The persistent problem of lack of protection for Indonesian domestic workers in Malaysia has led to a policy to turn undocumented workers to documented ones through a “calibration program”. Latest updates showed the popularity of…
The Jokowi administration has put its planned new capital city up for sale with massive incentives for investors, including tax holidays and the right to build for 160 years. Whenever President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo asks…
The cold night winds do not dissuade the residents of Wadas village, Purworejo, Central Java, from making their way to the musala (prayer room). Hundreds of men and boys fill the room to hold a…
In pursuit of improved economy and labor welfare, a significant number of Indonesians seek employment in Malaysia as domestic workers. But loopholes in regulations have made them vulnerable to exploitation…
The path to politics is far from smooth for Indonesian women. Even before starting their campaigns, they must balance work and family life while facing strict cultural expectations and political…
