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Talking Indonesia: Dirty Vote II o3

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In this week's episode, Dr Jacqui Baker talks to 'Dirty Vote' presenter Dr Zainal Arifin Mochtar about the sequel of the 2024 documentary film that attracted more than 6 million viewers in the first two days of release.

The tip of the iceberg? Preacher’s inappropriate acts expose Indonesia’s weak child protection systems

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The government has issued regulations to show its commitment to addressing sexual abuse in religious institutions. Still, its actions are insufficient to meet its stated goals, due to a lack of practical policy implications, inadequate funding, or inconsistent attitudes.

Indonesian civil society shows resilience in the face of ‘activist hunt’ crackdown

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The ongoing ‘activist hunt’ is a part of an alarming pattern of growing pressure against civil society in Indonesia. It is part of the larger trend of democratic regression and the shrinking of civic space in Indonesia that seems to have accelerated after Prabowo’s rise to power.

Talking Indonesia: free nutritious meals program

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In the ten months since the Free Nutritious Meals (Makan Bergizi Gratis, MBG) program was launched, more than 11,000 students and school staff have suffered food poisoning, including many severe cases. In this week's episode, Jemma Purdey chats with Irma Hidayana, a public health consultant and co-initiator of MBG Watch, about Prabowo's flagship program.

Deadly ‘pesantren’ building collapse is a preventable tragedy. Without accountability, it won’t be the last

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As the dust settles, there are questions about the tragic incident that need answering. How could such a huge construction failure occur? What lessons can be learned to prevent similar incidents in the future? And what are the implications of this disaster for religious education administrators and the general public?

Melbourne Bergerak: assertive long distance nationalism and the rise of oppositional activism

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Diaspora attitudes changed dramatically on the night of 28 August. The killing of Affan Kurniawan—a 21-year old Gojek driver—by an armoured police car was captured in multiple viral videos. It shook many Indonesians to the core.

Influencers vs CSOs in a backsliding democracy: insights from the August protests  

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After recent major demonstrations, including #PeringatanDarurat (EmergencyWarning), #IndonesiaGelap (DarkIndonesia) and #ResetIndonesia, the public sphere in Indonesia has become increasingly fragmented.

Talking Indonesia: overseas responses to Indonesia's protests

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In today's special episode, Elisabeth Kramer talks to organisers behind Aliansi Gusar, a grassroots based organisation concerned with justice and equality in Indonesia. They share their thoughts and experiences regarding the current protests and organising around ongoing issues in Indonesia.

Talking Indonesia: Indonesia's new protest movements

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Ibu Ana, a housewife in Jakarta, caught the national mood when she was photographed in the rain in thongs and a pink headscarf, facing down a cordon of heavily armed police officers with the Indonesian flag on a bamboo pole. Who are these protestors? How did they mobilise so fast? What do they want and how will they achieve it?

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Date created: 1 July 2015

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