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Indonesian Communication Minister Arrested For Corruption
May 18, 2023

Indonesian Communication Minister Arrested For Corruption

By Sebastian Strangio
Johnny G. Plate has been accused of involvement in a telecoms procurement scheme that investigators say cost the state more than $500 million.

Defamation Trial Against Indonesian Activists Opens in Jakarta
April 05, 2023

Defamation Trial Against Indonesian Activists Opens in Jakarta

By Sebastian Strangio
Haris Azhar and Fatia Maulidiyanti are on trial for defaming the powerful minister Luhut Pandjaitan by accusing him of conflicts of interest in relation to a Papuan mining operation.
Indonesia Opens Trial Into Malang Stadium Disaster
January 17, 2023

Indonesia Opens Trial Into Malang Stadium Disaster

By Sebastian Strangio
Five individuals are accused of "criminal negligence" for their alleged roles in the crowd crush, which took the lives of 135 spectators.

Why Can’t a Nation of 276 Million People Field a Decent Soccer Team?
December 20, 2022

Why Can’t a Nation of 276 Million People Field a Decent Soccer Team?

By William Yuen Yee
Despite the Indonesian public's passion for the world game, the "Red and White" have consistently under-performed on the global stage.

They Survived A Devastating Earthquake. Now The Real Challenges Begin.
December 15, 2022

They Survived A Devastating Earthquake. Now The Real Challenges Begin.

By Aisyah Llewellyn
Indonesia's recent earthquake has faded from the headlines, but the challenges of reconstruction might last for years.

Indonesian Security Forces Responsible for Dozens of Extrajudicial Killings, Rights Group Says
December 13, 2022

Indonesian Security Forces Responsible for Dozens of Extrajudicial Killings, Rights Group Says

By Sebastian Strangio
In its annual human rights report, the organization KontraS documented 72 cases of unlawful killings by police and military personnel.

The Malang Tragedy: What It Reveals About Indonesian Politics
November 18, 2022

The Malang Tragedy: What It Reveals About Indonesian Politics

By Rizal Ramli
The recent tragedy at Kanjuruhan Stadium reflects a much larger question of power and accountability.
Police Accountability in the Spotlight After Indonesian Stadium Stampede
October 04, 2022

Police Accountability in the Spotlight After Indonesian Stadium Stampede

By Sebastian Strangio
Will the deadly stadium stampede in East Java prompt prompt genuine reform within the National Police?

The Scandal at Indonesian Charity Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT)
July 19, 2022

The Scandal at Indonesian Charity Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT)

By James Guild
An investigation by the news magazine Tempo highlights the importance both of a free media and an empowered financial watchdog.

Indonesia Seizes Land Owned by Suharto Son’s Company
November 05, 2021

Indonesia Seizes Land Owned by Suharto Son’s Company

By Niniek Karmini
The confiscation was part of government attempts to recover the outstanding debt of PT Timor Putra Nasional, a carmaker owned by Tommy Suharto.

COVID-19 Testing Scam Hits Indonesian Airport
May 11, 2021

COVID-19 Testing Scam Hits Indonesian Airport

By Harsh Mahaseth
Those involved have gained as much as $125,000 from washing and reusing nasal test swabs.
Will Financial Scandals Undermine Indonesia’s Model of Economic Development?
January 26, 2021

Will Financial Scandals Undermine Indonesia’s Model of Economic Development?

By James Guild
Corruption within state-run enterprises threatens to tarnish the country's mixed development model.

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