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In tourist-free Bali, artists persevere through ‘darkest moment’
Art and Bali’s unique Hindu culture are inextricably linked,…
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Indonesian schoolgirls ‘bullied’ into religious clothing: Report
Human Rights Watch finds female students are often coerced or…
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Myanmar crisis ‘a litmus test’ for ASEAN, says Indonesia’s ex FM
Marty Natalegawa says ASEAN must tell Myanmar’s military to…
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Families grieve as Indonesia releases report into plane crash
One month after Sriwijaya Air crash, investigators say it is…

Indonesia: Doctors reject patients as COVID cases top one million
Medical professionals warn hospitals overwhelmed amid lack…

Indonesia’s ‘Jurassic Park’: Construction begins despite concerns
Jakarta, Indonesia – In the centre of the vast Indonesian…

Indigenous people sceptical of Indonesia mapping project
Jakarta, Indonesia – Every day members of the Besipae…

Trying to revive and protect Indonesia’s mangroves
Indonesia’s extensive mangroves could be one of the cheapest…

Indonesian teachers struggle with distance learning
For many teachers, there is no sign when the challenge of teaching…
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Restrictions return in Jakarta as hospitals, cemeteries fill up
Indonesian capital goes back into partial lockdown as doctors…