Tag: UQ in Indonesia
Anies wins Jakarta Governor Elections after bitter campaign
After a bitter and tense campaign that divided the city of Jakarta voters took to the polls to decide their new Governor. "UQ in Indonesia" ... Read More
Nothing can bring Evi down
People with Down syndrome in Indonesia are often stigmatized by society and viewed as simple and incapable. Their struggle for social inclusion is only heightened ... Read More
A Choice: Wearing the Hijab in Indonesia
Debate about the hijab in Christian majority Australia has grown heated throughout the years and raised questions of safety, race, and religion. However, in Indonesia, ... Read More
‘We Won’t Be Silenced’
Busking in Indonesia is controversial. Some busk purely with the intention to make a few dollars, whilst others have professional music aspirations. With a vision ... Read More
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
Are Western tourists sightseeing or the attraction?
“Bule, Bule! Photo, photo!” is the phrase every western tourist in Jakarta, Indonesia hears. To Indonesian locals, western tourists are like celebrities, and they won’t ... 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