Tag: University of Queensland
Indonesia fights a two-wheel turf war
Rising popularity of online-based ride-hailing apps has created tension on the streets of Jakarta, as traditional motorcycle hailing taxis (ojeks) fight back for demand, claiming territory ... Read More
The beef with Indonesia’s meat policy
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
Hear We Learn
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
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
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
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
Exposing the dark side of Indonesia Tourism
Despite the supposed ban of horse-drawn carriages in 2010, according to the Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN), this transport method remains a popular tourist attraction ... Read More
Unity in Diversity: Exploring Fatahillah Square
Busker entertains locals in Fatahillah Square. In the 16th century, a commander for the Sultanate of Demak named Fatahillah recaptured the Old Town of Jakarta from ... Read More
Stories of Mumbai
By Kate Sheahan In a city of 12 million people, addressing some of the world's most polarising issues might seem like a huge task. These ... Read More