In this episode, we follow a story of the first Indonesian to become a pro wrestler in the U.S. Donning an army character from Indonesia, Dimas recounts the serendipitous events that led him to become a wrestler, coming to terms with his family who were adamantly against his childhood dream, and an unexpected turn in his career after 9/11 happened.
Read MoreIn this episode, we follow the story of a man who felt cheated in an election process and his intricate tactics and calculated strategies which eventually resulted in a first for Indonesia's democracy. This is not a story of who's right or wrong, this is a story about just how far people would go when they feel cheated in an election. This is the story of the Tiger Cubs.
Read MoreThough Indomie is one of Indonesian's most iconic brands, its true origin is largely misunderstood.
Read MoreHow did instant noodles become a staple food for Indonesians? How did Indomie become Indonesia’s most iconic brand?
Read MoreIntrigued by history, we often wondered, if Widodo hoped to bring back this maritime power, what did this power look like before?
Read MoreIntrigued by history, we often wondered, if Widodo hoped to bring back this maritime power, what did this power look like before?
Read MoreIntrigued by history, we often wondered, if Widodo hoped to bring back this maritime power, what did this power look like before?
Read MoreThere are more and more Nigerians fleeing to Indonesia, why is this the case?
Read MoreHow will the pandemic impact political parties’ plans for a stronger central government, Jokowi’s approval numbers and the reputation of local leaders?
Read MoreThe pandemic is hitting Indonesia's economy hard and resetting the economic forecast. What might we expect going forward? We cover this and more with senior economist, Faisal Basri.
Read MoreIndonesia’s Covid-19 cases appear to be low compared to its population of 270 million, but how accurate are the numbers and how is testing being conducted?
Read MoreWhen we ask ourselves how people would even begin to conceive and believe in conspiracy theories and hoaxes during a critical time such as this pandemic, we find that it is so much more than just an issue of how we access and process information, as many would believe.
Read MoreHow is it that Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic state but has yet to establish itself as a maritime power and what issues does it face while protecting its territorial waters?
Read MoreThe international community has condemned the persecution of the Muslim minority Uyghur ethnic group in China, so why would Indonesia take a non-interference stance?
Read MoreWhat’s driving the decline of civil liberties trend in Indonesia and what does this say about Jokowi as he embarks on his second term?
Read MoreIndonesia’s universal healthcare system cares for millions but is now beginning to flounder while at the same time, a non-profit organization called DoctorSHARE is risking their lives to serve patients in remote parts of the country.
Read MoreFrom political compromises, a possible return of New Order style elections, Widodo family dynasties and Prabowo’s real role in the cabinet, we break them all down in this episode with Dr. Djayadi Hanan
Read MoreThis is a special live event edition of Indonesia In-depth. Indonesia began its transition to democracy in 1998 amid a simultaneous political, social and economic crisis. While the country has made tremendous progress with important economic and political reforms, Indonesia continues to remain in that democratic transition today. At this Indonesinist event held by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs October 14-16, 2019, (Ret.) Army Lt. Gen. Agus Widjojo, Dr. Michael Vatikiotis, Dr. Siswo Pramono and Shawn Corrigan discuss Indonesia’s path to democracy and the challenges that remain.
Read MoreThe Indonesian parliament has delayed passing the controversial new amendments to the criminal code, which dates back to the Dutch Colonial Era. Widodo back tracked his support at the last minute after public protests against the bill which is viewed as over criminalizing and draconian. One article in the bill that garnered attention is on the reintroduction of the defamation clause against the President and Vice President. We dive deep into that defamation article to explore why the government thinks its needed and how it could be misused. Join us as we attempt to navigate through this vague rule with Prof. Harkristuti Harkrisnowo, one of the main drafters of the Criminal Code bill.
Read MoreTechnology has changed the way we consume our food and beverages, and consequently, the way business players run their businesses. The rapidly penetrating online food delivery services and the rise of virtual kitchens along with traffic jams and a busy lifestyle, have paved ways for less brick-and-mortars establishments. However, not all F&B businesses have followed suit. One of them is Kopi Kenangan, a grab-and-go coffee chain that has experienced explosive growth in Jakarta’s metro area and more. With co-founder Edward Tirtanata, we explore many of these issues such as bucking certain trends and where are we actually heading in terms of how we eat our food and drink our coffee. Also the environmental impact of to-go packaging and what Indonesian consumers like and dislike when it comes to F&B purchases.
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