Children of toxic parenting open up about lifelong emotional battles
Not all families are blessed with bliss. For people born to so-called “toxic parents”, the effects may persist a lifetime.
Indonesia
Control the weather?: The story of a lifelong rain handler
Working as a ‘supernatural consultant’, Gofur Purnomo has become one of the legendary rain handlers in Surabaya.
Rethinking Indonesia’s refugee policy
The asylum seekers in Indonesia include people from as far away as Iraq, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Myanmar.
Let’s talk about the South China Sea – the signals from Indonesia’s initiative
The proposed maritime security meeting with other Asean members comes amid growing Chinese pressure on other claimant states.
Jokowi looks for ‘soft landing’ as his presidency nears its end
Two years from the end of his term, Jokowi has been increasing the size of his Cabinet by opening up more deputy ministerial posts.
A better way: How rehabilitated terrorists are helping counter extremism
Reformed terror convicts are deploying their knowledge and personal stories to assist in deradicalization programs in Indonesia.
Death penalty demand for alleged child rapist reignites capital punishment debate
Capital punishment in Indonesia is often handed down to drug convicts and has long been questioned by rights activists.
Indonesia govt to use carrot, stick in coal DMO policy
Indonesia, the world’s biggest thermal coal exporter, began on Jan 1 what it said would be a month-long ban on coal shipments.
No fakes, just rentals: Young Indonesians sport luxury bags on a budget
Designer bag rental services are emerging as an affordable way to keep up with mercurial fashion trends.
Covid-19 worsens Asia’s staggering inequalities
Between March and December 2020, the equivalent of 147 million full time jobs were lost in the Asia Pacific region.