Tag: New Colombo Plan
Anies elected Governor after divisive election campaign
Anies Baswedan has defeated Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) for the powerful position of Governor of the Province of Jakarta, after a long and tension-filled race. ... Read More
Refuge from Conflict: The Love of Emmanuel Orphanage
Indonesia’s conflict on the Ambon Island sparked a nation wide clash between religions. Victims of Ambon chaos had to flee their homes and schools, seeking ... Read More
MRT to alleviate Jakarta’s notorious traffic soon
It’s taken almost 40 years since its conception, but the Jakarta Mass Rail Transport (MRT) is finally on its way to completion. With estimates that ... Read More
Exploring Jakarta’s Unique Space of Religious Tolerance
In the heart of Jakarta, on the north eastern corner of Mardeka Square, one can find a reprieve from election tensions surrounding religious tolerance. Istiqlal ... Read More
Ride-sharing apps – changing the face of Indonesian transport
Jakarta’s over-crowded and bustling streets come alive with sounds of street noise and traffic as millions of people commute across the city each day. The ... Read More
Pushing Depok’s Panic Button
Depok is a vibrant and bustling city, located just on the southern border of Jakarta, yet in the past this has attracted some undesirable attention. ... Read More
Finding beauty beneath the haze
“Turn right for good photos”. Clearly an invitation not to be missed by three aspiring journalists. It’s now somewhat apparent that the fat black cameras ... Read More
Practicing Diversity: Celebrating Easter in Indonesia
The national celebration of Easter in Indonesia is a symbol of the country’s commitment to its belief in "Unity in Diversity" despite recent racial and ... Read More
Road Safety in Indonesia is a work-in-progress
No lanes, no seat belts, no traffic lights and for drivers in Jakarta, no worries. With some of the most lenient road safety laws and ... Read More
Colourful fresh produce highlights vibrant local culture
The local markets in Depok are a maze of alleyways and muddied pathways. Rows of shack-like structures stand side by side each containing their own ... Read More
Religion Is Reflected in Architecture
Clean cut lines and geometric shapes envelope over 27,000 square feet of prime real estate in Central Jakarta. The Istiqlal Mosque is not only a ... Read More
Hidden in plain sight: finding remnants of violence
May 1998 was a dangerous time to be a Chinese Indonesian in the city of Jakarta. The murder of four student protesters in Jakarta and ... Read More