions
Racial apartheid continues, targeting Indonesian war victims
The paper says it is about time for the Dutch to come to terms with their centuries of colonialism of Indonesia.
How young people and local values can help build a safer internet
Digital literacy is a high priority for the Indonesian government, with more and more activities going online during the pandemic.