Stories about Indonesia from November, 2009
Indonesia: Youth, Art, and Nationalism
Many young Indonesians are expressing their nationalism through art.
Indonesia: Some groups want to ban ‘2012’ movie
Several regional branches of the Indonesian Ulema Council want to ban the movie ‘2012’ claiming the film's content is “unsuitable to be viewed by Muslims because only Allah knew when the world would end, not heathens like the Mayans.”
Australia: Asylum Seekers test tough but humane approach
There has been a spike in asylum seekers coming to Australia by boat following the increasing violence in Afghanistan and the defeat of the Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka. The Australian government has been heavily criticised for both its handling of the Oceanic Viking incident and refugee policy in general.
Timor Sea Drilling Spill
Return to Rai Ketak appeals to media, bloggers and government officials of Indonesia and East Timor to monitor and discuss the Timor Sea Drilling Spill.
Indonesia: Criminalizing the graft fighters
Indonesian netizens are calling for the release of two officials of an anti-graft body who were arrested for allegedly abusing their powers and accepting bribes. For many Indonesians, the two men represent the nation's fight against corruption.
Indonesia: Obama “snub” no reason to be disappointed
Indonesia Anonymus insists that the exclusion of Indonesia in US President Barack Obama's Asian Tour is not enough reason to feel disappointed.
Indonesia: Politicians caught sleeping on the job
The Jakarta Post uploaded a picture of new members of the Regional Representatives Council who are caught sleeping while attending a session. This elicited strong reactions in Indonesia.
