
Does Indonesia need to decolonise anti-corruption discourse?
Corruption, SocietyMore than twenty years ago, Indonesia launched a determined crusade against corruption, collusion, and nepotism. However, the zealous spirit of Indonesia’s political reformation seems to have dissipated along the way. Kanti Pertiwi discusses how decolonising the anti-corruption discourse can create space for local conceptions of what constitutes corruption.

Corruption investigations unlikely to disrupt Anies Baswedan’s campaign
2024 Indonesian Elections, Corruption, Politics
With the 2024 Indonesian presidential election looming, credible surveys project three front-runner candidates. The first, Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo, represents the status quo and is supported by the Indonesian Democratic Party…

Village head elections: from money politics to political dynasties
2024 Indonesian Elections, CorruptionA recent proposal to extend the terms of village heads is unlikely to resolve the problems with village head elections.

Indonesian oligarchs are defending their wealth at the cost of democracy
2024 Indonesian Elections, Corruption, Politics, Top StoriesPresident Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has finally acted to quash efforts to extend his time in office beyond his constitutionally mandated two-term limit. But there is no guarantee that the oligarchs who want him to stay in power will listen.

Indonesia without Luhut Pandjaitan
Corruption, Environment, PoliticsPowerful Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan is a serious player in the coal mining industry, despite the conflicts of interest involved.

History repeats: Langkat case exposes the long history of slavery on plantations
Corruption, Environment, Human Rights, Top StoriesThe alleged abuse of plantation workers by the Langkat district head shocked Indonesia. But the exploitation of plantation workers follows a pattern established as far back as the colonial era.

Best of 2021
Arts, Corruption, Covid-19, Economy, Foreign Policy, Gender, Human Rights, Law, Politics, Religion, Security, SocietyIndonesia at Melbourne will be taking a short break over the New Year period. Here we present the articles and episodes that attracted your attention in 2021. We look forward to seeing you again in mid-January 2022!

Talking Indonesia: the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)
Corruption, Law, Talking IndonesiaHow have the amendments to the Law on the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) affected the agency's ability to investigate corruption cases? What lies ahead for anti-corruption efforts in Indonesia? Dr Dave McRae chats to Dr Ahmad Khoirul Umam in Talking Indonesia.

Does Indonesia really need a land bank?
Analysis, Corruption, Environment, Infrastructure, Law, Natural Resources, Policies, Urban planningPlans for a new national land bank need to consider how the institution would meet the government’s goals – and benefit the people.