Covid-19 - Indonesia at Melbourne

Indonesia is surviving the Omicron wave. But is it really time to remove mask rules?

Like many people around the world, Indonesians are getting fed up with Covid-19 restrictions. But there remain plenty of reasons for caution.

Best of 2021

Arts, Corruption, Covid-19, Economy, Foreign Policy, Gender, Human Rights, Law, Politics, Religion, Security, Society

Indonesia 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!

Building back better from Covid-19 for a greying society

Covid-19, Policies, Politics, Public health

Recognising that Indonesia's population is getting older, the government recently launched a national ageing strategy. The challenge will now be making sure its plans are actually implemented.

Obesity worsens Covid-19. It’s time for Indonesia to get serious about tackling it.

Covid-19, Law, Public health, Top Stories

The pandemic represents an opportunity for the government to address obesity more seriously and introduce legislation to curb access to unhealthy food and beverages.

As home learning drags on, students and teachers are beginning to suffer

Covid-19, Education, Top Stories

After 18 months of home learning, psychological strain and boredom among students and parents is setting in.

Talking Indonesia: Covid-19 and the private sector

Covid-19, Public health, Talking Indonesia

Can the private sector play a role in speeding up Indonesia's sluggish Covid-19 vaccination rollout? How will issues of supply, corruption and health standards be addressed by business? Dr Charlotte Setijadi chats to Dr Andreasta Meliala in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Talking Indonesia: Covid-19 and children and vulnerable populations

Covid-19, Education, Human Rights, Talking Indonesia

How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected children and vulnerable populations in Indonesia? What can be done about the issues children and vulnerable individuals face? Dr Annisa Beta chats to Dr Santi Kusumaningrum in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Talking Indonesia: Covid-19 and the city

Covid-19, Talking Indonesia, Urban planning

What did 'large scale social distancing' (PSBB) look like in Indonesia's cities? As public space opens up again, how will Indonesia’s urban dwellers respond? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Dr Amanda Achmadi in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Local politics, Pilkada and the pandemic

Covid-19, Elections, Politics, Public health

Can Indonesia hold elections for regional heads in December without leading to a spike in Covid-19 infections, or opening the floodgates to vote buying? Dr Mada Sukmajati examines the risks.

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