In line with their effort to curb the spread of the Covid-19, Indonesia's government has made the brave move to ban mudik, a homecoming exodus which occurs ahead of Idul Fitri (Eid) holiday. Mudik...
Entering the second year of the pandemic, many countries are now busy rationing and administering vaccines to their citizens. At last, there's a slight hope for fighting this virus. The US Government...
There has been an increase in violence against women during the pandemic. As couples had to stay at home, the stress of being isolated raised the chance of spousal conflicts. In Indonesia, as of...
We’ve all felt the economic impact of the pandemic and are trying to stay afloat. Although many of us can survive, vulnerable families face a greater risk of starvation and homelessness. In this...
Several weeks ago, Indonesia's Minister of Education, Nadiem Makarim, suggested that Indonesian students who are studying abroad should return to the country once they graduate. He said the country...
In Indonesia, dog meat has never become mainstream, but this does not mean it is non-existent. The meat is often advertised as having healing properties; sellers would say the meat can cure serious...
While struggling to curb the coronavirus pandemic, Indonesia must face the challenge of fighting an old enemy: dengue fever. The disease is caused by a virus carried by a species of mosquito called...
Once upon a time, Indonesia prided itself on not having a single case of COVID-19 in the country amid the global pandemic. In February, after the test results for 134 suspected COVID-19 cases came...
Muslims in Indonesia have now welcomed Ramadan, which is Muslims’ fasting month. It will run from April 23 to May 23. Before the arrival of Islam, fasting was known as a method to advance one’s...
Beyond the holiday hotspot of Bali, Indonesia is not a place many of us think about much. But it’s an interesting country. Around 270 million people live there, scattered across the 18,000 plus...
