
Foreign influencers in Indonesia: love of the country or a ploy for popularity?
Arts, Media, Society, Top StoriesWhat is behind the growing number of foreign influencers producing content about Indonesia?

Best of 2022
Arts, Economy, Elections, Foreign Policy, Gender, Human Rights, Law, Media, Politics, Society, Talking Indonesia, Top StoriesIndonesia at Melbourne will again be taking a short break over the New Year period. Here we present the articles and episodes that attracted your attention in 2022. We look forward to seeing you again in early 2023!

The new Criminal Code: killing off living law?
Law, Society, Top StoriesProblematic provisions on extramarital sex and cohabitation might have attracted global attention, but the new Criminal Code's provisions on "living law" are also a major concern.

Cancellation of Hijrahfest signals anxieties over shifts in religious authority
Religion, Society, Top StoriesMainstream religious organisations like Nahdlatul Ulama appear to view the hijrah movement as a threat to their authority.

Can Indonesian cultural products rival the Korean Wave?
Arts, Society, Top StoriesSandiaga Uno recently encouraged Indonesians to consume less Korean television and music in favour of local arts and cultural products. Many are sceptical.

Talking Indonesia: the Kanjuruhan football disaster
Security, Society, Talking IndonesiaWhy would police use tear gas in a sold-out stadium, and what accountability is likely after the death of so many fans? Dr Dave McRae speaks to Usman Hamid and Yogi Setya Permana in the wake of the Kanjuruhan tragedy.

The disposable lives of Indonesian football fans
Security, Society, Top StoriesThe tragedy in Malang was entirely avoidable. Sadly, those culpable will likely escape without appropriate punishment.

Dangdut koplo takes centre stage
Arts, SocietyThe recent performance of a dangdut koplo song at the Presidential Palace was an important acknowledgement of an often-maligned musical genre.

Citayam Fashion Week: the class divide and the city
Society, Top StoriesThe Citayam Fashion Week phenomenon has exposed some of the deep class problems confronting Jakarta and the people who live in it.