UQ in Indonesia

UQ in Indonesia

The beef with Indonesia’s meat policy

Timothy Swanston- April 22, 2017

Indonesia's impressive economic growth in recent years has been coupled with a rapid expansion of its middle class, a group of consumers who have a ... Read More

Anies wins Jakarta Governor Elections after bitter campaign

Justin Lillecrapp- April 22, 2017

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

Hear We Learn

Jordan McMullen- April 21, 2017

Stigma and inadequate early education plague the disabled community of Indonesia, causing a huge drop-out rate in the country's young disabled students. However, one Montessori ... Read More

Beyond the Beauty

Dana Sherwood- April 21, 2017

Indonesia is home to many educated, progressive and beautiful people. Among them, is a dedicated and enthusiastic group of young women and men who compete ... Read More

Nothing can bring Evi down

Meaghan Crooks- April 21, 2017

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

Katreena Bacatan- April 21, 2017

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’

Teilya Macfarlane- April 21, 2017

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

Sophie Volker- April 21, 2017

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

Beth Westmore- April 20, 2017

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

Sophie Volker- April 20, 2017

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

Amani Vassiliou- April 17, 2017

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

Mia Tyquin- April 17, 2017

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