Ikhwan Hastanto
Penulis lepas, bermukim di Yogyakarta.
Komodo Dragon Attacks Worker at ‘Jurassic Park’ Resort
The multi-million dollar development has drawn outrage from conservationists. The lizards don’t seem to like it either.
Indonesia Burned Hundreds of Sex Toys Amid Spiking Demand
Sex toys are illegal in Indonesia, but the online orders are rolling in.
Indonesian Police Criticized For Putting a Trans Woman in a Men’s Cell
Rights activists have accused the police of cruelty for detaining Millen Cyrus, an Instagram influencer, in a men’s facility.
Indonesian Security Forces Vow to Purge LGBT People From Their Ranks
Top brass say gay soldiers won't be able to serve the country properly.
Millions of People Watched an Indonesian Journalist Interview an Empty Chair
The mock sit-down was meant to be with the health minister, who has come under fire for his handling of the pandemic.
These Simple Innovations Could Be Game Changers for the Environment
Climate Change is real, so young innovators are taking matters into their own hands to protect their future.
COVID Appears to Be Pushing Couples in Indonesia to Divorce
Several districts in Indonesia reported higher-than-usual filings for divorce since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
A YouTuber Went Viral Just for Staring at his Screen for Two Hours
It appears to be part of a trend that's catching on in Indonesia.
People Can’t Believe How Much This Sea Creature in Indonesia Looks Like a Giant Cockroach
The newly-discovered species of crustacean can grow up to a foot long.
Indonesian Cops Jailed Over Acid Attack on Graft Investigator After Widely Panned Three-Year Probe
The officers who carried out the attack were given light sentences due to their claim that they didn't mean to leave the investigator blind in one eye.
Indonesian Family Forces 12-Year-Old Girl to Marry 45-Year-Old Man to ‘Repay a Favor’
Despite the government banning them, child marriages are still common in Indonesia, much to the detriment of the girls pressed into them.
Frenchman Found Dead in Jail Cell After Allegedly Molesting As Many As 300 Indonesian Minors
The scale of the alleged abuse is a grim reminder of Indonesia's apparent inability to protect its children against sexual predators.