Ikhwan Hastanto
Penulis lepas, bermukim di Yogyakarta.
Nine Female Cyclists in Indonesia’s Banda Aceh Were Tracked Down by Police For Wearing ‘Sexy’ Clothes
The incident has dragged the province's controversial Sharia-based dress code back into the spotlight. As for the riders' offending garb? Long-sleeved shirts and dark slacks.
Indonesia's House of Representatives Dropped an Anti-Sexual Violence Bill
The proposed law, a deputy commissioner said, was "too difficult to discuss."
Why Do Indonesians Keep Taking Back the Bodies of COVID-19 Patients by Force?
It has to do with cultural expectations, for one thing, and stigma, for another, but some say the government could also stand to be a little more flexible.
Fearing a Post-COVID Baby Boom, Indonesia Is Making a Lot of Noise About Contraception. Literally.
Amid a substantial drop in the use of birth control since the onset of the pandemic, Indonesian authorities are taking to the streets to remind people to use contraceptives.
Why Are So Many Suspected Indonesian Terrorists Moonlighting As Meatball Soup Hawkers?
The beloved street food bakso is a hit with young and old alike—and, as it turns out, with suspected extremists looking to lay low.
These Lavish Virtual Weddings Are So 2020
Indonesian couples are getting the wedding of their dreams during the pandemic inside green screen studios.
Indonesian YouTuber Blasted For Pranking Trans Women With Garbage Disguised As Aid
Transphobic crimes are common in Indonesia. This time, netizens stood up for the trans community.
Thousands of Indonesia’s Zoo Animals Face Starvation Amid Pandemic
Most of the country’s zoos can only afford to feed their animals until mid-May. A government official even said that as a last resort, they might allow zoos to feed herbivores to carnivores, as long as they are not rare or endangered species.
Bread Art Is Indonesia’s Most Viral Quarantine Activity
This is what happens when you’re stuck at home with way too much time to kill.
Indonesian Woman Dies After Starving For Days During Coronavirus Pandemic
Some Indonesians are going hungry because the ongoing pandemic has cost them their jobs.
A District in Indonesia Is Locking Quarantine Violators in ‘Haunted Houses’
Considering how superstitious Indonesians are, this tactic is likely to deter travelers from leaving their homes.
Indonesians Are Abandoning Their Cats Because Of Coronavirus Fears
Some are forced by their parents, while others do it voluntarily.